Unknown Pleasures

con lo famoso que es este disco de mierda y esta portada esperaba muchisimo. una poronga la verdad.

Parti trop tôt rip

like the artwork more than the album

This would have been groundbreaking gothy post-punk even if it had released five years later. By late ‘70s standards, this feels like a miracle, even if it’s not exactly a Feel Good album.

i like it

Better than expected. Would give further listens

Surprised this album is such a big deal. Broadly speaking, I found it really boring.

Very dull.

Excruciating

I'm listening to this on a day when my daughter broke up with her boyfriend, it's foggy and overcast. I have another child home sick and I have a headache. It is perfect music to slash your wrists to. This is a pretty dark and moody album, which has left me feeling non plussed, not for me I think. I'm going to listen to the Wiggles instead.

Incredible album that apparently was produced in a way that made the band sound unrecognisable. I love the blokes involved, I love the album, I love the live stuff.

I feel like a should enjoy this more than I do. I don't dislike it, I don't mind the dark gloomy tone just not something I think is go out of my way to listen too again. 3*

i love this album

Love how this album blends and has such rich bass n vocals a cool ambient listen

DARK & BROODING: the album

7.5/10

Love the music. Vocalist is a little monotonous. Still worth listening to. Like a more pissed off version of The Cure.

NOT MY MOOVE

Très spécifique, je connaissais un peu mais l'univers et très marqué et très présent

Even though they never put their singles on any LPs, I still really like this album and the lore behind it's making... it's the journey of Punk to Goth.

A fledgling band crossed with an unchained producer create something dark and haunting. Lots of echo as if it were recorded in an empty warehouse. Early synths and drum machine abound, joined by Peter Hook's unmistakable staccato upper-octave bass melodies and Bernard Sumner's crude rhythm guitar. Random noises creep in regularly. Ian Curtis sounds like a morose monk chanting and lamenting. Side one is mostly dirges, but it picks up steam briefly on side two with She's Lost Control and Shadowplay. All the components are here for the evolution to New Order - synths and drum machines, Stephen Morris' frantic yet robotically precise drumming, Hook's unique bass style, Sumner's naive guitar work - but it started as something more experimental. While this may sound like old news today, it was completely revolutionary back in 1979 where disco, punk, and rock were still dominating music and it influenced and inspired a slew of goth and alternative music. The singles collection Substance shows more range and is a bit more accessible - there's no Love Will Tear Us Apart here, this is more of a cohesive and unrelenting proclamation of gloom, dread, disaffection, and despair.

Didn't know about the tragic story of the singer. Nonetheless this is a band that I had heard about but never listened to. Overall decent but I think the story of the band gives it more credit than it deserves.

I'm generally a fan of the post punk movement, particularly things that are dark, gothic, industrial, or electronic. It will come as no surprise that I have this record on vinyl in my garage. That said, I came to it in a somewhat unusual way. I had been DJing for several years and like many other folks "Blue Monday" was a staple. Someone who knew of my personal tastes and my background recommended this record to me, along with the other Joy Division albums. This was back in the day when there were record shops and clerks who knew what they were selling... anyhow, it certainly put me in a different direction, one that I enjoyed for decades! I don't know if I would have ever made the connection between Joy Division and New Order if it hadn't been for that clerk.

I enjoyed this a lot

Vibey but ultimately just did not hit for me. Really liked the bass though

Depressing and dark stuff. I dig.

I liked it, but nothing really made it stand out from other New Wave artists.

If I had just heard this album I’d maintain that Joy Division is one of the great 80s bands. But I heard that other album. So at least they had one album that was iconic

I can’t decide if it’s a 2 or a 4 so I’m just sticking it in the middle. I think I ultimately just like the one Joy Division song that’s not on this album but didn’t hate this

Unenjoyable displeasures

Joy Division was certainly an interesting band. A good album.

psychedelic, enjoyable, hypnotic

skate 3

I'm known among my friends as a Joi Division hater. Which I think it's not fair, I just don't crazy love them. This record is... Fine. Is good, consistent, unique. But nothing more than that.

Very repetitive sounding music. Not bad though

All the songs kinda sound the same, nothing really stood out. Not bad but not amazing imo

Very good record, undeniable influence and music, it's heavy and it's personal.

Haunting, dark, brooding, and really interesting musically. Not the feel good album of the summer, but worthy of attention. Like others, I lean more toward New Order, but if you can take the gloom, you have all the elements of great music and potential on parade. Peter Hook's bass is off the chain, to boot!

Progressive and kinda cool. Bet it was super rad at the time. Not something I'd choose to listen to these days.

Possibly the coolest album cover made, ever. As for the music, well... Have tried Joy Division before without success, and after this album I must say I still don't get it. I don't know how to better describe this music than "uncool". I get that Ian's singing might be a style (not too far off David Byrne), but it just doesn't sound very good to me. The drums sound very bad and boring as well. The whole rhythm section is just so lackluster. I didn't find any interesting melodies in any of the songs either. Really disappointed by this album that is supposed to be a real classic. I get that it's a "me" issue, but still. Does it deserve a place on the list? Sure. But I didn't enjoy it at all. Maybe it's blown up because of Ian's tragic story, not sure.

This didn’t really connect with me. I enjoyed Closer and gave it a weak 4 but this just didn’t feel as good. Not sure if I just wasn’t in the mood today or what it was. “Disorder” is a great track. Also I enjoyed “She’s lost control”, the rest gets a meh. Weak 3 from me.

Not very enjoyable to me. Vocals aren’t great, the songs themselves don’t appeal to me at all. The closest I was to liking a song was the opening track. I’m not giving this a 1 because it’s at least listenable unlike some other albums.

I think I prefer New Order. This was a little too moody for me. Still understand why it is so influential.

OMG, the meme album! Super droning, post-punk ambience. Kind of not my thing though.

I used to think this album was iconic when i was 16/17 and I can still appreciate it, but I fear its not hitting the same as it used to. Im not that emo anymore 😔

i was really excited for this one, i don’t think there’s many highs as high as disorder but it is still such an awesome sound

This is one of those instant 5 stars no need to listen albums. I still listened to it twice because it’s Unknown Pleasures. Peter Hook makes me want to learn to play bass.

album poznat otprije! izrazito izvrstan album koji još uvijek nisam prerastao, premda ga slušam od srednje. najbolje su mi stvari sigurno »disorder« i »she's lost control«, ali ni druge nipošto ne zaostaju. dosljedno jako dobar, nekako se, na dobar način, sve stapa, čemu odgovara i super omot. sve u svemu petica

I really want to like Joy Division more…

I’ve been torn with this one. It’s good but not quite up there with Closer for me. I think I prefer the darker more gothic sound and I feel Clioser is more cohesive, this one has its moments but is a bit uneven. Iconic cover too

is this the most overrated album in the history of music it's not even offensively bad. it's just quite boring.

