"Lost Sirens" is the ninth studio album by the English rock band New Order, released on 11 January 2013 by Rhino Entertainment. The album features tracks recorded during the sessions for their 2005 album Waiting for the Sirens' Call but were left unreleased at the time. It is the band's final album to feature bassist Peter Hook, who had departed the band in 2007, making this album significant as his last contribution to New Order's music.
Although the album was originally planned for a 2012 release, it faced delays due to copyright issues and internal band conflicts, particularly related to Hook’s departure. Lost Sirens was finally released in January 2013, with the album being made available for streaming on Rolling Stone’s official website ahead of its release.
The album received generally positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 65/100 based on 14 reviews. Critics noted that while Lost Sirens may not have produced any major classics, it still offered solid material that would satisfy long-time fans of the band. Key tracks like "I Told You So," "Sugarcane," and "Hellbent" were highlighted as standout moments on the album. Some critics, like Andy Gill of The Independent, even felt that Lost Sirens surpassed its predecessor, Waiting for the Sirens' Call.
Despite its mixed reception in terms of critical acclaim, the album performed modestly in terms of sales, moving 4,678 copies in its first week in the UK. Lost Sirens stands as an important release in New Order's history, marking the conclusion of their era with Peter Hook and offering a glimpse into their unfinished work from the mid-2000s.
