Joy Division - Disorder

Joy Division - Disorder 1979

[@ivorbigonee]

I don't think there is another bass line that evokes such emotions.

[@Sp8man00]

AGREED! THAT BASS LINE IN THE BACKGROUND IS THE SONG'S ANCHOR!!!

[@christiansinclair2068]

+Leah Leo So true...

[@mikebrogan7559]

+ivorbigonee I agree this bass line carries the song. "A Forest" by the Cure has a nice bass line too

[@mikebrogan7559]

+ivorbigonee Thats why this group is so influential on the dark goth sound that came out of the 80s...Bauhaus and Sisters of Mercy

[@jamieparry6744]

totally agree

[@misterbrymo]

Tell your kids about Joy Division

[@leenhennekam9906]

My dad did so and now i am a huge fan of joy division, I don't listen to any other music actually

[@vaginacorporation]

Why not?

[@misca739]

Lord of darkness your life must be boring

[@arimitrani]

I did it

[@rdunk77]

I catch my five year old humming JD songs to himself from time to time. Makes me smile.

[@barbosa300]

Is this song ahead of its time, or simply timeless.

[@sunnyblayney3719]

+barbosa300 Timeless

[@reiroro5140]

Both. Both is good.

[@alangray7488]

Both mate.

[@steve261brown]

All in agreement BOTH!

[@sookmajoaby]

Dystopian disorder slash spiritual disorder slash mental disorder

[@evilgabe666]

This guy never died. He lived on forever in this song. You can hear it, every time.

[@robinsmith4095]

I must say that you have a nice and interesting profile. Hope we can be friends

[@lakmeister]

He won't be able to die....immortal rites given! Genius can't die....gets passed on

[@flossyfewclothes6872]

So agree😊

[@marguskiis7711]

Thousands of indie and synth and industrial bands were and are imitating THIS song million times.

[@marguskiis7711]

+Speednox999 Depeche Mode "New Life";. Dave Gahan even someway imitated Curtis` stage moves early 80s.

[@marguskiis7711]

+rick bishop Hey, man just compare those two songs. Musically they are very similar. Similar rhythm section, similar melody, similar mood. Only instrumentation and producing makes them quite different but not very much. And check out the lyrics too. What the words of the both songs are talking about? Pretty the same thing. Just Vince is not genius as a lyricist (Ian was), so his lyrics is not so intense and flattering. But not bad at all.

[@marguskiis7711]

+rick bishop JD had huge impact to the british indie scene 1979 -- 80 and it is fact, not myth. JD was not found posthumously, their both albums had large influence. Both went gold, btw, so they sold enough to be more than favourities of some dozen freaks. . DM is a part of british indie scene for 35 years and they had been influenced by JD much more than by Human League for example.

[@qbsrd]

Post-Punk is Indie Rock's first inspiration you know ^^

[@maximillianm.912]

one good example- the band Ceremony, look up the separation and a few other songs of theirs

[@kenfleischman]

"The wrong generation" doesn't exist. Music is timeless.

[@IncredulousMisanthrope]

@Doug Mooney no he didn't. Every generation has things that other generations may lack. Even these days we have bands that may be just as good as those from the 80s....take "Molchat Doma" for example...

[@raiderpdog]

Yep, the music is out there waiting; for the right, open minds to find it. Doesn't matter if the song is 300 years old or 3 months old, timeless music has a way of having the right person find it, sometimes right when they needed it in their life. And then they can't believe how they lived without it.

[@okloomer6290]

im 15 years old

[@fcogalvi7814]

@@okloomer6290 who cares

[@kenfleischman]

@@medusa6429 that's very true! Thankfully there are some great documents of live experiences but nothing could ever beat the real deal.

[@IanBrains]

36 years ago today, RIP Ian. Hope you found those unknown pleasures wherever you are now that you couldnt find in this life

[@abngamingakakingzangoose8888]

beautiful man feel the same way ian gave us so much. such a tortured soul hope he found happiness in the next life.

[@user-oo8rf5gs9d]

37 now

[@derekjones45]

I did Eric's Liverpool 79

[@BrandonJFlores]

40

[@taylansgarms]

Wot an awesome comment

[@MadMan731]

"Lights are flashing, cars are crashing. Getting frequent now" is a lyric that pops into my head a lot, I love Joy Division forever.