Really enjoyed this album. Great listen for the whole album. Reminded me a bit of The Doors.

meh

Es un 10

Overall: 3.4 (rounded to 3) Consistency: 3.6 Originality: 4 Enjoyment: 3.5 Virtuosity: 2.5 1. Disorder - 4 2. Day of the Lords - 5 3. Candidate - 3 4. Insight - 2 5. New Dawn Fades - 3 6. She's Lost Control - 5 7. Shadowplay - 5 8. Wilderness - 4 9. Interzone - 3 10. I Remember Nothing - 2

Hace un tiempo me tocó escuchar 'Closer' y pensé que Joy Division no era para mí, y por esa razón no creí que este álbum fuese a probarme lo contrario. Es un disco que le habría encantado a mi yo depresivo de hace unos años, y me apena no haberle dado una chance antes. ↑: Disorder, Day of the Lords, Candidate, New Dawn Fades, Shadowplay, Interzone ↓: I Remember Nothing

I wasn't moved right away by the album on first listen. Needs another one just for the benefit of the doubt as this should be an album that I'd normally gravitate towards.

Sulty and moody rock, with a haunting, echoey quality to it. I'd heard this album before, and never really 'got it', but I enjoyed it this time, even if I didn't fall head over heels. The tinny atmosphere and urgency of the instruments and Curtis' vocals are undoubtedly compelling, and it's not boring.

So far ahead of its time, good drums

It’s ok

Спи спокойно, старина

Kept one song. I like the singer's voice but otherwise not impressed

Found it kind of boring.

This felt moody but not in an interesting way for me. I liked Interzone, but it really all blended together. The album cover is cool so it makes sense I see it on T-shirts and phone screens, etc. but I would’ve thought this would be a better album because it’s everywhere. 2.5/5.

own

I’m definitely not hearing what others are hearing. This was terrible.

A softened version of punk rock, but punk nonetheless. Even the slow songs, which were ungodly slow (I’m looking at you, New Dawn Fades), had a punk feel about them. As the album went on, the music got worse. I’m hoping the last song is prophetic (Remember Nothing) so I can forget I ever listened to it.

It’s fine. You can hear the early catches of mope rock and the direction of the punk adjacent movement for the next 20 years or so taking root here. That said, it’s a slog to get through and its angst and malaise don’t really hold up all that well some 50 years on.

Rough listen overall, but couple decent songs in the mix. I found the bass interesting, drove most of the songs and provided the dark moody tone. That's all I got, trying to find positives after yesterday's review, I was tired and cranky. Even brightsiding this one I can't go more than a 2, some cool elements here and there but just a bummer album.

Sounds like it’s made in a factory

Quite honestly, at the risk of being "blasphemous", I cannot for the life of me figure out why people think this band is so "important". They're a fairly typical early Brit-pop/new wave sounding band. I don't care for his nasally voice and spoken-more-than-sung vocals. There are a couple of good punky heavier songs ear the end that I really like, but overall, I'm not in a hurry to revisit this just to re-affirm that I don't care for it.

I love this album. It really was the template for post-punk. Some of the songs drag a little, but overall it’s a classic.

One of the great post-punk albums in history - brooding, eerie, and unnerving but also tuneful. A classic

it's hard to think of an album that feels more like a rite of passage for young listeners than Unknown Pleasures. it comes to you early, in whispers and t-shirt designs, ubiquitous but somehow still secretive, beckoning you towards something dark, strange, real. given the album's status, i think it's easy to be disappointed by it. i was at first, but privately - at 13 or 14, it felt hugely important to not let on that i was held at arm's length by the record's mechanical chill. the record wouldn't meet me where i was at, and it required a bit of dedication to enjoy the alien drum sound, the raw, shaky vocals. now, though, this thing goes down incredibly smooth. it's never too far away from the robot-groove of new wave or the basso-profundo caverns of doom metal, never too austere to not genuinely rock. the middle stretch of New Dawn Fades/She's Lost Control/Shadowplay is a very clear encapsulation of the record's strengths - theatrics, then hooks, then menace - and one of the best 3-song stretches i can think of. like i said earlier, i don't think i ever Fully Loved this record. i've only come back to it recently, when a bassist in a band i was playing in started ending every practice with a fuckaround runthrough of Disorder. it struck me just what a great hook the song had, how easy it was to start drumming along even though i hadn't heard the song in ten years. i came back to the record and the feeling persisted, how funny and kind of magical it was that a record renowned for its austere darkness is full of songs that hit like standards. it's maybe a strange kind of subculture to have this album as both initiation ceremony and Great English Songbook, but i'm happy to have entered into it, and i'm happy to return to a classic and find it vital and powerful, but well-worn too, like any good relationship with any old friend

I really like this album for a couple of reasons……cool album art and it was a hint of things to come, sans their lead singer. The music is decent and I’ve listened to it many times.

i’ve always thought to myself that Joy Division would be a great band if Ian Curtis wasn’t singing. coincidentally, i do really enjoy New Order

It was pretty good. The last song was good, but everything else wasn’t great. I wasn’t big on his voice, and that ruined a lot of the songs for me. Overall, I would give this album a 3.6/5!

Demasiado nostalgico o melancolico, de lo que sim duda atraeria a mas de un Mod o Gotico, con ese ritmo de bajo alto e incesante. Aunque tiene almenos 3 temas muy rockanroleros potentes y mas cañeros, "Interzone" es tan buena que parece sacada de otro disco 😅 solo por este tema le voy a subir un punto

Decente pero no mi estilo

ist natürlich sehr bekannt, finde es aber ziemlich langweilig und jedes lied hört sich gleich an. natürlich cooles gothic feel und gut im hintergrund i guess aber alleine underwhelming

some cool tunes, isn't completely my thing but i enjoyed its atmosphere

great!

This is a seminal album in my music learning experience. Post-punk is my favorite rock subgenre by far and it all starts here. In my mind, there's no bigger music "what if" than Joy Division. If this is how they started and continued to Closer, I can't imagine where they would go, I definetly dont' think they would transition as easily toward the synth dance rock that Bernard and Peter helmed after Ian's passing, maybe they would've continued a similar path as NIN or Gary Numan, embracing the dark by uplifting others around them. Disorder, She's Lost Control and Shadowplay are easily some of the songs i've heard the most in my life, although the rest are mostly contained within the album listening experience, and for that i'll have to deduct a star. Shame that Dead Souls, Transmission and Digital are separate releases, those would've made it a sure 5.

