There is no other band that unites both “spotty students and football hooligans” (Bernard), as well as housewives and rock stars, the art set and the mainstream, indie-lovers and dance nutters.

No other band that can wring such emotion from machines, or make guitars sound so fresh. No one else is so spiky, so startling, innovative and inspirational; no one else makes pop music for clever people that hits the heart as well as the head.

In 2005, when ever other up-and-coming band cites Joy Division and New Order as inspirations, it’s fantastic to have the real deal back and on such blistering form.