[@jackilinewright5436]

Joy division was much more than just Ian Curtis yes he was an amazing poet with a one of a kind voice but what made them so legendary was the four members each one of them brought some unique and diffent together they created magic!!

[@chrisjenner2031]

jackiline Wright Aye, as much as a wanker he is, Peter Hook's fucking quality.

[@seanwilliams3517]

Same with every band really! If you took one person out of a band it just wouldn't be the same

[@BigHotSauceBoss69]

+Sean Williams definitely disagree with you on that 1

[@derekjones45]

no he didn't !

[@tomfarrow7202]

jackiline Wright everyone here is so mature it's nice to see that for once , I came here after playing skate 3

[@zweiosterei]

I've got the spirit, but lose the feeling.

[@therunner6195]

zweiosterei I feel for you :(

[@Alexander_Rodin]

Maybe we all did

[@indicatoker420]

It's a metaphor for a seizure (lose the feeling). I have epilepsy and know exactly what it feels like. He sings about his condition all the time. I think due to having epilepsy myself, I can recognise the metaphors more than somebody who doesn't have it.

[@omarshanks]

Let it out somehow

[@_Rib_tree_]

@steve henderson the Blues will never die rock will never die

[@mattt5228]

As somebody with neuro problems that without medication I cannot walk, I connect with this song. I listen to it almost every day and the lyrics truly come close to home. I do have the spirit. Take the shock away. Rest in peace Ian. I wish medical knowledge was better in your Era and you could have gotten the help you deserve.

[@maxjares561]

wow this makes me sad. I think Ian wanted to die though.

[@mattt5228]

@Max Jareš He probably did. I may be wrong, but I feel if he had better medical treatment, his epilepsy wouldn't have weighed so heavily on his mind. I know he made ither poor choices that ate at him til he died. One was he cheated at least once. I don't see his choices as making him a malicious person. His mental health along with his epilepsy caused so many mental health problems, that his depression took control most od the time. Especially with epilepsy it messes with the chemical balances within the brain, already causing anxiety, depression, and sometimes even effects the way a person perceives things. I truly think he would have had a better life with better medical attention. But that is simply speculation as well as my perception while being introspective. I do not have epilepsy but I do have neuro problems that make life for me sometimes extremely difficult. With modern medicine and knowledge we have now, I'm getting treatment I need to help get back on track.

[@maxjares561]

@@mattt5228 Yeah I get where you're coming from. It would've been better if he got the treatment for sure, I just think he was so down there was no way back for him anyway. Well best of luck to you, I can't really imagine what it must be like.

[@mattt5228]

@Max Jareš Yeah, at certain points with neurological problems like epilepsy, certain parts of the disorder truly are gone after a few decades of the issue. To the degree, he probably would have need brain surgery that would have basically his brain onto 2 separate pieces right and left to disconnect the signal issues from causing his seizures. Also, Thank you my friend. To be fair, i wouldn't want you or anybody on this planet to feel what it's like to go through this. It has been a long journey for me, but it has made me into the person I want to be patient, forgiving, balanced, and appreciating the small things. I would do thud all over again to learn those lessons. Goodluck if life my friend, I wish you the best. Thank you for taking the time to comment and speak with me. It goes miles.

[@maxjares561]

@@mattt5228 Well, you seem to know quite a lot about this. Basically I feel like he was just trapped in a circle and decided to escape it. It is still kind of weird to think he really lived since he seem to me like such a mythological person almost. Anyway, you're welcome. Thanks for the insight.

[@juanbolivar6742]

I think this is the song that better describes how depression feels like.

[@Pozvoni]

Many Joy Division's songs depict it perfectly

[@joerockofficial]

the bass is so perfect ! ! !

[@sirkiwi6962]

P. Silveira all of their songs have awesome baselines

[@Egeris95]

Everything is perfect..

[@steve261brown]

Hooky!

[@x--ajcastaneda--x]

"I've been been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand." is something that lives rent-free in my mind. LLJD🗣️🎶

[@davidcampbell3571]

one of the greatest songs ever.

[@paulalouise2013]

I just cant get this out of my head lately... what an absolute tune!! What a baseline

[@milorex100]

once joy division is embedded in your soul, there is no turning back. It becomes the benchmark for all new music you experience.

