Unknown Pleasures (studio album) by Joy Division

Ian Curtis (1956 - 1980), the musician, lead singer and lyricist of post-punk Joy Division is the mind and voice of this, the band's, debut album.
The music is of a high quality and the message in the lyrics are well-stated and apparently sincere. Not to appreciate the album's importance, so close to its mentor´s passing, would therefore be callous and insensitive.

Despite its unquestionable excellence, however, not being a record of my particular favourite genres, I won't be going out to buy it. Not right now, anyway.

I've been listening to this album for the last 40 years now from a young boy to a middle-aged dad and it has never lost it's impact in all these years. What would Ian think I don't know? He'd probably frown and crack open another can.

This is simply the greatest album ever produced in my opinion from one of the best environments for music- Manchester, Factory records, Tony Wilson and finally the genius that was Martin Hannett who was largely responsible for much of the 'sound' of Joy Division.

Relate way too much to the "sound" of this album if that makes sense

Un álbum Badass!

Escuchar "Unknown Pleasures" me hizo sentir como si fuera el antihéroe de una película de acción ochentera.

Tiene un sonido directo, oscuro y potente, básicamente es todo lo que esperarías de un álbum Post-Punk.

Además, tiene excelentes canciones como: "Disorder", "Day of the Lords", "New Dawn Fades", "Shadowplay" y mi favorita del disco "Interzone" creo haberla escuchado en un videojuego de Tony Hawk cuando jugaba en el ps2 hace muchos años, aunque no recuerdo bien, pero qué más da, es una gran canción y simplemente no puedo dejar de escucharla

A heavy and dark record that doesn't offer any rest from the gloom which can overpower a lot of new listeners. If you enjoy a tense atmosphere, just like I do, then this record will be a perfect match for you. It is unrelenting with its atmosphere than can so easily smother anyone that listens to it. Every member of the group contributes to this environment with each one giving a fantastic performance. The guitars are distorted and the drum pattern provides a brilliant foundation to build upon. The vocal technique and style is one of the most unique I have ever heard and gives an extra feeling of uneasiness especially on songs such as She's Lost Control and I Remember Nothing. When it all comes together it creates a moody and distinct atmosphere that I love to get lost in time and time again. Overall, this album might not be for everyone but the dark tone and atmosphere works brilliantly for me making it one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had with a record.

Surprised I didn't like this given I like some of Joy Division/New Order's singles. Disorder and New Dawn Fades are great, but I found the rest of the album very monotonous and boring. Massively overrated for me.

So ahead of their time. Especially with unknown pleasures. Sounds like an album that could’ve been made in AT LEAST the early 90’s. Truly one of the best ever

Great album

From JoaoMoreira 08/22/2022 00:40

Great sound in a very characterful way.
Stooges’ influence never occurred to me but it’s obvious in Sumner’s guitar.
Also they’re clearly one of Bauhaus’ biggest influence.

Probably the greatest post punk album, almost every song on here is captivating and great in its own way. I really like dark, haunting and heavy atmosphere that maintains through entire record. Disorder, New Dawn Fades, She's Lost Control and Shadowplay are masterpieces.