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Joy Division

Unknown Pleasures [ Vinyl / 12" Album ]

Unknown Pleasures

SKU: V69000 Barcode: 0825646183906
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 29 Jun 2015

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Unknown Pleasures is the seminal debut album from post-punk pioneers Joy Division, and let me tell ya, this bad boy is an absolute joy to listen to. Or should I say, an unknown joy to listen to?

From the haunting opening track "Disorder" to the hypnotic closer "I Remember Nothing," Unknown Pleasures takes you on a dark and brooding journey through the minds of these Manchester lads. Ian Curtis's haunting vocals, Bernard Sumner's atmospheric guitar work, Peter Hook's pulsating basslines, and Stephen Morris's impeccable drumming all come together to create a sound that is both eerie and entrancing.

Tracks like "Shadowplay" and "She's Lost Control" showcase the band's ability to mix bleakness with beauty, while songs like "New Dawn Fades" and "Insight" take you on a sonic rollercoaster ride of emotions. It's like going to a haunted house, but instead of ghosts jumping out at you, it's Joy Division's killer tunes.

But let's not forget the iconic cover art, a visual representation of the album's dark and mysterious vibe. It's like staring into the void, but in a cool, artsy way. Unknown Pleasures is a must-listen for any music lover, whether you're a die-hard Joy Division fan or just looking to expand your musical horizons. So, put on your black turtleneck, light some incense, and dive headfirst into this post-punk masterpiece. You won't regret it, mate.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Disorder
2. Day of the Lords
3. Candidate
4. Insight
5. New Dawn Fades
6. She's Lost Control
7. Shadowplay
8. Wilderness
9. Interzone
10. I Remember Nothing

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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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