[@terryalford5538]

Your right

[@paulmccairn7111]

You are fucking spot on correct

[@JmelBst]

What do you think of New Order?

[@chaosofthegalaxy3094]

Just absolutely blown away by how talented each of these guys were. Crafted two entire genres effortlessly.

[@oggassaggaoggaffa]

The influence and importance of Joy Division in the evolution of modern music cannot possibly be overstated. Pure, unbridled genius.

[@fauzankennedy7561]

I don't know why this intro is always on my mind when I'm feeling lonely

[@megusta4342]

imo u should check out this song called faceles humming by the impures is good like this song pretty underrated...... ][][][][][vcvcvc

[@colonelhart5721]

I remember listening to this song fifteen years ago when I was 19. I had this CD and I would listen to it every morning at 7:30am in the winter when it was -30 and still dark, as I was biking to university. I thought my life was collapsing at the time (lol in some ways it was and still is) so this album meant a lot to me. Closer might be even better, but it's also totally past hope (i.e. "The Eternal"). Joy Division were one of a kind.

[@linglingjr]

Colonel Hart this is exactly what I did with NIN.

[@colonelhart5721]

linglingjr I actually got into NIN after Joy Division - the cover of "Dead Souls" was a perfect link - and then I got heavily into NIN. I love most of what Reznor has done but I still think that The Downward Spiral was his masterpiece and the height of his inspiration.

[@linglingjr]

Colonel Hart that's really funny because I got into joy division after discovering that NIN's "dead souls" was a joy division cover. I thought that Ian's voice was laughable for the first time and then I listened to other songs and it grew on me a ton. Now I'm a massive fan.

[@colonelhart5721]

linglingjr I think one music critic's comment about Joy Division's bassist holds true about them and their influence over these decades and the future: "Anyone can play bass like Pete Hook. After they hear him play." I dare say without JD there would be no NIN, I am a HUGE NIN fan, but there are some things no cover could capture. "Shadowplay" for example or the BBC versions of "Exercise One" or "Twenty Four Hours" - there is nothing else like those songs (though goddamn do I love Trent in general and for acknowledging his influences). As we both have good taste in music (lol), I will now stop bothering you - but I would suggest checking out Mad Season - River of Deceit, if you've never heard that song before. I think as much of Curtis lived on in grunge as in industrial.

[@boythunder9]

I am 21 right now and do the same thing as you that listening to this song at 7:30 am to school.

[@gabrielpalombo4384]

Everytime I hear this song I can’t discribe what I feel. It is like Ian Curtis had written my waves. I feel the guitar and bass riffs, the drums are playing at the same rate my heart beats. This music is the perfectly representation of my soul.

[@kevinhill6079]

Sometimes a person you don't know, a person you've never met - can never meet - sings your pain in a way that's almost eerie. But also so goddamn beautiful.

[@ircfrai]

You right disorder is my soul song

[@user-bu9xt5rj3w]

so you have tachycardia. go see the doc.

[@christophernickel6698]

No band makes me feel as human as joy division. They are a gift.

[@garysvan]

why do I want to cry when listening to this?? just gets me in the feels. Long live the division.

[@gcarraig]

perhaps your feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feelings?

[@joedrebit5236]

The obvious answer? Because it's Joy Division ;)

[@charlesroberts3650]

@zephyra In a decaying Industrial city, we walk silently together in the fog.

[@mithfilth]

While doing the epilepsy dance . Don't judge me

[@sharksport01]

Because he died. If he was still alive it would just be another Echo and the Bunnyman.

[@user-xo7qt1ui3h]

I’m Russian and I wouldn’t say that Joy Division is like famous among people in my country. Well, I’m so glad that I found out about this music band. At this day, Joy Division is my favorite group. When I will be about 30 yo, I will know that at 17 yo I had a wonderful music taste. The are legend!

[@dun0790]

They are one of a kind i think anyone can appreciate there music

[@tomfijakowski-panodpolaka]

Cheers from Poland.

[@MD-ru5vs]

Well JD was a perfect band in the late 79s -beginning of the 80s, they changed a lot in music. And I am happy that in Russia there are also people who like this. Good memories about Russia for me.

