STATE OF THE NATION

"'State of the Nation'" is a 1986 single by New Order. The track continues the style of prior singles "Sub-culture" and "Shellshock".

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Releases

Track listing

12" - FAC 153

7" - FAC 153

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 alternate arrangement 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

12" - FAC 153

#"State of the Nation" (6:32)
#"Shame of the Nation" (7:54)

7" - FAC 153

#"State of the Nation" (3:27)
#"Shame of the Nation" (3:32)