RIP Ian Curtis

[Deleted member 1074]

Personally, I think if Bob Marley hadn't smoked weed, his likeness would not be hung upon the walls of countless college dormitory rooms throughout the world.

I an' I know dis to be bloodclot true, rasta.

 

[everydayslikesunday]

I'm glad some one has bought up Joy Division, I've been meaning to start a post about them myself.

I watched the film Control the other day which I really enjoyed and dug out Substance on cd and it has been on constant repeat every since. The thing I still don't understand is why their music and Ian Curtis in particular are rated so highly. I love tracks like Digital, Transmission, Dead Souls, Atmosphere and Love Will Tear Us apart. But the rest of the album is little more than filler. I can see why people might like them, but to be given this cult statis is a mystery to me. Can someone please explain it ro me?

 

[Deleted member 1074]

I'm glad some one has bought up Joy Division, I've been meaning to start a post about them myself.

I watched the film Control the other day which I really enjoyed and dug out Substance on cd and it has been on constant repeat every since. The thing I still don't understand is why their music and Ian Curtis in particular are rated so highly. I love tracks like Digital, Transmission, Dead Souls, Atmosphere and Love Will Tear Us apart. But the rest of the album is little more than filler. I can see why people might like them, but to be given this cult statis is a mystery to me. Can someone please explain it ro me?

They have a cult status because he hung himself. Period.

 

[Emil]

I'm glad some one has bought up Joy Division, I've been meaning to start a post about them myself.

I watched the film Control the other day which I really enjoyed and dug out Substance on cd and it has been on constant repeat every since. The thing I still don't understand is why their music and Ian Curtis in particular are rated so highly. I love tracks like Digital, Transmission, Dead Souls, Atmosphere and Love Will Tear Us apart. But the rest of the album is little more than filler. I can see why people might like them, but to be given this cult statis is a mystery to me. Can someone please explain it ro me?

Listen to Unknown Pleasues and Control. Especially the latter. Then you'll understand.

 

[KenzieW]

Listen to Unknown Pleasues and Control. Especially the latter. Then you'll understand.

Indeed. I love the music, his voice, the lyrics, the bass, the drums, the atmosphere. I don't think they would be as popular if he hadn't hung himself, but they would certainly still have a good following. They rock.

 

[Emil]

Indeed. I love the music, his voice, the lyrics, the bass, the drums, the atmosphere. I don't think they would be as popular if he hadn't hung himself, but they would certainly still have a good following. They rock.

The lyrics to Isolation is as good as anything Morrissey has ever written.

 

[KenzieW]

The lyrics to Isolation is as good as anything Morrissey has ever written.

I completely agree. They are beautiful and deep. They touch me in the same way as Moz.

 

[Deleted member 1074]

They touch me in the same way as Moz.

Can you show me on the doll where they touch you?

 

[KenzieW]

Right here:

 

[warsaw]

So this is permanence, love's shattered pride

 

[Cornflakes]

I'm a big Joy Division fan, but I'm always surprised how much other people like them. It's nothing to do with how Ian met his end. It's just a sound that connects with a lot of people.