[@aikolliech.2525]

Yo you guys have Molchat Doma right? That is the perfect band with JD's style.

[@user-bn6bq8iw9o]

@@aikolliech.2525 Molchat Doma from Belarus, although the countries are very similar

[@tarcisiohenrique4246]

Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling Feeling, feeling, feeling!!!!

[@robertroberts2666]

I am 56 and have only discovered Joy Division over the last few years which proves that it's never too late to find excellence in music! My love of Killing Joke and Nirvana led me to this discovery.

[@johnnysmith5949]

Oh Robert, congratulations on Killing Joke & Nirvana but I'm 55 - where have you been?

[@marybraley9249]

Love Killing Joke too!

[@Joemama-kx1yp]

Your 57 now

[@simone-zt6jj]

Well said.

[@jcrocky]

I discovered Joy Divison from Skate3

[@friendnamedjane8686]

Joy Division was way ahead of its time. Listen to the bass, the drums, guitar, his words, everything! They have left an impact in the music industry for sure but just imagine how much more they could have done if they did not end so sadly and so soon 😢….RIP Ian Curtis….a man before his own time 💕

[@JmelBst]

New Order fan too?

[@friendnamedjane8686]

@@JmelBst New Order is an iconic 80’s band, everyone knows their songs but losing Ian Curtis moved the band into the trendy pop scene.

[@Jack-russell103]

Theres is absolutely nothing about this crap band that was ahead of time. This garbage sounds amateurish. Its almost embarrassing

[@jj_junior1364]

Lyrics are perfect, 35 years on for myself the intro verse is so significant, then the speed of time flashing by your life the relevance is so true, the man was a genius, like most had his faults.

[@silviobessa3923]

It is absolutely magical this bass line. Superb music.

[@deborahpaley21]

Barney's no slouch. Very creative player, but the mob intones "Hooooooky" lol.

[@teencult]

i used to be completely obsessed with this song when i was 14 and it's still incredible

[@yjllya]

culte Same for me and i still love it

[@MinskUK]

Why does this song over 40 years on still make me happy and sad at the same time? Priceless.

[@pirata31988]

I can't find words to describe this masterpiece and Joy Division!!!

[@TesterAnimal1]

Just WHAT an opening to a debut album. It’s was from another world at the time. It’s still electrifying.

[@creekandseminole]

"I'm watching you, I watch it all, I take no pity from your friends..." That lyric reminds me of my ex, and not in a good way. It often felt more alone with her than when we were apart. and nobody knew what was happening to me, my depression. It was tough going on back then. I'm 100% better now though. I have a wonderful wife and I'm living humble which is what I always wanted. If any of you out there are feeling depressed, please, go tell someone and get help. Trust me, it does matter. It just takes a lot of time.

[@TheTillhammer]

creekandseminole It's so true. Ive been down the deepest of holes. And without speaking about it I would not have not made it out alive

[@bigpantswastepreciousfabri8104]

Whats your profile pic?

[@creekandseminole]

Cruze I drew a cartoon version of a coyote saying "I want b-dubs!"

[@bigpantswastepreciousfabri8104]

wow

[@jerardoguevara3745]

I know what you mean bro

[@deusvmachina]

For me, this is THE official video for Disorder. One of my favorite songs ever.

[@avy3193]

Today would be his 60th birthday ...

[@avy3193]

+Pip Piposo It feels like every word in his texts and every sound of the music has lead to the seemingly unavoidable thing that has happened. He has changed the music world nevertheless.

[@clivearmstrong5448]

I had a Bi Polar Bear that dressed up in womens clothes on a thursday

[@avy3193]

Clive Armstrong Yeah, this happens a lot on a thursday :/

[@michaelshields9087]

Ðavy This is such an amazing/odd thought. To think of Ian as an old man. Cannot wrap my mind around it. R.I.P Ian Curtis...Forever young...

[@panagiotischaralampopoulos7152]

it would really be a question if we all the old fans of JOY DIVISION would stand to see Ian old and 60 years old. especially all we that we are now 50 years old and have grown in an age similar with IAN CURTIS. We see our selves diminished from the loss of youth and how we are now and where we are going. Life deserves to all but it is really difficult to imagine this legend becoming 60 yeras old. but maybe it was beteer to be alive for his own people and not for the fans. anyway what to say about IAN CURTIS. evrything will be in vain. we talk about the greatest band EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joechill6639]

Reminds me of the times I'd be stood on an empty train platform on a cold winters night, waiting to head north. Sounds desolate to some but there's a warmth and honesty to all of Joy Division's music. To me, it sounds like home.

