I've been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand
This week I will be delving into the Joy Division catalog.
Wednesday marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of the band -- arguably the most important of Britain's post-punk era.
Curtis' death halted the band after only a pair of studio albums. The three remaining members -- Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris -- continued as New Order.
Today I have been listening to Joy Division's 1979 debut, "Unknown Pleasures."
The album's bass-led melodies, spiraling guitar parts and mechanical-sounding drums are echoed in bushels of current bands -- Bloc Party, Interpol, The Killers and Death from Above 1979 just to name a few.
Mick Middles in "Sounds" wrote that "it is a very rare sight to see four individuals working harmoniously together in search of one unique sound. Any band finding themselves in this position are very lucky indeed. They can achieve almost anything (musically) that they wish."
Wednesday marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of the band -- arguably the most important of Britain's post-punk era.
Curtis' death halted the band after only a pair of studio albums. The three remaining members -- Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris -- continued as New Order.
Today I have been listening to Joy Division's 1979 debut, "Unknown Pleasures."
The album's bass-led melodies, spiraling guitar parts and mechanical-sounding drums are echoed in bushels of current bands -- Bloc Party, Interpol, The Killers and Death from Above 1979 just to name a few.
Mick Middles in "Sounds" wrote that "it is a very rare sight to see four individuals working harmoniously together in search of one unique sound. Any band finding themselves in this position are very lucky indeed. They can achieve almost anything (musically) that they wish."
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