Incredible

Pretty good

Listened to before? Yes Context: Joy Division’s debut album, and considered one of the most influential albums of all time, with the band coming out of their punk roots with the help of producer Martin Hannett; a staple of the post-punk/goth genres. I originally listened to Joy Division because of research I was doing for a short story. I was into punk at the time, but not any of the artsy stuff—mostly pop- and skate-punk, with a little hardcore sprinkled in. I was writing a character who was more goth, however, and I wanted to understand more about the music scene so I simply Googled “goth bands.” Of course, Joy Division showed up, and I was intrigued by the album cover of Unknown Pleasures. I didn’t listen to it, but it stuck in my mind. A year later, when I had to cover “Love Will Tear Us Apart” on guitar for a show, I was reminded of the surreal album art and decided to press play on “Disorder.” I loved it so much that—inspired by the opening bassline—I went out and bought a $100 bass the very next day. That’s what an untold number of people have felt since the release of Unknown Pleasures in 1979—many of whom would go on to change the face of music forever. There was a poster of the album on the wall of Thom Yorke’s college dorm. Robert Smith called the band “the best thing [he’d] seen.” Trent Reznor has covered multiple of their songs, including one for the soundtrack of The Crow. With their cultural position, as well as Ian Curtis’s suicide turning him into a sort of martyr, it can be difficult to view the band objectively. However, I’ve tried my best, and I can honestly say that if there’s anything indicative of a band being great, it’s returning to them again and again. And since my initial listen, I have done that. While reading the Wiki article for Unknown Pleasures, I found a quote from a review of the album written for Melody Maker by Mary Harron. She gave the album a negative review, saying it was like “Jim Morrison without flair.” Which yes, it is. And that’s why it’s fantastic. There are a lot of similarities between Ian Curtis and Jim Morrison. For one, the vocals. They’re both notable baritones (though Curtis’ is forced, and he was naturally a tenor.) They both had their extreme moments on stage—Morrison with his violence and lewdness, and Curtis with pushing himself into having seizures. They were both obsessed with literature and wrote poetry. They both famously died young. (They also both had issues with infidelity, but that’s irrelevant, I guess.) But yeah: the flair that was such a part of Jim Morrison is definitely not there in Ian Curtis and Joy Division. It is noticeably absent, in fact. Ian Curtis constantly sounds exhausted. In just about every photo, he’s wearing a dark-colored button down. He and the rest of the band look incredibly awkward in every recorded live performance. Essentially, they’re reserved. Introverted. It’s what makes the music so atmospheric. Part of the atmosphere comes from the sheer amount of low-end. I tried listening to Unknown Pleasures on a plane once, and the turbulence combined with my stopped-up ears reduced it to a sort of empty, painful shrieking. Producer Mike Hannett pushed Peter Hook’s bass guitar up to the front of the mix, and bass is what primarily carries the instrumental melodies. It makes the album feel like carrying giant weights over your shoulder. It’s also incredibly sparse, making the whole thing appear gray and brutalist (fitting, given the band name.) The minimalism allows space for a sort of icy calm to grow, forming a photo negative, and for the lyrics and bass melodies to have all the room they need to make themselves known. Much of what makes this album so great can be attributed to Hannett. He used Joy Division’s typical punk cluelessness about studio effects to take some creative liberties and craft the atmosphere of the album, such as adding in odd, candid sounds, recording Curtis’ vocals for “Insight” down a telephone line, and reversing guitar sections. While not all of the band liked what Hannett did—particularly in the way he scaled back the guitar—the production was a huge aspect of what made the album so influential—and what drove home the disturbedness behind the songs. Much of the album’s lyrics focus on Curtis’ epilepsy and depression. “Disorder” in particular, as he sings about flashing lights and crashing cars, and asks “Could these sensations make me feel the pleasures of a normal man?” Once more, the sparseness comes into play: there’s something missing from his life. He breaks his usual monotone vocals at the end to chant the word “feeling” in sheer desperation. “She’s Lost Control” is also about epilepsy, though not his own. Curtis had previously worked with epilepsy patients, and the song was written about a patient, reflecting on the terror of losing control of one’s body to seizures. It features an electronic back beat, which grows higher pitched towards the end of the song, mirroring the panic the seizures induced. (It also creates the most satisfying ending of perhaps any song ever.) Time is also a major theme in Unknown Pleasures. “Insight” is a prime example of this, with lyrics about remembering youth, giving up, and a wasted past. (It also has cool sci-fi sound effects that somehow fit perfectly?) “Day of the Lords”—one of the darkest songs on the album—also discusses childhood, though its discussion of time is more so one of slow, painful passage than reminiscing. It’s all connected in “I Remember Nothing”—the haunting, near six-minute closing track—when Curtis sings “may just pass the time.” Essentially, regardless of the speed at which life is passing, it’s always wrong, and The End is the desirable state of things. The common connecting thread throughout all of the struggles of Unknown Pleasures is isolation. Every single song has some sort of focus on isolation. In “Disorder” and “She’s Lost Control,” it’s an isolation from one’s own body and mind. In “Interzone,” “Shadowplay,” “Candidate,” and “I Remember Nothing,” it’s failed human connection and relationships. In “Day of the Lords” and “Insight,” it’s a disconnection with the past. This is—again—where the sparse sound comes into play. The emptiness is intentional. Curtis’ lyrics remain fairly cryptic throughout the album, but there are a few on-the-nose moments—the most prominent of which is the line “a loaded gun won’t set you free”: a stark reminder that one of the things that makes this album so emotionally heavy is Curtis’ suicide. Suicide is the underlying murk of the album, both muddying and enhancing its lyrics and legacy. The lyrical and poetic techniques Curtis uses are simple but impactful. Repetition, primarily, such as in “Wilderness” and “Shadowplay.” There’s also a great deal of end rhyme—about half perfect rhymes, and about half imperfect. It borders dangerously on being elementary, but the words Curtis fits into these simple structures are so haunting and thoughtful that it would honestly be a disservice to complicate matters. Post-punk is still punk; it’s raw. And Curtis certainly knows how to use symbolism and imagery better than the majority of lyricists of any genre, so the rudimentary structures distill rather than dilute. As for the instrumentals, Peter Hook’s bass is most notable. He knows how to write some excellent basslines. His parts aren’t complex (he even plays with a pick—the horror!), but they are melodic and a perfect driving force for the music. With Hannett pushing bass to the forefront, the low-end sounds can craft the atmosphere while Bernard Sumner’s guitar adds accents. It all makes for a unique sound that acts as a perfect mirror of the album’s themes. While the bass is the atmosphere, and the guitar is the accent, Stephen Morris’s drums are the foundation. He plays with precision, and brings in a krautrock influence. Oftentimes, the drums are what allow the song’s calm feel to flourish. Morris also rarely ever uses cymbals, which keeps everything towards the low end. I’m not as knowledgeable about drums as I am about guitar and bass, so it’s difficult for me to describe, but the way the drums can either be the primary focus of attention in a Joy Division song or a completely simplistic background instrument—and the way in which both things can be true within the same song—is something I don’t find in a lot of bands. The drum parts are just damn good. There’s a reason Joy Division was such an influential band. They achieved the rare balance of great production, great instrumentals, great lyricism, great aesthetics, and a haunting cultural legacy. In some ways, they can be directly compared to the Velvet Underground through Brian Eno’s often-quoted comment regarding the dismal initial release sales of their seminal album, The Velvet Underground & Nico: “everyone who bought one of those 30,000 copies started a band.” Unknown Pleasures may have only sold 15,000 copies prior to Ian Curtis’s death, but the momentum they gained in the following years, as well as the artists they’ve inspired, have cemented their cultural legacy and allowed them to reach millions. And thank God they did, because Unknown Pleasures is fantastic.

Dark and dance-y is exactly my kind of shit

No. This music is not for me. I don't find too many redeeming qualities in it honestly. Listening to it though it surprises me how people who were around Ian Curtis somehow were surprised by his unfortunate demise. Did they have ears back then? And if yes, why didn't they use them? Even I, who really don't like this kind of music, can hear that basically every song is a cry for help. "Where will it end?" as he cries out. Luckily for me, it only lasted a day. Rest in peace Ian.

Honestly very good and clearly influenced a lot of what was to come. rip ian curtis

Can’t believe they made an album out of the t-shirt?! It’s definitely slightly overrated but I do really enjoy this album and think it’s a fun listen

I kinda hated most of it, some of it was bearable, but mostly I was like "are there really people who enjoy this?"pretty excruciating listen So yeah, hope the next one is better. But now I know I do not like this kinda music. I don't like post punk or whatever this was.

