Technique (album)

Not to be confused with Techniques (album).

Technique
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Studio album by
New Order
Released30 January 1989 (1989-01-30)
Recorded1988
Studio
Genre
Length39:32
LabelFactory
ProducerNew Order
New Order chronology
Substance
(1987) 		Technique
(1989) 		Republic
(1993)
Singles from Technique
  1. "Fine Time"
    Released: 28 November 1988
  2. "Round and Round"
    Released: 27 February 1989
  3. "Run 2"
    Released: 28 August 1989

Technique is the fifth studio album by English rock band New Order. Released on 30 January 1989 by Factory Records, the album was partly recorded on the island of Ibiza, and incorporates Balearic beat and acid house influences into the group's dance-rock sound. The album was influenced by the then growing acid scene, and Sumner's experiences at Shoom in London.[5]

Technique was the first New Order album to reach number one on the UK charts, and "Fine Time", the first single from the album, reached number 11. Remixed versions of "Round & Round" and "Run" were also released as singles.

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  5. ^ Hook 2009, sec. "1988".