​The Story Behind The Song: New Order’s pioneering ‘Temptation’

“Few songs capture the essence of New Order like their groove-laden and joyous single ‘Temptation’. Written in the wake of Ian Curtis’ tragic death, this 1982 offering stands in stark contrast to the sepia-tinged tones of their previous singles ‘In A Lonely Place’ and ‘Ceremony’, both of which carry the imprint of that dark period. ... ‘Temptation’ wouldn’t have existed without two important influences: Martin Hannett and New York club culture. Hannett had shown New Order how to use studio technology,  allowing them to craft their increasingly synth-dominated songs without the need for a producer. This new knowledge coincided with a trip to America in 1981, during which the band were introduced to the synthetic beats of Italian disco pioneers like Giorgio Moroder. ...”

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