Pretty low energy but chill..

Ta bien, sin mas. Sape

I thought I liked JD, but I don't. But I do love New Order. Chalk and cheese.

Simple, brooding rock compositions. All hail Ian Curtis!

Põnev instrumentaal, kohutav vokaal, mis alati ujub õigetesse kohta. Mingil hetkel ei saa enam seda ebatäpsust vabandada tolle ajastu stiiliga, see lihtsalt ei kõla hästi. Aga selle albumi cover art on legendaarne ning inspireerinud nii mõnegi kontseptsiooni andmeteaduses ning tegelikult on pillimäng siin ülimalt hea ja huvitav. Kuulatav kraam, isegi kui vokalist seda pole. 3.2/5

Never have connected with Joy Division and it's the same here

I didn't notice this was from the 70s at first, and thought 'this is just less impactful interpol', 2/5, but flipping it around these guys deserve some credit; some tracks remind a lot of ultravox

I agree that this album is incredibly important. Probably the first ever example of post-punk, and paved the way for so many others in the worlds of new-wave and alternative. Unfortunately, being the genesis of the worst ever genre to happen to music is not a good thing. Holy shit this sucks. Taking the grit out of punk without adding back in the songwriting prowess. The album cover is very cool. Yes, Wikipedia, let's talk more about that. How do people enjoy this so much? Fave tracks: - Day of the Lords - New Dawn Fades - Shadowplay

While this was revolutionary in creating the upcoming 1980s post-punk sound, I found it quite boring. Both Joy Division albums are boring. It's obviously still a tragedy that Ian Curtis took his own life, and for all we know, they were the next big band, but it's just not my cup of tea. Favorite Track: "I Remember Nothing".

solid and fun

I feel like I'm in a spooky cave and a vampire is singing to me Favorite song: interzone

First song was great. It's around a 2.9

Was fine.

Reminds me of the talking heads. I like this it's very north east us campus movie. Big fan of this vibe walking around in fall. This is super interesting I don't know that I've heard many things like this. This is perfect for that melancholy feeling that's not sad but just introspective, walking on an overcast day with this playing would be crazy. This does feel kinda repetitive tho. Oh wait hold on this one's doing something different. Very timely. Ok let's hear it. Me when she's lost control. Just a little boring. Favourite: New Dawn Fades Least favourite: Shadowplay

Didn’t focus too much but pretty good. Maybe three star but I’m feeling generous. 7/10

It's pretty rare that an album can offer a look into a genre being created in real time. Unknown Pleasures is among those elite few, with the first track "Disorder" transforming punk into post-punk before the listener's very eyes (ears?) After that, this is pretty lugubrious release, with Stephen Morris' drumming usually being the only thing giving these songs a sense of structure. Actually, the instrumental part of this album is nothing short of top-notch, with everyone finding their exact pocket and forging distinct styles right out of the gate. It's apparent in Peter Hook's high-up basslines and on Sumners' grinding guitars as well. Throughout this album, they imitate heavy equipment on an abattoir floor. Sometimes they're barely able to contain themselves from exploding into clouds of noise. Once you get past "Disorder," Unknown Pleasures alternates between a horse drawn carriage plodding through a moonless night and the soaked streets of the band's hometown of Salford (Peter Hook once quipped "I'm not scared of the Devil, I'm for Salford!") With all that praise for the instrumental, this album's one glaring weakness is Ian Curtis. One of the principal purveyors of the tortured artist trope in rock, Curtis sounds completely unsure of himself, as though singing his lyrics was a consolation prize he didn't want to accept. In his lower mid-range, he does a serviceable Jim Morrison interpretation, but his lack of pitch and phrasing is apparent the higher up he moves across his registers. It's a major detractor for me, and I'm of the opinion that the album would have been much more presentable if a Peter Murphy type was given these songs. As it is though, this album was a revelation in the advancement of darker, moodier rock music, and that's something that can never be taken away from it. Key Tracks: Disorder, Candidate, She's Lost Control

I know technically this came out in '79, but I feel like this is such an 80s album. It predicted the gloom and dark undertones of a lot of alternative rock so well, and it (in my opinion) does it much better than many of their contemporaries did. It's such a moody album, and Ian Curtis has such a distinct voice that it's hard not to fall in love with this. It's a shame we lost him so young, but at least he gave us this masterpiece first. Favorites: Day of the Lords, Shadowplay, I Remember Nothing

I've walked on water, run through fire Can't seem to feel it anymore

It’s crazy cause I should be eating this shit up. These guys are pioneers for a lot of the stuff I love. This feels a lot more gothic than even early cure, and honestly I’m just not a fan of Ian Curtis here. I had never sat down and listened to a joy division album before, and I’m realizing why. Interzone is kinda cool. Just feels like filler fodder to me though🤷‍♂️ I don’t think I’ll be back to this one either. Rip.

The inception of Alternative. Crazy how we got Quiet Life by Japan and this is the introduction to this type of music. The cure seventy seven seconds is exactly this energy. It feels like walking through the forest at night and trying to find where you once came. The use of synths in this is so subtle and small but in insight for instance to hear I’m Not afraid anymore mixed with the drums and synths it feels terrifying and free. I lost one AirPod today so I have to listen to this album in one ear. The bass on these songs are incredible so many time under looked in other genre but when it comes to alternative Bass is so important and it carries so many songs here. New dawn fades just ends with a battle between guitar drums and bass who can hold out who will fade the drums won and they fade out and stops. That’s this whole album honestly it’s a mix of a depressing concept and beautiful execution.

One of those albums that I knew I was going to like but had never listened to.

6 maybe?

Hvad er det her for en algoritme? Matrixen glitcher, new order og så Joy Division???? Der er ikke engang transmission eller atmosphere på den her mand wth Når man hører New Order kan man godt forstå, hvordan bandet mpske har været glad for at komme væk fra den dystre lyd. Men det holder altså også det her, vi er jo næsten ovre i håndspillede triphop-vibes med hypnotiserende dystre tendenser. Light 4

Joy Division får mig altid til at tænke: meh Jeg har endnu ikke set lyset. Om ikke andet er det sjovt at gå fra New Order i går til Joy Division i dag - sikke et tilfælde. Det er et meget lille udsnit (af især New Orders diskografi), men sammenligningen er næsten umulig at undgå, og jeg gav New Order 4 stjerner. Og jeg syntes, at New Order var federe. Det gør ikke, at dagens album ikke også kan være et glimrende album - jeg forstod bare gårsdagens album bedre, tror jeg. 3.4

Late 70’s to early 80’s was such a remarkable time of change in music. I wish I hadn’t found this album almost 10 years later.

Don't think I've ever been much for new wave or post-punk like JD. As much as I want to like it, it's a bit grating after awhile. Especially Curtis's vocals. Up until the last track though, where he reminds me a little of D. Boon from the Minutemen. So that left me a bit uplifted, for whatever that's worth. In the moment, I could probably have named more stand out tracks, but listening to it back to point out my faves, they all blend together. Overall, I liked it I think, but I don't know if it's really something I'd need to listen to more than once in my life. Glad to have experienced it after having written it off for so long because of the fanbase surrounding it. (Regardless of how warrented I think its 'overrated' label is) I go back and forth between wanting to say this is a 2 or 3 for me. Fave Tracks: New Dawn Fades, I Remember Nothing

Good, I like it

6/10 Medio soso, no me llamo nada la atencion, pero tampoco estuvo feo. No descarto tenerlo de fondo

One of those albums that I know by heart, but don't listen to much anymore. It's an important album for me, but of course it has also had a huge cultural impact. And yet I prefer New Order.

