Essential album, very haunting and dark sound, Curtis vocals are very unique and the drums of Stephen Morris help to create this heavy and dense atmosphere so well.
I bought this album in 1993, without having heard one song by the band. The album cover intrigued me, and somehow, I sensed that I should give it a listen. "Unknown Pleasures" changed my life, including the way I listen to music, and, in some ways, how I think about life itself. Their music is very strong drink though. I love it, but I can't listen to it all the time. *Masterpiece* music, but *not* everyday listening, for me!
Awesome start on the post-punk genre. For more bands that are part of this genre. Public image Ltd - Death Disco Gang of Four - Damaged Goods Magazine - Shot by both sides The Pop Group - Snowgirl Pere ubu - Non-Alignment Pact Cabaret Voltaire - Nag Nag Nag Nick cave&bad seeds - From her to eternity (a must react)
@@rhill49849 Radiohead version is almost as bad as their version of Shot By Both Sides by Magazine... I don't get how they did it so weak, they're amazing
The production on this album is so strange, first time I heard it I thought there was something wrong with the pressing. I think the band thought the same way and needed convincing. Ian’s lyrics and vocals are so compelling. this album came as a revelation to me, it seemed like a new way to approach rock songs, of course a thousand sound alike s followed.
I love Joy Division, but I, too, was not a fan of Martin Hannetts stark production on the 3 Joy Division albums, I think they would have had a much bigger audience with a richer fuller (dare I say it) New Order like sound. That being said I got to love their music anyway.
@Hartlor Tayley too right especially in the UK the reviews were amazing, coupled with lots of moody black and white shots of the band in derelict parts of Manchester but they never got much radio play and I think a lot of that is down to radio stations for FM and AM had to compress the sound and if you coupled Hannetts stark hollow production and the add compression it would sound terrible on the radio.
@@simply_psi the only radio that played Joy Division in the US were these low watt college stations that were low- fi by nature so it didn’t sound particularly odd compared to the other DIY artsy garage singles in their playlist. I ended up loving all their albums but it’s production is still a head scratcher
For me Ian Curtis and Jason Molina are the two artists who signposted their own end most clearly (Nick Drake, Kurt Cobain, Elliott Smith and Vic Chesnutt could all be thrown into the conversation too). Heartbreakingly sad and honest music.
Certainly not about war.. there is enough suffering from life, love and loss and a car with closed up windows in an everyday street. The brutality of everyday life which some feel all too well. There must be an end to that - but, where and what will that end be?
George Carlin Drugs Birth Control Grass Swept The Neighborhood Toledo Window Box High on the Plane, Breakfast Wine and Who's Boss The Hair Piece I Used To Be Irish Catholic The Confessional Special Dispensation - Heaven, Hell, Purgatory And Limbo Heavy Mysteries Religious Lift God Hello-Goodbye Love And Regards Groups and Charities Losing Things You're Lost
This and Shadowplay are the 2 tracks on this album that don't quite do it for me. Though this one does have a terrific atmosphere... just a bit too musically limited for me.
Joy Division sound like they recorded their music in the abyss...you can feel the empty space around them. Hauntingly beautiful🥰
Essential album, very haunting and dark sound, Curtis vocals are very unique and the drums of Stephen Morris help to create this heavy and dense atmosphere so well.
I bought this album in 1993, without having heard one song by the band. The album cover intrigued me, and somehow, I sensed that I should give it a listen. "Unknown Pleasures" changed my life, including the way I listen to music, and, in some ways, how I think about life itself. Their music is very strong drink though. I love it, but I can't listen to it all the time. *Masterpiece* music, but *not* everyday listening, for me!
Awesome start on the post-punk genre. For more bands that are part of this genre.
Public image Ltd - Death Disco
Gang of Four - Damaged Goods
Magazine - Shot by both sides
The Pop Group - Snowgirl
Pere ubu - Non-Alignment Pact
Cabaret Voltaire - Nag Nag Nag
Nick cave&bad seeds - From her to eternity (a must react)
The Smiths
"Ceremony" is worth a look. It was also covered by a lot of bands/people
Radiohead did a great impromptu cover of Ceremony. It's on RUclips if you haven't seen it.
@@rhill49849 Radiohead version is almost as bad as their version of Shot By Both Sides by Magazine... I don't get how they did it so weak, they're amazing
I'm loving the way you really dig down into what makes Unknown Pleasures such a legendary album. Beautiful review/analysis👍
Many people struggle with this album but when it hooks its there as a classic for the rest of you life
I saw them in 78 as backup for the Buzzcocks and Pete Shelley proclaimed they were the greatest band ever :)
Highly recommend seeing Peter Hook and the Light live!!!
