On This Day: May 2, 1983 - New Order Releases Power Corruption and Lies

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On This Day: May 2, 1983 - New Order Releases Power Corruption and Lies.

On May 2, 1983, New Order released their second studio album Power Corruption and Lies. Moving further away from their Joy Division roots, the album marked a bold step into electronic and synth driven territory that would help shape the sound of 80s alternative music.

The album reached number four on the UK charts and is widely considered one of the most influential records of the decade. With tracks like Age of Consent and Your Silent Face, New Order blended post punk mood with dance floor...
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