This one was a little weird at times, but in a good way. I enjoyed listening to most of it and I think if I listened to it more, then it would grow on me.

I'm in the exact headspace for this.

Heavy drums, solid bass/guitar lines, solid album.

Oh hell yeah

bass is good, but the guitar is just not that great

Awesome record. The moods and sounds they produce are very progressive and distinct. Had me engaged the entire time. Great sequencing as well.

increíble

It's not my favorite style of music, but I appreciate the artistry. I also understand that they were sort of pioneers in bringing this sound mainstream, which adds some significance to this album. I enjoyed it, but I don't see myself eagerly coming back to it time and time again.

Intense, taut and emotive. Does it get a little repetitive at times? Well, yes, but that's really just part of its miserablist charm.

Torn with this one. Obviously its an iconic album but the artwork more so than the track list. In my opinion Substance is a much better album..... there I said it.

Not my favourite JD album but I can't give it anything else

Outstandingly gloomy

This wasn't bad but not amazing.

Of all the albums on this list, this is the most directly influential on artists I love, where a lot of the music I listen to is simply an impression of this

me encantaron las guitarras eléctricas y bajos. no amé que todas las canciones sonaran igual, pero estaban buenas. guarde 1

I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this album. I liked the deep, moody vocals of Ian Curtis, and the bass lines and the driving drums were enjoyable, but overall the album was a little boring, like a punk album on antidepressants. It had a few positive moments, with Disorder probably the standout track, but this definitely feels like an album that some people will find amazing, and others just don't really care for. I liked parts of it, but overall it was just fine.

Kinda good

obviously I have to give this props (it is THE gothic rock/post punk album, after all). HOWEVER it’s just okay. The moody, echoey atmosphere is unsurprisingly great and I can hear a lot of this album in later favorites of mine, but there’s a few too many empty stretches of repetitive basslines and extremely simple drum patterns to warrant listening to this full album again. one of the many albums I respect more than I actually like.

meh

Starts from the point where Bowie's Low, Talking Heads Fear of Music and The Velvet Underground and Nico intersect and then gets morose about it. As strange as it is poetic, it's a memorable, if not entirely pleasant experience.

6/10

instrumentals are awesome but man that shaky new wave voice only works for me sometimes. i would be getting really into it until he started singing lmaooo. really liked shadowplay.

I was not put on this earth with the comprehension of how people enjoy this

I love the guitars and bass but the words don't speak too much for me. I loved this album when I was younger but I think I've grown out for it.

One of my favorite albums of all time, and the first album I’d already listened to before! Playlist add: "Disorder" - feeling feeling feeling feeling feeeeeeliiingg

Une, deux, trois fois… après c’est comme une drogue. Très bon!

More dark and brooding, no signature riffs Disorder She's lost control Shadowplay

average rock? 2,8

Unknown Pleasures is an important album. It may even be a great one. But importance isn’t the same thing as connection. I tried it in 1979 as a 12 year old and revisited it today as an adult, and both times it left me unmoved. Sometimes the most honest response to a classic is simply to admit it isn’t for you.

I have never really got Joy Division. None of their songs really make me feel much so not my cup of tea.

Not my style. First songs pretty good though

Pulsing, driving, grooving - just a great album. Just listen to it again, whole thing is great

Confession time: I didn't actually know what JD was about until today. I had seen a ton of people wear this album art on a t-shirt and I know a lot of people who are really into them, but I've just never sat down and listened to them (except for maybe one song off this album that had somehow been saved before). Ultimately my take is that it's fine. Maybe I was just expecting something else from the hype, but it didn't really wow me in any meaningful way. A lot of the songs felt to me like they were just missing a little oomph that I needed to make it more interesting.

Unique album. Not always the vibe but when it is, it hits. Dull at parts but overall it's a good listen when you want it

I love being depressed, I swear I do.

Didn’t expect to like this as much as I did

I thought I only knew one Joy Division song, Love Will Tear Us Apart, which wasn’t on this album. I knew one on this album, Shadowplay, but I had no idea it was a Joy Division song because I have it as a cover by The Killers. The album was fine.

I remember this album, it was circulating around campus when I arrived for my freshman year in 1980. The name of the band was far more controversial than the music, which is basically lo-fi new wave (NOT punk, as it seems to be labelled in many places). I sort of got it, it had the bleak vocals, bleak lyrics, and minimalist instrumental foundation that people talking about Derrida and Foucault were really into at the time. And on some meta- level I guess it is anti-virtuosic, anti-performance music, which is in keeping with the excitement generated by deconstruction theory without lapsing into irony. It almost screams "what does this music mean?" But it really is music of its time; I haven't listened to it in over 40 years, and if I listen again before I shuffle off this mortal coil I'll be (pleasantly) surprised. 4 stars for its place in history, 2 starts for execution and deeper power--a total of 3 stars.

Not bad

Melancholy monotone Brit rock.

Brilliant production and not a bad track.

A seminal recording. One of the post punk movement's first recording that changed a generation. I love this record.

Wawy, spacious. Sonido sumamente grande. Depende el mood se te puede hacer largo. LE pongo un 5 pero siento que es un 4.7

fine. not really my vibe but it's ok in the background

First time hearing this when in the same room, as brother use to played it all the time when I was a kid. SO only ever heard through a bedroom wall. Hated it then hate it now.

Great album! Classic band always liked them

Album was OK. Gave it multiple listens and didn't find that there were any stand-out or memorable songs for me. Wouldn't turn it off if they came on the radio, but not really my thing.

As dark and mystifying as the first time I heard it a decade ago. That last track always gives me shivers.

I swear that I tried, but man, this is bad. I mean, REALLY bad. A bunch of shitty musicians barely capable of keeping time and rhythm, childish melodic ideas. 2/5 because at least the cover is a good t-shirt print

Very good but I like Closer a little more

An absolute classic. Have never listened to the whole thing.

I'll just never really get this ablum. Have tried many times through the year, but I just don't love the production or song writing. I get what they were going for and can see how they were influenential but it's not for me. 2-stars for Disorder and She's Lost Control but the rest is forgetable

13. 조이 디비전 - 언노운 플레져(1979) 총 10곡 수록, 39분 흠... 분명 밤에 들ㅇㄹ땐 좋았는데 지금 다시 들으니 밋밋함 어째서일까... 데이 오브 로드 정도를 건졌다는 느낌 취향이 아니네요 맥아리가 없어 한줄평: 원효대사 조이 디비전 물 취향: ★★☆☆☆ 재방문: ★☆☆☆☆

Major quibbles with this record are fair. Ian Curtis has trouble holding a tune; Martin Hammet’s production that layers in all kinds of sounds that were not part of the band’s vision or performances; and rather thin songs overall. But man, the overall effect. Haunting, catchy, spiky guitar tones that are just iconic. It’s not universally song but the tracks that hit - like Shadowplay, New Dawn Fades and of course She’s Lost Control - are so fucking captivating. Four stars

Well it was nice touch of classic post punk music, which I usually enjoy to listen for its easily recognisable style. However, this album sounds a bit too raw for me. Few tracks deserve your attention, about 30-40% of material is not that great.

