Atrocity Exhibition (track)
by Joy Division
Atrocity Exhibition appears on the following album(s) by Joy Division:
- Closer (track #1) (this album) (1980)
- Heart And Soul (track #28) (compilation) (1997)
- Les Bains Douches 18 December 1979 (track #12) (2001)
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| ! | 05/01/2026 23:29 | Musicbuff123 | 728 | 70/100 |
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I really have no idea why I love the phrase "This is the way, step inside" so much. The tribal-like drums are excellent. It's an odd opening track, but it definitely works. (Edited)
I think the drums add atmosphere and sound great.
Such an atmospheric opener, full of pure frustration!
An excellent start to this album (Edited)
Mother Nature's Son TOP 100 COMMENTER 04/23/2013 20:59 | #74291
I think the drums are kinda laughable! (Edited)
JulianR TOP 100 COMMENTER 10/18/2017 23:46 | #199682
Jackie Leibzeit, is that you?