Man, you have exposed me to so much new music via this channel. Unique sound, borderline brutal, great vocalist. Ominous vibe. What's not to like?
Great band! My favorite is Love Will Tear Us Apart. This one does have that grinding bass.
I listened to that one at Andy and Alex's RUclips channel and it did nothing for me...
@@daveking9393 Hi! Guess this one became an ear worm back in the day. Someone I knew played it endlessly. Have a good one:)
I love this album. Joy Division time was way too short, but did give birth to 4 excellent New Order albums.
Brilliant music from Manchester England
The production on this album is so strange, first time I heard it I thought there was something wrong with the pressing. I think the band thought the same way and needed convincing. Ian’s lyrics and vocals are so compelling. this album came as a revelation to me, it seemed like a new way to approach rock songs, of course a thousand sound alike s followed.
I love Joy Division, but I, too, was not a fan of Martin Hannetts stark production on the 3 Joy Division albums, I think they would have had a much bigger audience with a richer fuller (dare I say it) New Order like sound. That being said I got to love their music anyway.
@@simply_psi I think music critics liked the sound and thought it was hip, who am I to say it’s a brilliant album.
@Hartlor Tayley too right especially in the UK the reviews were amazing, coupled with lots of moody black and white shots of the band in derelict parts of Manchester but they never got much radio play and I think a lot of that is down to radio stations for FM and AM had to compress the sound and if you coupled Hannetts stark hollow production and the add compression it would sound terrible on the radio.
@@simply_psi the only radio that played Joy Division in the US were these low watt college stations that were low- fi by nature so it didn’t sound particularly odd compared to the other DIY artsy garage singles in their playlist. I ended up loving all their albums but it’s production is still a head scratcher
Great song from a great album. Would definitely recommend checking out New Dawn Fades from the same album.
Hi Daniel! Thank you for JD! I just rewatched you ITAOTS reaction, I was wondering if you'd be up for more? Anyway, great as always.
Hi Daniel! I love Joy Division. Ian's voice is so powerful, and their music is mesmerizing. If you get a chance, watch the biopic Control.
great to see youngsters like yourself being interested in Joy Division!!!!
Ian Curtis was influenced by Jim Morrison, explains the Doors vocal vibe to some of their songs.
'Day of the Lords' is my fav from this LP. Looking forwards to your reaction to their epic last LP 'Closer'.
For me Ian Curtis and Jason Molina are the two artists who signposted their own end most clearly (Nick Drake, Kurt Cobain, Elliott Smith and Vic Chesnutt could all be thrown into the conversation too).
Heartbreakingly sad and honest music.
Waiting for that Pink Moon album, beautiful poetry there
you should watch the movie control 2007 about the short life of Ian Curtis its actually on you tube
Such a great film. Captured, what I imagine, the darkness that surrounded Ian.
i said to myself "sounds like the doors" about 2 seconds before you said " a bit of the doors" ... lol
Next stop: Pere Ubu
Epic!
Certainly not about war.. there is enough suffering from life, love and loss and a car with closed up windows in an everyday street. The brutality of everyday life which some feel all too well. There must be an end to that - but, where and what will that end be?
I thik Depache Mode took a lot from this voice and singing too
Can you react to butcher by killing joke?
Is so good band.
George Carlin
Drugs
Birth Control
Grass Swept The Neighborhood
Toledo Window Box
High on the Plane,
Breakfast Wine and Who's Boss
The Hair Piece
I Used To Be Irish Catholic
The Confessional
Special Dispensation - Heaven, Hell, Purgatory And Limbo
Heavy Mysteries
Religious Lift
God
Hello-Goodbye
Love And Regards
Groups and Charities
Losing Things
You're Lost
Yes Doors i agre but I always thought the bass player was very poor.
Doom laden.
Well I certainly like this better than the first song I heard by this group (love will tear us apart), it still doesn't do a heck of a lot for me...
This and Shadowplay are the 2 tracks on this album that don't quite do it for me. Though this one does have a terrific atmosphere... just a bit too musically limited for me.
Love if you could react without crap interpretation.
Love if you could spell. Or at least proof-read.
Cut him some slack. He literally just turned 18. If you don't like his interpretation then just stop watching instead of leaving negativity.
@@sagnyc Thanks! I will be more careful in the future.
@@ijustneedmyself I like his own reaction and would like to hear more of them instead of Genius. In a very positive way.
@@glenngastonjonsson7954 Understood. Apologies for misunderstanding and thank you for not responding defensively.