Listening again really brought home how this was an evolution of punk, keeping the raw and ragged qualities but exchanging the anger and boisterousness for melancholy and navel gazing. Not really my bag, but can see how it would be for some.

This feels like Metallica for people who don’t get Metallica. Ultimately the tshirt is far superior to the music. Extra star for goth elder status.

It gets so much hype that I'm not sure I like it quite as much as everybody else, but I still recognise it as a classic and enjoy putting it on pretty frequently. 9/10

Deliciously synthy and industrial. Loved when Ian's voice went up an octave in certain songs. Was great to hear this in full as only really knew Disorder.

Joykkari toimii hyvin. Hieman masis mutta hyvä setti silti.

Definitely an album I kind of need to be in a particular mood to enjoy. The songs are pretty strong, and for the most part the music is solid. The vocals leave a lot to be desired at times, but his delivery adds to the overall feel and moodiness of the album.

meh

A favourite from when I was a teenager. Still gets me.

It's.... fine. Just not a fan of mopey albums.

Am I going back to it though. 3.5

moody and traumatic, it's one of the greatest debut albums ever made. if you think this is miserable, that's kind of the point honey. they MEANT everything recorded on here. doesn't try to comfort or coddle you. a brutal masterpiece. relistening to this brings back emotions every single time, perhaps not emotions for all the time, though.

Best Song: She's Lost Control I hate to say it, but for me, the best thing about this album is the album's art. Maybe because I am listening to this for the first time almost 50 years after its release, but I don't really hear any new ground here. I saw a few "critics" compare it to Velvet Underground which I, honestly, don't hear. I'm not going to rate it too low since I don't find it offensive and I know some people who are really into this, it just doesn't do anything for me. 3/5.

A cultural monolith - as bleak, scary, cold, inviting and inspiring as 2001's otherworldly entity. It's a beautiful album of juxtaposition, both mechanical and human. Personal yet anthemic. There's a great deal of beauty in personal suffering and Curtis' haunting low vocals are the perfect vessel for his downtrodden observations, set off against the sharp stabs of drums, droning synths, scratchy guitar and THAT FUCKING BASS. This sound wouldn't work without Peter Hook - his melodies and massive tone both enable and elevate Joy Division. Favourite tracks: Disorder, She's Lost Control, New Dawn Fades

Fair play to JD. Not my normal the kind of thing I'm into but I don't mind it.

Sad man sings into a bucket: the album!

This is solid, pioneer of the genre. The album in a vacuum is fine

Joy division did not bring me much joy.

Absolut Classic, without a doubt one of the most influential albums evee

good

This was a moody and gloomy album just like rainy days in Manchester, the prduction is good and wxperimental at the time, butI feel people did better with their influence in the 00s. It is an ok album, I think it deserves the place on the list for its impact, but it is not for everyone and it definitely takes some listens and ssome mood to get into the sound. 3/5

Frénésie Descente Sombre Abandon ou acceptation Mélancolie —> album contrasté et descendant, vers du plus sombre

Aldri skjønt meg på dette albumet. Pappa sverger det er et at de beste albumene noen sinne, men høres drit ut for meg. Par kule partier her og der hindrer det i å få bunnscore (Shadowplay er tålelig OK), men svak 2. Høres ikke ut som noen i bandet har det spesielt gøy egentlig. Mye likt og traurigt. Kanskje teksten er bra, men det vet ikke jeg noe om.

Ikkje revolusjonerande, men heilt fint å høyre på.

Jeg har hørt noe gjennom et par ganger, og jeg synes det er kult. Samtidig kan det være litt slitsomt, og det er ingenting som helt fester seg.

Just not feeling this one. Nothing wrong with it - just not feeling iconic

this was good of course, but i do like new order better 🤓☝🏻

Ian Curtis has such a unique voice. Fav song is ‘Disorder’.

9/10 Not sure how I've never really listened to this before? Oozes a class and an attitude that elevates it above the sum of it's parts. Dark and frantic, feeling like it is always on edge

Since I’ve been seeing this album artwork a ton over my lifetime and hearing praise for this album needless to say I was excited to crack into this one…only to be pretty let down. The vocals aren’t the prettiest, but the production early was more than enough to cover over that. However as this kept going and became rawer and harsher, it just didn’t hit for me.

A couple of the songs blue into eachother but a class act

HEHE. Simplesmente um pós punk DIGNO de estar nessa lista. Conhecia apenas a música mais famosinha do disco, que é “Disorder” e já achava a ambientação incrível, por acompanhar o sentimento da música e nos colocar na situação exata que a banda é o produtor queria passar. Um álbum que tem sua pegada melancólica, fria e até metálica acompanhada da estética, que é o que mais me deixa UoU das ideias, de como conseguiram transportar isso da época exata que estavam vivendo. Manchester em 1979 estava passando pela grande era industrial, fábricas abandonadas e sensação claustrofóbica, em que tudo parecia ser cinza e triste. A capa icônica já virou uma estampa de blusa de tão clássica quanto a do smiley do Nirvana, tanto que nem precisa do nome do disco nem da banda pra reconhecer que é de alguma banda. Mesmo com equipamento barato e não reconhecimento imediato, Unknown Pleasures se tornou o que hoje em dia chamamos de música de beber vinho no cemitério ou de só curtir a melancolia num dia frio com neblina. E em sua melhor forma, acompanhar até os menos ecléticos pro estilo de música, minhas favs além de “Disorder” foram “New Dawn Fades”, “She’s Lost Control” e “Interzone”.

Highlights: Disorder, Insight, She's Lost Control, Shadowplay, Wilderness, Interzone, I Remember Nothing The sound amazingly captures the dullness he describes. Sometimes even to the detriment of the listener's experience, since I found the first half to be very monotonous. Idk what to say really... he was depressed and it felt like a purely personal outpooring. I liked it, but it didn't blow me away.

Ура!!!

Feels nice to finally get and like this album. I listened to it for the first time about 5 to 7 years ago, can't remember exactly when. What once was a friend of mine, who was really into this album, recommended it to me, but by then, I was a very close-minded metalhead, so I couldn't appreciate it, because it sounded too soft for my ignorant ears. Now it is a different story, and I understand and love the dark approach of this album. All of the elements contribute in creating this very moody and somber atmosphere. From the lyrics, Ian Curtis' very deep and expressive voice, the incredibly powerful and sad bass lines, the little details and sound effects in the background... everything works really well together. Not only this album is cold, but it also have a little dance aspect to it, thanks to the catchy melodies and infectious rhythms. Best examples are the two starting tracks, "Disorder" and "Day of the Lords", both having some of the most memorable melodies of the whole album and both ending with some of the most emotional singing, when Ian starts to increase his projection and comes across as incredibly emotional. Another highlight would be "Shadowplaying" and its fantastic guitar lines. The majority of the rest of tracks would fit in the same category of dark and dancable tunes, with just a handful of exceptions: "Candidate", "Interzone" and "I Remember Nothing". "Interzone" is very directly influenced by punk rock, with fast rhythms, a very punk riff and a more lively delivery from the voice, which sets itself apart as maybe the brightest (but not necessary the best) part of the record. The other two songs "Candidate" and "I Remember Nothing" are very minimalist and most probably the darkest moments, as they are incredibly eerie, slow and intense, playing with a lot of noises. However, I also think they are the weakest cuts, as they aren't as memorable and I would say that the singer doesn't really fit in the aesthetics of these pieces, specially in the closer, where his voice sound quite forced. Another aspect I didn't really like about the album is a particular thing about the production. I can't exactly describe what it is, but sometimes the voice and drums sounds like they were inside a tube or recorded with a low quality microphone. Maybe there are people that would argue that it makes the album sound more particular and cold, but for me, I wish it sounded just a little bit clearer. Just a tiny spark of clarity. In the end, still a fantastic album and quite unique.

