Love Triangle" has been critically acclaimed since its release. In a 30th anniversary retrospective citing the song as one of the greatest of all time, Billboard described it as a "synth-pop masterpiece" and "an incandescent jewel of mid-'80s computer love." NME praised the song as New Order's "finest pop moment" and credited its simplicity in comparison to previous singles such as "Blue Monday". In 2004, the song was ranked No. 204 in Rolling Stones list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time." In 2013, Stereogum ranked the song No. 2 on their list of the 10 greatest New Order songs, and in 2021, The Guardian ranked the song No. 7 on their list of the 30 greatest New Order songs. Track listings Initial pressings (matrix FAC-26-A) were the UK 7-inch mix; later pressings (matrix FAC-26-A2) were the Canadian 7-inch mix US editions mis-credit "Bizarre Dub Triangle" as "I Don't Care", reputedly due to a record company person contacting New Order's Manager Rob Gretton to ask what to name the mix as, Gretton is claimed to have said "I don't care" Personnel Bernard Sumner – lead and backing vocals, synthesizers and programming Peter Hook – bass, electronic percussion, programming Stephen Morris – drums, synthesizers and programming Gillian Gilbert – synthesizers and programming Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Cover versions and remixes Australian band Frente! released an acoustic cover version of the song in 1994, re-imagining it as a folk ballad. Issued as part of the Lonely EP in their home country, the cover peaked at No. 7 on the ARIA Singles Chart and became a hit overseas, reaching No. 49 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 53 in Canada, and No. 76 in the United Kingdom. In Australia it came in at No. 63 on the 1994 year-end chart and was certified gold for shipments of over 35,000. The song was also remixed in 2005 by the Crystal Method (for their album Community Service II) and by Richard X (for the New Order single "Waiting for the Sirens' Call"). References 1986 singles 1986 songs 1994 singles Factory Records singles New Order (band) songs Qwest Records singles Songs written by Bernard Sumner Songs written by Peter Hook Songs written by Stephen Morris (musician) Songs written by Gillian Gilbert