Joy Division is not exactly a popular group in fact is relatively unknown in the Latino culture, at least. They have been told new-wave, gothic, neo-punk ... Joy Division actually has its own sound, there is no need cataloging. is curious bond between the Sex Pistols, Joy Division and New Order. Three groups, three completely different styles in chronological order describing what happened to rock music in the late 70's and early 80's.
In July 1976 the Sex Pistols appeared to play at Manchester ... among the audience were Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner and Terry Mason, who, impressed with Mr. Johnny Rotten and company decided to make their own group (Peter on bass, Bernard on guitar and Terry on drums). All they needed was a vocalist, so I placed an ad in a record store, who said Ian Curtis. Thus was formed Stiff Kittens. After a while the group's name was changed to Warsaw (for the song "Warszawa" by David Bowie) and in those days Terry was replaced by Tony Tabac and he in turn by Steve Brotherdale, although the final drummer Stephen Morris came when he joined the group in 1977. The following year with Hook, Summer, Morris and Curtis were renamed: Joy Division was born.
One of the highlights of the group was a vocalist. Ian's voice was completely different than the other groups at that time and was struck by that. Shortly before recording the debut album by Joy Division, Ian had his first attack of epilepsy, a disease that haunt him until his death and that generate changes were reflected in their presentations.
Live group Joy Division was an aggressive and loud and the sound was what they had thought in his / her first album. However, the producer Martin Hannet had another vision for the group and gave his signature sound Joy Division: dark, dark, slow. Although the group did not like the outcome, later learned to appreciate the work of Hannet. This first album is titled Unknown Pleasures, 1979. Although the album was not a commercial success, received excellent reviews and the reputation of the group grew locally in spite of their only means of promotion were his concerts. During these presentations, they found time to record the subject under study more representative of Joy Division: the classic Love Will Tear Us Apart .
At the beginning of 1980 was recorded in the second and final studio album of Joy Division, Closer . By this time Ian seizures were stronger and appellants, some even had on stage during his concerts, in which should have little light to cause no more attacks. This caused Curtis became depressed and increasingly moved away from their peers. The evolution of his illness caused that part of the tour to promote Closer suspension. In May of that same year the band would embark on a tour of the USA, but Curtis was not thrilled but pretended not to disturb the rest of the group ... On the eve of the trip, Ian's wife found him hanging in his kitchen. It was May 18, 1980. Despite the mood Ian Curtis had made in his last months, his suicide was a surprise to the rest of the group. The famous John Peel gave the news on his radio program on 19, and by way of tribute played the only song that could be played at that time and in such circumstances, Atmosphere. The unexpected death of Ian it instantly became a tragic icon of the music. Thanks to the publicity and attention the group received the death of vocalist Closer, which was released soon after Curtis's death, had a very good business reception and criticism.
Due to a pact made by the group long ago where promised that Joy Division would exist if a member left the group, the three remaining members renamed the New Order . Interestingly, New Order succeeded in a different musical style, success and international recognition that Joy Division never made it. His biggest hit, Blue Monday was one of the most important songs of the dance scene in the early 80's, and according to some, the biggest selling single in British history.
Joy Division's legacy is great, now the band is cult, have gone on sale several compilations, many of the bootlegs have seen the light, books on the history of the group have written. film 24 Hour Party People , which is partially true account part of the group's history from the Sex Pistols concert in Manchester until Ian's death. In 2007 he took the film biography of his wife Deborah Curtis wrote. The film, called Control received a number of awards from the critics, as in Cannes where he led several major awards. Musically
have also left their mark, and groups like The Cure, U2 and New Order them have also exhibited the influence of Joy Division in their music. More recently, the band was immensely Interpol criticized (often positively) by the obvious reference in his music, but especially their vocalist, whose voice and style is very similar to Ian Curtis.
For those who do not know, I recommend the Permanent collection is excellent. Despite the short life of Joy Division and Ian Curtis himself (he died at age 23), music, style and substance remain.
... Well, today is all, the next review will be a solo singer, terribly problematic but incredibly talented: Amy Winehouse .
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