Ian Curtis passing: 30 years ago today


I came late to this band (Joy Division) but became very interested in their music recently. Is it true they only produce 2 records? Seems like quite a legacy based on such limited production. They were amazingly talented.
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He was a true poet, with the guts to tell the truth.
Joy Division cut through cut through all the bullshit and hit you where it hurts.
From my perspective they had something truly unique. Majesty. But it was a true collaboration between all of them, including Martin Hannett, their producer.
Strangely enough, the rest of the band say they never really listened to Ian's lyrics at the time, and only understood in retrospect how dark the place he was in.
Yet the music and lyrics are seamless.