[@landonedwards4770]

Rip Ian thank you for the awesome music

[@user-hx6lt7vs5m]

I'm 18 years old and i m into joy division. Wish people around my age know this band

[@Blueboi1108]

They do

[@halloweenjean]

19 this year

[@thomaswaits237]

Это тупо шедевр. Никто не смог так боль передать в песне, ни Смитт, ни Морисси. Все-таки Иен был гением, который не смог принять мир вокруг

[@youngerbrother3107]

Меня удивляет, как они делали такой звук для того времени. Эти ребята явно опередили его

[@magictrip3803]

Это до сих пор звучит душевно

[@greenaquila]

​@@youngerbrother3107 в это же время Van Halen тоже делали неплохой звук.

[@matiasdriussi9494]

totalmente ñeri

[@yimbo5953]

​@@matiasdriussi9494el ñerii

[@markbrewin2728]

I'm back Ian and I'm still listening 30 odd years later .x

[@MisterCoolbyLaw]

I love the fact William Gibson was driving around Vancouver in the early 80s at night listening to this while he imagined his novel Neuromancer. How fucking perfect.

[@Peter-ix1ym]

Bass line absolutely electric

[@carllouis2270]

I don't know why but this song brings so much nostalgia

[@eldeebee7]

...so far ahead of everyone. Then and now.

[@darkblaze373]

Discovered this song couple days back and it feels like I've been listening to it forever. Lovely

[@demitriausliddell7368]

That baseline is EVERYTHING!

[@musicharrygiles]

How is a fanmade video of a song way better than its official video? Joy Division’s PR team really messed up the reimagined videos

[@cruiser7295]

Harry Giles exactly, this one actually captured Ian’s lyricism

[@jaded9686]

Because this one suits the song and puts it in Ian’s perspective more . Whereas the other ones are made from others perspective

[@benneddelpiero1717]

appreciate to this fanmade clip... this is more joy division than the official joy division lol... nc job

[@sunshaped]

was just about to say that this puts the reimagined videos to shame. What an absolute waste of energy those videos were.

[@blackwingvalleylover]

Harry Giles Does anyone know who the film maker is?

[@KarasCyborg]

Sounds like sheet metal warping in the background. One of the best tunes of all times, can't explain why, but it's just something so good and so original. So sad about this man, his light was extinguished way before his time, had so much to give the music industry.

[@AllTimeGaming7]

One of my favorites by Joy Division!

[@sookmajoaby]

The masterpiece. This would probably be the song if they were playing live everyone would just watch in total awe of the band.

[@slaapkat66]

I've been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand, Could these sensations make me feel the pleasures of a normal man? These sensations barely interest me for another day, I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, take the shock away. It's getting faster, moving faster now, it's getting out of hand, On the tenth floor, down the back stairs, it's a no man's land, Lights are flashing, cars are crashing, getting frequent now, I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, let it out somehow. What means to you, what means to me, and we will meet again, I'm watching you, I'm watching her, I'll take no pity from your friends, Who is right, who can tell, and who gives a damn right now, Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know, Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know, Until the spirit new sensation takes hold, then you know, I've got the spirit, but lose the feeling, I've got the spirit, but lose the feeling. Feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling, feeling.

[@abngamingakakingzangoose8888]

thank u

[@tonybustamante4200]

slaapkat66

[@tonybustamante4200]

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[@josephsantacecilia6599]

Ian was epileptic and the complicated part of this was the fact that, at the time, most medicines to manage epilepsy were very experimental. So, Ian had to deal with the demons of his illness and the artificial demons that these new drugs would engender as he would be fighting all these problems in his head. That is also why he supposedly danced like a whirling Dervish on stage. He would have these epileptic episodes on stage and people thought it was part of the act.

[@iio58]

They still are experimental. When someone has epilepsy it isn't clear which one to give them, its still a game of roulette where you have to try several different ones in different doses to find the balance that works for that person. Having seen my girlfriend nearly die twice from it due to dosages being wrong and having to have the police smash into our house when I was away on business to get to her before she choked to death, its a harrowing method to diagnose but still, it's better now than back then for sure.

