J Is For Joy Division

*Originally released September 22nd 2018*

Let's kick off the fall with a look at the short-lived but acclaimed career of Joy Division. Steve and Doug talk about the punk scene in blue-collar UK, destroying stages and manic dancing, and the effects of a fast-paced musician's lifestyle. Stay tuned for part 2 in a few months when we continue the story with New Order!

Music featured this week:
Atmosphere - Licht Und Blindheit [single]
Love Will Tear Us Apart - Love Will Tear Us Apart [single]
Shadowplay - Unknown Pleasures

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27:22 - You can check out the early years of U2 here: U Is For U2 Part 1

47:57 - Aha! Found it! The version of "Love Will Tear Us Apart" that Doug was looking for was the mix found on the compilation Permanent

​59:02 - It's even on Doug's list of 100 Favourite Songs: Check out his write up for "Love Will Tear Us Apart", his number two song of all time

Doug's Recommendations:
Love Will Tear Us Apart - Love Will Tear Us Apart [single]
Disorder - Unknown Pleasures
Isolation - Closer

Steve's Recommendations:
Shadowplay - Unknown Pleasures
Transmission - Transmission [singles]
A Means To An End - Closer


Joy Division's Entry on AllMusic

Joy Division's YouTube Channel