Joy Division - Closer (LP)

Joy Division - Closer (LP)

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Description

Released in 1980, Closer is the haunting and emotionally intense second album by Joy Division, released shortly after the death of their lead singer Ian Curtis. The album delves into themes of isolation, despair, & existential anguish, featuring Curtis’s distinctive brooding vocals paired with a more polished atmospheric sound compared to their debut. Tracks like "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and "The Eternal" solidify Closer as a masterpiece of post-punk, blending mechanical rhythms with poignant lyrics. It remains a landmark of the genre and a tribute to Curtis’s dark poetic vision.

Track List

Side One
1. "Atrocity Exhibition" 6:06
2. "Isolation" 2:53
3. "Passover" 4:46
4. "Colony" 3:55
5. "A Means to an End" 4:07

Side Two
1. "Heart and Soul" 5:51
2. "Twenty Four Hours" 4:26
3. "The Eternal" 6:07
4. "Decades" 6:10

Artist Bio

Joy Division was an English post-punk band known for their dark, atmospheric sound that combined elements of punk rock, goth, and electronic music. Their emotionally intense music, led by Ian Curtis' haunting vocals and poetic lyrics, has had a profound influence on alternative rock and the broader post-punk movement.

Label

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Genre(s)

Post-punk