Unknown Pleasures (studio album) by Joy Division

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
Year: 1979
Overall rank: 38th   Overall chart historyOverall chart history
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87/100 (from 2,264 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top 5 albums of 1979 (3rd)
Award Top 10 albums of the 1970s (9th)
Award Top 50 albums of all time (38th)
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This album is rated in the top 1% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 86.5/100, a mean average of 85.3/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 86.6/100. The standard deviation for this album is 14.9.

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From 02/22/2024 21:12
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.
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From 02/12/2024 16:57
Relate way too much to the "sound" of this album if that makes sense
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From 01/03/2024 15:18
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
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85/100
From 05/18/2023 10:58
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.
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From 03/16/2023 17:07
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.
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From 10/08/2022 18:35
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
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From 08/31/2022 03:23
Great album
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From 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.
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From 06/23/2022 21:46
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.
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80/100
From 04/13/2022 17:06
Dark and challenging mostly where the moments of sparseness feel like respite. There is real substance here but needs multiple listens to get more out of it.
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Best Albums of 1979
1. London Calling by The Clash
2. The Wall by Pink Floyd
3. Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division
4. Fear Of Music by Talking Heads
5. Entertainment! by Gang Of Four
6. Breakfast In America by Supertramp
7. Off The Wall by Michael Jackson
8. Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
9. Highway To Hell by AC/DC
10. Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
11. Reggatta De Blanc by The Police
12. Damn The Torpedoes by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
13. Metal Box by Public Image Ltd.
14. The B-52's by The B-52's
15. Specials by The Specials
16. Armed Forces by Elvis Costello And The Attractions
17. Singles Going Steady by Buzzcocks
18. 154 by Wire
19. Setting Sons by The Jam
20. Y by The Pop Group
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