Joy Division + New Order: Decades

First, there was Joy Division. Their music reflected both the barren urban landscape of their native Manchester in the late 1970s and singer Ian Curtis's heart of darkness. They remain forever defined by both the suicide of their extraordinary and extraordinarily volatile singer and two albums as close to perfection as music can come. From the ashes of Joy Division came New Order - their globally popular music bridged the chasm between indie and dance and inspired a generation. Having conquered the world and maintained their credibility, they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory and imploded in a tsunami of recrimination, while still making fabulous music. It's a tale of death, destroyed friendships and bungled finances, but the story of Joy Division and New Order is also the saga of two bands who made extraordinary music which defined their times and overturned the musical landscape.

Author: John Aizlewood
Publisher: Palazzo Editions
Published: 11/15/2021
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 10.87h x 8.58w x 0.94d
ISBN13: 9781786751164
ISBN10: 178675116X
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Music
- Music | Genres & Styles | General

About the Author
John Aizlewood writes for Mojo, Q and Classic Rock. During a 25-year career, he has written about music for the Guardian, Blender, The Observer, Melody Maker, Sounds, FHM, The Sunday Times and a host of others. His books include Love Is The Drug (1994) and Playing At Home (1998).