- State of the Nation
Infobox Single
Name = State of the Nation
Artist =New Order
from Album =
Released =September 1986
Format = 7", 12"
Recorded = 1986
Genre = Dance
Length = 6:32 (12"), 3:27 (7")
Label = Factory - FAC 153
Producer =New Order
Reviews =
Last single = "Shellshock"
(1986)
This single = "State of the Nation"
(1986)
Next single = "Bizarre Love Triangle "
(1986)"State of the Nation" is a
1986 single byNew Order .Releases
The 12" version of the song is almost twice as long as the 7" version, and includes an additional verse.
The
B-side was an alternatearrangement entitled "Shame of the Nation", which included, among other elements, backing vocals. This was written and produced with John Robie, marking the group's third collaboration with him.Though not included on most standard releases of the concurrently-released studio album "Brotherhood", the 12" version of the song was included as a
bonus track on some versions.The 12" version and "Shame of the Nation" were collected on the "Substance" compilation. The 7" version was collected on the "Singles" compilation. The 7" version of "Shame of the Nation" can only be found on the original 7" vinyl release.
Track listing
UK 7" - FAC 153
#"State of the Nation" (3:27)
#"Shame of the Nation" (3:32)UK 12" - FAC 153
#"State of the Nation" (6:32)
#"Shame of the Nation" (7:54)Chart positions
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