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Title: Joy Division
Post by: LudwigVan on October 25, 2009, 06:29:29 PM
Anyone ever get into this "legendary" band?  They released some great music before Ian Curtis hung himself. 
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: PixelDream on October 25, 2009, 07:13:22 PM
Never totally got into them, but my girlfriend really likes them. Their style is very distinctive.

If you like Joy Division, make sure you watch the movie 'Control' by Anton Corbijn.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Quadrochosis on October 25, 2009, 07:57:17 PM
Never got into them, what kind of music is it? Where should I start?
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: LudwigVan on October 26, 2009, 10:51:51 AM
They've only got 2 albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer.   I'd start with Unknown Pleasures.  Their biggest 'hit' is Love Will Tear Us Apart.   

The Post-rock movement owes big time to Joy Division. 
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: hefdaddy42 on October 26, 2009, 11:04:53 AM
Wow, haven't seen this name (or listened to this band) in a long, long time.  Good stuff.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: bosk1 on October 26, 2009, 11:06:37 AM
Wow, haven't seen this name (or listened to this band) in a long, long time.  Good stuff.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: TAC on October 27, 2009, 06:49:31 AM
I heard the NHL was realigning:

The Adams Division: Bruins, Sabres, Maple leafs,
The Patrick Division: Caps, Rangers, Devils
The Norris Division: Canadians, Blackhawks, Red Wings
The Smythe Division: Kinds, Canucks, Sharks, Ducks

..and..

THE JOY DIVISION: contains one team..the NEW YORK ISLANDERS!!

 :P
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Fluffy Lothario on October 27, 2009, 06:53:16 AM
I quite like New Order, so I've been interested in checking them out.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: LudwigVan on October 27, 2009, 06:55:06 AM
I heard the NHL was realigning:

The Adams Division: Bruins, Sabres, Maple leafs,
The Patrick Division: Caps, Rangers, Devils
The Norris Division: Canadians, Blackhawks, Red Wings
The Smythe Division: Kinds, Canucks, Sharks, Ducks

..and..

THE JOY DIVISION: contains one team..the NEW YORK ISLANDERS!!

 :P

That would be the MISERY DIVISION

I quite like New Order, so I've been interested in checking them out.

Fluffy, definitely check these guys out.  Better than New Order imo. 
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Fluffy Lothario on October 27, 2009, 06:59:16 AM
Yeah, so I keep hearing.  :lol
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: bosk1 on October 27, 2009, 08:44:19 AM
A high school friend of mine was REALLY into them, so I listened on occasion.  He wrote a book while we were in college, which I contributed some editing, plot ideas, and artwork to.  Each chapter was named after a New Order song, and the book itself was titled Closer.  Yeah, some definite NO/JD homage going on.  :)
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Ravenheart on April 22, 2011, 03:19:19 PM
BUMP

Amazing band. Ian Curtis was a a tragic genius. RIP  :sadpanda:

More people need to recognize this band; they were seriously awesome and made some profound poetry before their end. New Order is really good, too.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: SPNKr on April 22, 2011, 07:07:07 PM
Unknown Pleasures. Nothing else by them pleasures me as much.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: OskarSluring on April 23, 2011, 08:33:54 AM
I haven't really listen to them, but i did see "Control"(biographical film about Ian Curtis' life), which was really good,
even for non-fans of the band. I should probably buy their albums, since i liked what music of thiers that was played.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Ravenheart on July 09, 2011, 03:58:01 AM
Bumping this because Joy Division are amazing and this board needs to discover their amazingness.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: SPNKr on July 09, 2011, 04:01:06 AM
IIRC Portrucci also really digs Unknown Pleasures. Looks like this is the second time you've bumped this thread, Ravenheart.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Ravenheart on July 09, 2011, 04:03:37 AM
Yes, but this'll be the one that does it. It's gonna be BIG! It's gonna be REALLY REALLY BIG!
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Iarwain on July 09, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
They are one of those bands I don't listen very often but that I really like.

Closer and Unknown Pleasures are two of my favorite albums.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Ravenheart on July 09, 2011, 11:55:11 AM
All of their b-sides are fantastic and worth tracking down. I recommend them.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: The King in Crimson on July 09, 2011, 12:00:04 PM
Hm, considering the amount of praise this band gets, I should prolly give them a listen.

Tell me, how many breakdowns do they do, on average? Keyboard solo's? Mellotrons? 9+ minute songs? :neverusethis:
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Ravenheart on July 09, 2011, 12:01:51 PM
Hm, considering the amount of praise this band gets, I should prolly give them a listen.

Tell me, how many breakdowns do they do, on average? Keyboard solo's? Mellotrons? 9+ minute songs? :neverusethis:
My favorite Joy Division song is Octavarium of the Odyssey. It's a 60-minute epic that has all of these qualities, plus a 10-minute banjo solo interlude.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: OskarSluring on July 09, 2011, 01:41:56 PM
10-minute banjo solo interlude.
I need to check out this band :P
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: kári on July 09, 2011, 02:53:12 PM
LOVE
LOVE WILL TEAR US APART
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: SPNKr on July 10, 2011, 06:11:51 AM
Hey remind me to listen to Joy Division this week. I'm up for upgrading my current copies of Unknown Pleasures and 'Closer'.

How is the last album pronounced? Clozer or as in "dose" or "close to home"?
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: showdonttell on July 10, 2011, 12:26:40 PM
I keep hearing about Joy Division and how good they are, and they keep popping up in my suggestions on Last.fm, yet I haven't heard a single song by them! Maybe it's 'bout time I check 'em out!
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: kári on July 10, 2011, 12:27:33 PM
I keep hearing about Joy Division and how good they are, and they keep popping up in my suggestions on Last.fm, yet I haven't heard a single song by them! Maybe it's 'bout time I check 'em out!
Sure you have.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: SPNKr on July 12, 2011, 05:11:53 PM
Guys I'm just getting through Unknown Pleasures and am about to chain it to 'Closer'. This shit's so good to hear all over again!
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Ravenheart on July 12, 2011, 05:14:11 PM
SPNKr, have you heard any of their b-sides, like anything from Still or Substance? They're both filled to the brim with fantastic songs.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: SPNKr on July 12, 2011, 05:18:41 PM
Umm no. But I "do" have the internet right here ;)
I'll be back my joy divisionaries.
Title: Re: Joy Division
Post by: Ravenheart on July 12, 2011, 05:19:51 PM
Well, you should listen to them. When their forces combine, they have the majority of their b-sides, which are all essential.