[@MrFeyerwire]

All these years and hundreds of plays later and the opening vocals on this track still give me chills, RIP Ian !!!!

[@venusloveful]

Favorite song of them ❤️

[@abngamingakakingzangoose8888]

Same also love transmission.

[@cayetanoolivares3351]

Listen to 'Peacock Affect - Spaceship' = Pure shit.

[@RickSanchez-ee2yv]

+Cayetano Olivares ha

[@goticodende]

me too

[@bananafish16]

me , too !!!! :-))))

[@THURGOOD1337]

Just one word, MASTERPIECE!

[@MrBhugh81]

What a fantastic song. So many emotions, I'll never get sick of this tune. RIP Ian.

[@louiscarter4276]

My mum showed me this song when I was 8 years old. From then on Joy Division, happy Mondays and New order have been my life. Just shows how timeless music really is!

[@jerrywallop5647]

What a cool mum …….

[@tonycardall8072]

As a 15 year old managing to see them live in Aston university in 1980 they changed my whole outlook on music and 100 gigs later that first one is the only one I recall so fondly.A great tune that is timeless

[@deedan7508]

Let this generation see and hear what music and originality use to be.

[@danielarimon8325]

My girlfriend just painted me a black and white ian curtis on canvas. one of his typical frankenstein faces... needless to say i fucking loved it. This guy was great, lyrics, dancemoves and all

[@MisyeDiVre]

Daniel Arimon he also produced section 25, he had a great ear

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

got to be one of the strangest bass lines ever in all its simplicity, it's nearly impossible to fathem.

[@sunn000]

he said (hooky) that he didn't learn from a teacher and plus he was just starting to play, amazing and inspiring to some of us who are starting on this music thing.

[@dermot51]

All Hookys basslines are relatively simple but fantastically melodic

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

@Danny Needham yeah and his amp sounds like it's a combo w/ a single 6" Pyle or sumthin almost there.

[@fernandojunior543]

BASS,BASS AND BASS!

[@ThePritch74]

Absolutely majestic. Such genius at such young ages. Amazing to think that they could come up with one song like this let alone an entire catalogue.

[@mrsxierox9]

it's crazy. they were practically still kids. no college, no music degree, no doting parents paying for lessons or instruments. just 4 northern, working class, factory fodder young lads. some people are just born to make music.

[@marekryszard]

Munich, West Germany 1979: My German girlfriend was well into Joy Division. She absolutely adored them. It was the strangest music I'd encountered to that point. I grew to love it ❤ ❤

[@frankbrinkmann2510]

Ian Curtis forever

[@Agitated_Alien]

the video suits the music perfectly..love it

[@johnny4eel]

Mind reader

[@vongonerogue]

wish I could’ve been there to seen them in their prime, at least once.

[@MrHavq83]

Greatness!❤

[@lllJohnConnorlll]

Joy Division, la máxima expresión de la musica.... Los amo.

[@manicmilam6852]

One of my favorite bands for many years

[@777TEARS]

My 13 y.o.doughter' s fave song!

[@megusta4342]

try this song out - faceless humming by the impures...... underrated as heck song :) is a bop doe really chill vibes [=]-=]vv

[@maisiefreeman8597]

This song dragged me out of some really dark times. Thank you Mr Curtis.

[@jmanza92]

This song is saving lives right now. a timeless classic 🎶🎵

[@megusta4342]

try this song out - faceless humming by the impures...... underrated as heck song :) is a bop doe really chill vibes [=]-=]

[@jmanza92]

@@megusta4342 alright I'll check it out, thxs

[@jmanza92]

@@megusta4342 hey that song is pretty bad ass and I have saved it inside my playlist

[@interwebification4473]

the way this song is recorded is such a moment in time.

[@em8991]

The aesthetics of this video match with what I had always associated this song with.

[@connorfruth4120]

I was born almost EXACTLY 40 years after Ian Curtis... He was born July 15, 1956. I was born July 16, 1996 so I feel as if I can connect with him on a highly spiritual level. I almost hung myself before I even knew who Joy Division was. I was majorly depressed and all that. But anyways, rest easy, Ian. I love you and the rest of the band and what you did, musically. So genius.

