Features
Friday, April 2 2010
"Maybe You Do Want to Grow Up After All": An Interview with Bernard Sumner
When asked about how he feels about the term "icon", Bernard Sumner tells PopMatters that "I don't think I'm a legend. I think I've just got an interesting history." This, his time with Joy Division, New Order, and new band Bad Lieutenant are all a part of this epic interview ...
Tuesday, June 12 2007
Closer, Still: Reflections on Joy Division
To some, Joy Division's music is depressing. To others, who've trailed along where the music takes them, it's cathartic.
Reviews
Thursday, May 8 2008
Joy Division: The Best of Joy Division
The legendary post-punk pioneers get Rhino's famous "Best of" treatment. Sadly, we all could have made this album ourselves.
Friday, December 21 2007
Joy Division: Unknown Pleasures
Anton Cobijn's movie biopic has triggered the largest revival of interest in Joy Division in nearly a decade.
Blogs
Wednesday, January 25 2012
Magically Disordered: The Joy Division Mickey Mouse T-Shirt
I went to Disney World for the first time in my life in November 2011. At that time, I saw, in person, the Joy Division…
Friday, January 13 2012
Counterbalance No. 64: Joy Division’s 'Unknown Pleasures'
Can Joy Division’s 1979 debut make you feel the pleasures of a normal man? It's the 64th most acclaimed album of all time. We’ll share a drink and step outside for another Counterbalance.
Friday, July 8 2011
Counterbalance No. 41: Joy Division’s 'Closer'
Eric Klinger and Jason Mendelsohn take on Joy Division's Closer in this week’s edition of Counterbalance. It’s Number 41 on the Acclaimed Music list of the Greatest Albums of All Time. This is the way—step inside!
Wednesday, May 11 2011
Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan Honors Joy Division
Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan's dealings with drug addiction have been well-documented. Last week, though, Gahan, who has been clean for over a decade, was…
Friday, February 11 2011
Unknown Pleasures Indeed: Playmobil Figurines Perform Joy Division's "Transmission"
That pesky Pitchfork website scooped us with this story, but hey, something this cool warrants repeating. Watch below as Joy Division's performance of "Transmission" on…
