Joy Division
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Captain Beard
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It's taken from a WWII book, a "joy division" was a Nazi internment camp where the Jewish women were forced to perform sexual favors on the soldiers.Random Beard said:
That's about as kickass as it is evil, not exactly gay.
spaffe
Geisterglut
I've heard that they're pretty similar to Depeche Mode, thus I wouldn't touch it with four feet stick 
IOfTheStorm
Gogol Bordello
Random Beard said:
Joy Division is probably the most depressing band ever (imo). They are supposed to be part of this .. "dark wave" scene of the late 70s early 80s, but their sound was quite unique to put them in a specific genre. Just melodic rock with "to cut your wrists" melodies and really depressing atmosphere. Ian Curtis (the singer) always sings like he is in the edge of a suicide attempt, and finally he made it (and it was a successfull one too). His lyrics were painfully sincere too, amazing lyrics really. "Closer" is highly recommended, download "Decades" (the song) first to get a good picture of what i mean.
most of the time when someone doesn't know Joy Divison, i mention the first crow soundtrack the song "dead souls" that The Cure performed. That's a Joy Division cover. After the singer died the rest of the band went on in the 80's to form New Order which was quite popular.
The CD "Still" has some of their best songs though.
The CD "Still" has some of their best songs though.
IOfTheStorm said:
Joy Division is probably the most depressing band ever (imo). They are supposed to be part of this .. "dark wave" scene of the late 70s early 80s, but their sound was quite unique to put them in a specific genre. Just melodic rock with "to cut your wrists" melodies and really depressing atmosphere. Ian Curtis (the singer) always sings like he is in the edge of a suicide attempt, and finally he made it (and it was a successfull one too). His lyrics were painfully sincere too, amazing lyrics really. "Closer" is highly recommended, download "Decades" (the song) first to get a good picture of what i mean.
He couldnt have said it any better. Ian Curtis sounds like a suicidal Jim Morrison. They arent the most talented band with each of their respective insturments, but that really doesnt matter as they are able to create such intoxicating atmosphere.
Always has been one of my favorite bands. They only really had three albums: Closer ( the best), Unknown Pleasures (2nd best), and Still (good)
Oh and if NAD likes the angst of Nirvana, he should find Joy division make Kurt CObain seem happy.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
A huge influence on Radiohead, obviously.
Plus, I love New Order. "True Faith" is one of my favorite songs of all time.
Plus, I love New Order. "True Faith" is one of my favorite songs of all time.
Holy shit you guys have totally sold me on these dudes, even spaffe's comment because Depeche Mode fucking rule. No download, no sample, no. When I go pick up the new Queens on Tuesday, Joy Division is coming home with me as well. 
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
Long ago yes, and I love it thusly. You make a JD reference I take it? Yes yes, muchly thusly yes.
Love of Life is probably my favorite Swans album. The Sound of Freedom is definitely my favorite Swans song though. UNRULY.
Love of Life is probably my favorite Swans album. The Sound of Freedom is definitely my favorite Swans song though. UNRULY.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
Oh yeah, Swans is one of those bands that I'm going to enjoy taking my time with. There is no way I'm going to do them the disservice of getting 'too much, too soon'. Let's face it, one Swans album can last you a year.
By the way, just for the love of goat do two things for me: (1) Watch trainspotting (and then listen to "Love of Life" again), and (2) listen to the Meads CD-R today because it's a Sunday.
By the way, just for the love of goat do two things for me: (1) Watch trainspotting (and then listen to "Love of Life" again), and (2) listen to the Meads CD-R today because it's a Sunday.
Russell
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dubloth said:
It was NIN that covered the Joy Division track for the Crow ST. The Cure's song, Burn, was an original
Ah okay, I get it now. I don't really remember the Cure's song on that soundtrack, but I do remember NIN's contribution.
I have 10 Swans discs, and although I've dedicated many hours in listening to those, there is still very much left to discover on what I have. Honestly I don't really need anymore, but in the coming years I'm sure to complete the massive discography, along with groups like Pink Floyd and King Crimson.
I have 10 Swans discs, and although I've dedicated many hours in listening to those, there is still very much left to discover on what I have. Honestly I don't really need anymore, but in the coming years I'm sure to complete the massive discography, along with groups like Pink Floyd and King Crimson.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
Awesome soundtrack, awesome movie.
Although "Big Emtpy" by STP is way overplayed on the radio here.
Still cannot believe Brandon Lee died during the making of that. It's a fucken triad conspiracy I tell ya.
Although "Big Emtpy" by STP is way overplayed on the radio here.
Still cannot believe Brandon Lee died during the making of that. It's a fucken triad conspiracy I tell ya.
Russell
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True, in all respects. The soundtrack is just great. A very good movie too, although at times just a little... Well, cheesy!
Haha, shame about numbers 2 and 3
Haha, shame about numbers 2 and 3
well fuck, call me retarded. Man its been so long since ive listened to that soundtrack.
Swans rule im putting out a tribute to them <3
Swans rule im putting out a tribute to them <3