[@nboy9155]

Connor Fruth same man.. I feel the exact same way.. I was also born on the exact same date.. I feel like I can relate to his personality if that makes sense

[@andres65080]

Ian actually killed himself on the same day as my birthday, May 19, and apparently one of the last things he did was watch a Werner Herzog movie, whose work I really admire since I would like be a film director myself. I feel very connected to JD, the ending of this song brings tears to my eyes. Too much feeling, too many cold and callous people in the world..

[@SDSypher]

this is one of the songs that gives me nostalgia for times i haven't experienced or won't again. the moment of clarity in the party where you freeze in time and soak in everything going on around you. The midnight drives through the rain, dimly lit by streetlights. getting lost in the stars with the girl i loved. the feeling of existential loneliness while contemplating life. brings up so many emotions.

[@margarita_24]

Когда я наткнулась на эту группу, то не могла понять, почему многим она нравится. Но стоило только вслушаться во многие песни...и меня поразило это до глубины души.

[@underdawg2743]

No one can reach the peak hit by Ian Curtis here. He was an absolute genius, a total 1 off R.I.P.

[@Morbidia]

Dark Wave music is the best 80's post punk. Real music ever :)

[@larryronkq586]

THIS WAS THE 7DZ

[@JH14FAN]

Happy birthday Peter Hook. Very underrated bassist. All in all, this is a great song, and it’s sad that I feel that I can relate to it and to Ian.

[@uniboni]

One of the my very favorite songs and bands ever.

[@klementtaralevich7798]

indeed!

[@braxtonswarroom8297]

This song was in my life in my greatest lows and greatest highs. Timeless.

[@OccidentalExpression]

Joy Division and post punk are more accurate at expressing depression in my opinion, instead of melodic sad songs because depression isn't feeling sad, it's a cold uncaring apathy like the simple and stripped down sound you get from Joy Division.

[@maryburke5423]

Those bands were coming from parts of England that was still bombed out since ww2. Looking back from where we are, I think post punk explored a lot of the trauma left by ww2 that wasn’t talked about in Britain. It also embodied the sense of hopelessness that the Cold War had wrought amongst young people. And yes, punk and post punk music often confronted mental health issues that had never been ok to talk about before.

[@clivearmstrong5448]

Still one of the most haunting and poignant songs written to this day.

[@lewisrogers5685]

God bless this band for the music they offered us.

[@darylcumming7119]

This video is a perfect vehicle for this great Joy Division song. 😊

[@GratedArseCheeks]

Good to see so many spanish people like joy division, good on you guys

[@shamuswinston]

Joy Division's music is equal to Picasso...abstract and magnificent.

[@matthieujaeb3003]

Shamus O'Kane What?????(wtf....) JOY DIVISION needs no comparisons

[@mihanich]

***** are you sure he wasn't?

[@davidefuochetti1063]

Picasso era cubista

[@underdawg2743]

yeah sonic abstraction, that's a good description

[@eileenstubington8592]

The 55 second mark is so nice not to mention

[@bazzb1973]

Never gets old🙏

[@joepollock8455]

STILL LIT. STILL LEGIT. STILL LIVING FOR IT. 🖤

[@paultoms2792]

One of greatest riffs ever awesome Joy Division😊

[@mc77ification]

God bless Ian! You are missed :(

[@user-id3cu1mz2e]

This song makes me cry and at the same makes me feel happy. It is hard to explain.

[@homebrewglobalmedia]

Loved this at the time, gets better with age.

[@andreslleras319]

love this song!

[@josephstearns3488]

I think this my favorite song of all time.

[@megusta4342]

try this song out - faceless humming by the impures...... underrated as heck song :) is a bop doe really chill vibes v v v [=]-=]

[@hughmcnamara1790]

Me too , Like a Stone by Audioslave is second

[@davidstewart6053]

Introduced to them at 17, two year's after Ian's passing. The impact of hearing the Warsaw bootleg and realizing that whatever was on tape was all there would ever be... Still listen frequently and find myself transported to another age. Four young men who may not have fully grasped what they were doing have made music and many lives better.

[@marisolgreen]

Joy division forever ♥️

[@Steve_643]

Ian Curtis had the spirit