Coincidence I got this on the day JD/NO got into the R&RHOF? Yes, probably. But so what?

Love the slow ones and the fast ones. Love the synth and Foley sounds swirling in, love the bass playing, love the drum sound

Dark and cold like a brutal winter, baby, with bass and guitar lines you can dance to. Slap this bad boy on a t-shirt and you’ve got a classic on your hands. The commercialization of this album cover does bum me out, not for any stupid “name three songs by that band” reasons, but because I think it cheapens a great, earnest, bleak piece of art. And they made a debut album this iconic and sturdy! That’s fucking cool!

Mediocre.

Un album cohérent qui s'écoute très bien L'ambiance est conservée tout au long de l'album et ne donne pas l'impression d'écouter toujours la même chanson Pour un premier album ça s'applaudi

Je comprends Ian moi aussi je me serais pendu après avoir sorti un album pareil

Decent. A little reflective of some other alternative rock bands.

This was nice. I could listen again

The album that launched a million shirts.

2.75. I’m normally all for sad and depressing music, but this might be too depressing even for me.

This one did nothing for me. I actively disliked some of the tracks. At one point the bass was playing in the wrong key and I know it was on purpose but it didn't work for me.

1.5 - Man, I think the cover is the most interesting thing about this album. I'm not a fan of these vocals at all.

Liked the song not used to this way of singing though.

Sí me gustó la vibra del álbum, pero no sentí una conexión que me permitiera disfrutarlo. Algunas canciones me gustaron, y en general el sonido del álbum es de mi gusto, pero no llegué a conectar con ninguna canción en específico.

As I was listening to this album, I really couldn't decide what I thought about it and I'm still unsure. There weren't any songs that offended me, but there weren't any songs that I wanted to run out and buy either. I will state that the music was different than what I'm used to listening to. The heavy drum beat and strident electric guitar were kind of an assault on my ears especially in "Interzone".

turned out the cult favorite album is a cult favorite for a reason. Would I listen again: yes Deserves to be on this list: yes 3.5

dare i say this album did more for graphic t-shirts than it did music

God, it's so serious, isn't it? Inhabits the early 80s John Peel space perfectly.

Eh album

Una locura la atmósfera. Lo envolvente del sonido, y a la vez los pocos elementos que usan. Genial el art cover también.

Fun listen but miss the low bass 3.5/5

Big up Macclesfield and all that and I'm sorry you died Ian, but this is rather dull I'm afraid. No rizz. Boring man music that I think people like because of the album cover. Makes a cool t shirt I guess

4/10 Seen this album cover everywhere. After listening to it, I find it overrated. Nothing memorable from it

This album has a legend status partly just on the album cover alone. I'm one of many who'd seen the cover and never listened to the album. I'm glad I did. It's a heavily atmospheric album that has some very good songwriting and instrumentation. I highly recommend listening with good headphones. While I liked it, though, I don't think it totally lived up to the hype I imagined it having. It's a good album nonetheless, though.

Μου άρεσαν πολλά ριφάκια απο κάποια τραγούδια έχω να πω. Επιπλέον, τα εκρηκτικά 16α γεμίσματα απο τα ντραμς ήταν τοπ. Ένιωθα όμως πως η φωνή του τραγουδιστή ήταν ελαφρώς παράφωνη, δεν ξέρω πως να το εξηγήσω αλλιώς. Σαν να προσπαθήσα εγώ να τραγουδήσω Day of the Lords

I more appreciate everything this album unlocked rather than loving it outright. Ian Curtis’ voice is a little tough for me by the end, but I love Disorder

I've tried to listen to this one a handful of times. It's super well known and a groundbreaker for alternative rock, but I can't hang with it. The music is dark and minimalist, but the vocals send me running.

Intos muy largas, demasiada instrumental en la cancion en general. Tiene un tono viejo que no me encanta, además son canciones muy lentas. Siento que no está mal si te salta una canción cada tanto pero no escucharia mas de una seguida y sin duda no lo escucharía por elección. La única que masomenos zafa es Interzone.

Me gustan mucho los instrumentos, sobre todo. Pero las letras son super acotadas y el cantante meh. Las únicas que me gustaron son Disorder (3.5⭐️ porque el efecto de sonido que le ponen atrás es horrible y al final hace cualquier cosa el cantante) e Interzone (3⭐️) pero el álbum no es muy mi estilo.

Still packs a punch after 45+ years. At its core is the metallic, echoed, and amateurish sounds of the band and Curtis’s baritone. It embodies emotional disenfranchisement despite IC’s attempts to bridge the gap with words that seem to conflict.

Joy Division is a fascinating band—one of those that I feel I should be more fanatical about, but that I appreciate more as post-punk pioneers than anything else. I do enjoy this album, though, as dark and unpleasant as it can be at times. Ian Curtis is far from my favorite vocalist, but his interjections and lyrics really strike a chord with me. The band is already remarkably solid, even at such a young age. Bernard Sumner provides eerie guitar lines, while Peter Hook and Stephen Morris form a tight, mechanical rhythm section that adds to the overall bleak mood. While I like the fast rockers like "Disorder," "Interzone," and "She's Lost Control," it's the slow, disturbing gothic masterpieces like "Day of the Lords," "Candidate," "New Dawn Fades," and "I Remember Nothing" that give me goosebumps every time—especially the lyrics and the way Curtis seems to live them with every performance. A classic. I just wish it were a little more inviting—but Joy Division is anything but joyous, aren't they?

Ni fu ni fa Obvio se que este fue un bum en su momento y de seguro fue un gran exponente en su momento pero no me cautivó. En melodías sentía que se repetía en todo el álbum. Las letras sonaban buenas

Favourite Songs: Day Of The Lords She's Lost Control Shadowplay Interzone

I dont really know what to do with my thoughts on this album. Its a classic but not amazing to me? But I do like it? The cover has been ubiquitous enough that I'm pretty sure even Disney used it for a marketing campaign? Ian Curtis sounds like Jim Morrison? Its cool and sometimes distracting that Peter Hook basically functions as a lead bassist? Some cool sounds that really make them the godfathers of shoegaze...but I cant listen to it every day? Idk....3.5. Like, not love. "Shadowplay" and "She's Lost Control" are highlights

I already loved this album—I have it on vinyl.

Like the lyrics but don't feel it's age'd that well

Dark and moody album standout songs: Disorder Insight Wilderness

first three tracks were good rest was slop

I understand that Joy Division has quite the cult following as a band, but aside from sounding like the Smiths (or perhaps vice versa), I wasn't all that impressed by the music.

