A few people have been a bit rude, if funny too, about the lovely Barney, so here goes: 1 He was in Joy Division. Too dark for many, myself included most of the time, but anyone who appeared on the likes of "Atmosphere" and "Love Will Tear Us Apart" is doing something right. 2 That Voice. Not to everyone's taste it seems, but if you want technically good vocals try Simply Red. I prefer a bit of emotion, in the same way that the slower version of "Seeing Other People" is great because of and not in spite of the slightly off vocals. 3 Technique. Best album of the eighties. I know I'm the only person alive who thinks this, but bloody sod yer. 4 True Faith. "I feel so extraordinary" is the most uplifting line in a song ever. Great video too. 5 Electronic. The album that started it all for me. I quite liked music up to this point, but this started the obsessiveness. Some of it hasn't dated well, but anyone who doesn't like "Get The Message" doesn't like music. 6 World In Motion. Saying it's the best footy record ever is like saying Hale is funnier than Pace I know, but it is. 7 His guitar. Tragically underused in New Order, but when it is the results are fantastic. See "Regret" or "Love vigilantes". 8 Thieves Like Us 9 Bizarre Love Triangle 10 I'll get me coat too. Ronan ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister@majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing, list rules, FAQs, . please see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . *** B&S new LP worldwide release 7th September, tour news etc. at *** . *** http://www.majordomo.net/sinister/news.html *** . Nee, nee mun etc. -----------------------------------------------------------------------