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.
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.