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Closer [remastered With Bonus Disc]

Closer [remastered With Bonus Disc]

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  • Released Date: 17 Sep 2007

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, JOY DIVISION's "Closer," the album that captured the essence of post-punk melancholy like no other.

From the haunting vocals of Ian Curtis to the hypnotic rhythms of the band, "Closer" takes you on a journey through dark, introspective landscapes.

Tracks like "Atmosphere" and "Isolation" showcase Curtis's raw emotion and deep introspection, while "Heart and Soul" and "Decades" delve into a more experimental sound that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in music.

The production on this album is top-notch, with each instrument blending seamlessly to create a rich tapestry of sound that envelops the listener in a shroud of gloom and beauty.

In true JOY DIVISION fashion, "Closer" is not an easy listen. It's challenging, it's complex, and it's utterly captivating.

So, if you're looking for an album that will transport you to a world of dark beauty and haunting melodies, look no further than "Closer." JOY DIVISION may not be with us anymore, but their music lives on, haunting us in the best possible way.

Track Listing

Disc: 2
1. Dead Souls
2. Glass
3. A Means to an End
4. Twenty Four Hours
5. Passover
6. Insight
7. Colony
8. These Days
9. Love Will Tear Us Apart
10. Isolation
11. The Eternal
12. Digital


Disc: 1
1. Atrocity Exhibition
2. Isolation
3. Passover
4. Colony
5. A Means to an End
6. Heart and Soul
7. Twenty Four Hours
8. The Eternal
9. Decades

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About the artist

Joy Division

If Ian Curtis was the tortured poet of the post-punk scene, Joy Division was the brooding soundtrack to his darkest thoughts. Emerging from the gritty streets of Manchester in the late 1970s, the band quickly became a symbol of the city's industrial decay and post-industrial angst. Their debut album, "Unknown Pleasures," is a haunting masterpiece that captures the band's raw energy and existential dread. Tracks like "Disorder" and "She's Lost Control" are urgent and unsettling, with Curtis' haunting baritone cutting through the noise like a knife. But it was on their sophomore effort, "Closer," where Joy Division truly found their voice. The album is a haunting meditation on mortality and alienation, with tracks like "Heart and Soul" and "Twenty Four Hours" showcasing the band's ability to create atmosphere and tension. Sadly, Curtis' struggles with mental health and epilepsy would ultimately lead to his tragic suicide in 1980, just months before the release of "Closer." But his legacy lives on in the music of Joy Division, a band that continues to inspire and captivate listeners to this day. With their dark, brooding sound and enigmatic frontman, Joy Division remains one of the most influential bands in the history of post-punk. Their music is a testament to the power of raw emotion and unfiltered artistry, a reminder that sometimes the most powerful music comes from the deepest anguish.

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