The Perfect Kiss

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"The Perfect Kiss" is a 1985 synth-pop and post-punk track by English band New Order, known for its extended 12" version, innovative production, and iconic Jonathan Demme–directed music video.

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The Perfect Kiss canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
albumBy New Order
artist New Order
associatedAct New Order live performances
catalogNumber FAC 123
chartPerformance reached UK Singles Chart
chronologyPosition follows the single Thieves Like Us
precedes the single Sub-culture
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
featuresInstrument bass guitar
electronic drums
sampler
sequencers
synthesizers
format 12-inch single
genre post-punk
synth-pop
hasBSide Perfect Pit
The Kiss of Death
linked to: Kiss of Death
hasLiveVersion performed in New Order concerts
hasVersion album version
edit version
extended 12-inch version
includedInAlbum Low-Life
language English
length about 4:48 (album version)
about 8:46 (12-inch version)
lyricalTheme emotional tension and intimacy
musicVideoDirector Jonathan Demme
musicVideoFormat studio performance video
musicVideoNotability noted for its minimalist, documentary-style approach
notableFor extended 12-inch structure
iconic Jonathan Demme–directed music video
innovative production techniques
performer New Order
performingBandNationality English
producer New Order
Stephen Hague
publisher Factory Records
recordedIn 1984
recordLabel Factory Records
releaseDate 1985-05-13
releaseYear 1985
songwriter Bernard Sumner
Gillian Gilbert
Peter Hook
Stephen Morris

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New Order notableSong The Perfect Kiss
Substance 1987 includesTrack The Perfect Kiss
Low-Life hasPart The Perfect Kiss
Low-Life hasSingle The Perfect Kiss