tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post7279213264842636326..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: Album review: Closer - Joy Division (1980)Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-29046260222479032502012-06-21T12:56:09.612-07:002012-06-21T12:56:09.612-07:00@Analía: The song that every band wanted to write,...@Analía: The song that every band wanted to write, yes, I agree with that. Thanks for info about Divided by happiness, I liked that little story you told about how you found the music.<br />Joy Division really is a band that you can have a personal attachment to, for many reasons, the story of the imperfect singer, the mystery in the lyrics, or whatever you want<br />Thanks for reading and commenting!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-65711262966740439122012-06-20T13:30:58.596-07:002012-06-20T13:30:58.596-07:00Love will tear us apart is the song that every ban...Love will tear us apart is the song that every band wanted to write, I think. In the early 80's came to Argentina a man named Luca Prodan. He formed a band, SUMO (estallando desde el océano-you tube- if you want) which revolutionized our rock. And me. One of their albums was called "Divididos por la felicidad" (Divided by happiness) because Joy was one of his favorite bands. And I think that's how I met them. As I listened mesmerized to Luca, on the radio, at dawn, speaking of London, princes, drugs and rock and roll. I was a child then and that´s how everything started to me. Joy is part of my life. Great work Chris.Analíanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-78714849059846611662012-06-20T00:47:36.620-07:002012-06-20T00:47:36.620-07:00@Eric: Ha-ha, yes, both albums are not what you wo...@Eric: Ha-ha, yes, both albums are not what you would call happy songs...That's why I decided to lighten the mood up on the blog, sharing those funny screenshots yesterday.<br /><br />I have seen Control (2007), and I loved it, got me interested in the band actually, a great introduction to their music and back story.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-73905787936515835592012-06-19T16:51:28.703-07:002012-06-19T16:51:28.703-07:00Great review of an incredible album. I can't l...Great review of an incredible album. I can't listen to this often simply because it depresses the hell out of me, but damn if it isn't amazing.<br /><br />Have you seen Control, the Ian Curtis biopic? I haven't seen it but have heard good things.Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-15608186646326650012012-06-19T07:41:46.320-07:002012-06-19T07:41:46.320-07:00@doccortex: I doubt whether I can turn you into a ...@doccortex: I doubt whether I can turn you into a Joy Division fan, if you have already tried them, I guess the band is not for everyone. <br />The songs "Atmosphere" and "Control" you should definitely try. Perhaps if you, as I did, watch the movie Control (2007), you would become interested in the back story.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-6035133281889031572012-06-19T07:33:46.208-07:002012-06-19T07:33:46.208-07:00@thevoid99: Thanks, didn't know about that, I&...@thevoid99: Thanks, didn't know about that, I'll have to give the cover songs a listenChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-91220224823411874562012-06-18T13:27:54.459-07:002012-06-18T13:27:54.459-07:00Try as I might over the years, I've never been...Try as I might over the years, I've never been able to understand the attraction of Joy Division. I love New Order, I quite like 'Love will tear us apart', but I just don't get Joy Division. I'm willing to learn however - which is their best entry level song after 'Love will tear us apart'? You suggest it and I'll give it another go.doccortexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595187658760074237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-44401570488240536102012-06-18T12:38:10.660-07:002012-06-18T12:38:10.660-07:00"Atmosphere" is my 2nd favorite Joy Divi..."Atmosphere" is my 2nd favorite Joy Division song. In fact, there's a great live bootleg cover from 2006 by Nine Inch Nails with Peter Murphy that they did for a radio performance that included 3 other Joy Division covers. It's just amazing.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-63524610405773248472012-06-18T02:57:23.244-07:002012-06-18T02:57:23.244-07:00@thevoid99: Decades, great album "closer"...@thevoid99: Decades, great album "closer" ( : I sure hope Curtis is in heaven, and not in hell,as he writes in the Decades lyrics. <br />I agree "Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a masterpiece, there is something about "Atmosphere" that is a little more mysterious and intangible for me.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-25394094346747344382012-06-17T20:57:18.533-07:002012-06-17T20:57:18.533-07:00If there's a shortlist of albums I would like ...If there's a shortlist of albums I would like to play at my funeral. This is one of them. That closing track alone just gives me chills.<br /><br />As for <b>Love Will Tear Us Apart</b>. That to me is the greatest song ever.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.com