Restless (New Order song)

"Restless"
Single by New Order
from the album Music Complete
ReleasedJuly 28, 2015 (2015-07-28)(digital download)[1][2]
Recorded2014–2015
GenreElectronic rock[3]
Length
  • 4:32 (single version)
  • 5:28 (album version)
  • 8:14 (12" extended mix)
LabelMute
Songwriter(s)New Order
Producer(s)New Order
New Order singles chronology
"Guilt Is a Useless Emotion"
(2006)
"Restless"
(2015)
"Plastic"
(2015)

"Restless" is the thirty-second single by English rock band New Order, released on 28 July 2015 to promote their tenth album, Music Complete. This is the first single, as well as new material, New Order has released in a decade since 2005's single, "Waiting for the Sirens' Call", as well as the first single featuring Tom Chapman replacing former bassist and founding member Peter Hook. The song's concept revolves around greed and consumption.

The song has received generally favourable reviews. The overall composition, as well as its catchy tune and lyrics were praised.

  1. ^ Payne, Chris (28 July 2015). "New Order Shares 'Restless,' New Single From 2015 Album Music Complete - Billboard". www.billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  2. ^ Kreps, Daniel (28 July 2015). "Hear New Order's Triumphant New Song 'Restless' - Rolling Stone". www.rollingstone.com. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  3. ^ Unterberger, Andrew (28 July 2015). "New Order Share Lead Single 'Restless' From Upcoming Album". Spin. Retrieved 28 November 2015.