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Joy Division - 'Unknown Pleasures'

added 02 July 2009 at 14.54

Thirty years later, the influence of Joy Division's debut album still can be heard in new bands. Editors, White Lies, Interpol... they wouldn't have existed without these ten songs recorded in a small studio in Stockport. The opening track 'Disorder' sets the tone: dislocated drums, urban decay and the low baritone of the late Ian Curtis. There's also the stunning 'Shadowplay', the emotional 'New Dawn Fades' and the harrowing 'She's Lost Control', all dressed in one of the most stylish and enigmatic covers ever.
Top tune: 'She's Lost Control'

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1. Sheer class, music took on a different meaning when this album came out.

   Posted by Paul Howard on 09/07/2009 23:32:48 | report abuse

2. i dont think i have to let a comment for ian's debut

   Posted by DELINTZIS on 07/07/2009 11:58:33 | report abuse

3. Possibly the most important British record evr made.

   Posted by pete mitchell on 03/07/2009 14:50:55 | report abuse