On this episode we talk about the moody, dark, and beautiful Joy Division. This is the band you listen to when you’re tired of smiling. Having said that, they still wrote some truly spectacular songs throughout their brutally short career. Vocalist Ian Curtis committed suicide just before their first US tour in 1980 and the remaining members continued on as New Order. Great band, but for the love of God don’t listen to them when you’re sad.

Closing track: “She’s Lost Control” from Unknown Pleasures (1979)

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Mike’s Picks:
Unknown Pleasures (1979) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Substance (1988) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
Unknown Pleasures (1979) — Best Album
Closer (1980) — Personal Favorite
Substance (1988) — Worst Album

Albums we discussed this episode…
Unknown Pleasures (1979)
Closer (1980)
Substance (1988)

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