This feels to me like one of those heralded albums that requires some context to really appreciate. While I do think some of the tunes stand well enough on their own, for the most part, I feel the album stands out best when you consider the era it was released, and how much it contrasts the music of the time. You had arena rock, disco, and new wave all going on at this time, all of which had a lot more freewheeling sunshine to them than the gloomy post-punk on this record. Punk was around, too, and while I see a lot more kinship between that stuff and Joy Division (I mean, it's called post-punk for a reason), that music was brash and agitated, while this stuff is more moody and isolated. It has a lot more rhythm, too. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I didn't exactly love this album, but I did like it, and I really appreciate how it zigged while all the others zagged. I get it.

очередная пятерочка

Perfect summary of many genres at the time, with an original and important sound.

Masterpiece

Ingen glädjespridare kanske, men i rätt stämning så är det bra!

This is THE post-punk album. If you can only own one post-punk record,.my vote goes to Unknown Pleasures.

jna estrella es mucho, no se q carajo escuche ni xq esta esto en esa lista eealamnete aburrido y rsro solo el primer tema siemdo generosos es escuchable despues lo demas negasto aburrioo y liso no vale la oena seguir halando de esta basura

Didn't move me or keep me interested as much as I was hoping.

3.5

4.5. This is a great album. Still love it.

Not really my thing. All the songs sounded very similar with little for me to get in to

Renowned as a classic groundbreaking album, well, yeah, I guess. Haven't heard it for ages, having lost my copy, but enjoying a nostalgic revisit today. Might rebuy it.

Liked this. Wasn’t ever going to be anything different.

First song was good. The rest was dour depressing bleh

Back again with another review. I’m unfamiliar with Joy Division’s works so I’m not sure what to expect. 1. Disorder: Solid opening song. Too early for me to say anything as I wouldn’t typically listen to songs of this genre. 2. Day of the Lords: I’m definitely liking this better compared to the previous song (it’s the bass really). Slow song otherwise.

escuchar con precausión, alto riego de recaer en el porrito.

There's like 1568435168864 reviews about this one that all say the exact same thing. Teenagers jammed. Such a cool band from before color was invented. Shadowplay is my fav.

6.5/10

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Great old album, very like it, 5 start. Don't know what to say... The story of the group is as iconic as their songs!

Some flames burn out too soon. Lead singer Ian Curtis didn't get to the magical age of 27 before his unfortunate death, he might be more famous. I think this album is here because of the stage of musical history it represents. I would rather listen to their second album but this was interesting. Let's dance to Joy Division.

3jer vcade da yvelaze zone out da sxva ramis chartva mominda

While a bit overrated due to their singer's death, as it is common in such cases, this is without question a quality album. Reborn as a completely *other* band (and arguably better) should not be overlooked when talking about their musicianship and skill. You can tell that the seeds of what is coming are planted here. While the songs/lyrics are depressing, the music is *never* boring and quite more energetic than expected.

Bleak, visceral, crackling with a forbidding energy, both firmly of its time and timeless.

Very eccentric but influential band whose music still has a strong cult following which is well deserved.

Damn, dog I've already listened to this. But hey, I think it brought some strange different energy that had never been heard of at the time, and it was very cool in that sense. The bass parts are so unconventional but it works somehow and that's what makes it so interesting. But there are some filler tracks on this album too, so it's definitely not a perfect album.

The album everyone has the shirt of! Gloomy punk at its best.

Pues no soy fan pero los sonidos industriales don muy buenos

Heel aangenaam! Ik word er heel rustig van

Super leuk

"Disorder" is my favorite off the album, and it's one I like to sing in the car with the window rolled down. But I can't listen to Joy Division without feeling a sense of melancholy, no matter how much I like the music. I like this album, I like the heartbeat drums of Wilderness and the exciting synth in Insight that gives you a lovely little preview of how the band will mature when they become New Order. For how short-lived the band was they're more than just a footnote in the history of post-punk, at least for me, I think this album and the band itself is proof that no matter how bad things get, there is still the music, and there is still dancing, and there can still be joy. I hope Ian Curtis is somewhere peaceful and beautiful.

I had to listen to most of this album twice just to really get the full experience, and I really liked it. This is probably gonna get me crucified, but I honestly thought the only thing I didn't particularly care for was Ian Curtis' vocals... distinctive and influential? Yes, however, I felt they detracted from the otherwise very cool baselines and guitars. Fave Songs- New Dawn Fades, Insight and She's Lost Control

Wow, way more gothic than I expected. Early on in the genre for sure but I think Sisters of Mercy were closer to the mark. There are sexy goths and sad goths, I think Joy Division are the sad goths. Neat bass playing, having only heard "Love Will Tear Us Apart" I was a bit taken aback at the industrial drums and sort of melancholy of it all. I thought this was okay, maybe a few more listens are needed to fully appreciate it. This is one of those albums I should love but it's not hitting for me.

5/5 ultimate rainy day album atmospheric

I understand it’s inspiration for a bunch of stuff that came after, but I don’t really like it that much

alright

life is weirddd... coincidentally watched 500 days of summer within days of this assignment and noticed the 2 Joy Division album references, Joseph Gordon Levitt wore tshirts with this album and Love Will Tear Us Apart, crazyyy Album was fine tho, i liked Disorder best but it set my hopes higher for the rest of the album. Shadowplay and Interzone were okay, but I liked and recognized more from the overall discography rather than this album alone. Sounds like it could be from this decade tho, so it's cool to know it's from 79

GRAN DISCO

Classic

Very interesting. “Post” punk, gave early Radiohead and even some grunge vibes. Definitely seemed ahead of their time. Overall the album was decent but didn’t blow me away Fave song: Disorder

Liked

I know it's a classic album but I can't really stand it. It moves so slow. I like she's lost control again, but more so for it leading to covers.

Not the biggest fan.

What an album. As a listener, I was initially distracted by the way Ian Curtis sings and doesn’t really focus on notes, but once I stepped back and really took a look at it, he did a fantastic job of painting a bleak picture of how depression and declining mental health feels, aided by his bandmates. Peter Hook’s bass lines were fantastic too, and my favourites off the album were his vocal feature on “Interzone” as well as “New Dawn Fades” and “She’s Lost Control”.

A few good songs, the other were there fill the album

I had a hard time getting motivated to listen to this one because it’s just not my vibe, but it’s finally grey enough outside for this foray into this gloomy post-punk album. Overall I found Unknown Pleasures to be fairly monotonous and boring. The songs are pretty repetitive and I often found myself checking to see how much album was left. I listened to the remastered release, which includes a live show. As a person who typically prefers to hear a band’s actual performance, I was excited for this. Unfortunately it was not a show that I’d attend. It’s essentially the same, but raw and sludgier. Highlights for me include Shadowplay and Insight (live). Can’t say I’ll ever revisit this album, but I can imagine a past version of myself really enjoying it.

I've heard about Joy Division a lot before, but never really listened to their music before, but listeting to their debut album, I can tell why Joy Division is so well know, it's such a good album, not amazing, but really good with a fantastic vibe on every song.

I can't listen to this album without designing 5 different t-shirts based off the album art

Alright

was aight notthing crazy

It's ok? Some songs are fun, others a bit too disonant for my taste

Good noises. Fav song: Disorder