Reaction/Breakdown of Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

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  • @tensiony7414
    @tensiony7414 2 роки тому +67

    The story behind She's Lost Control is pretty heartbreaking, Ian Curtis had a job as a work coach helping people with special needs find employment, and worked with a young women who had epilepsy. He would later learn while checking up on her that she had died from an epileptic fit, near to the time he himself was diagnosed with the same condition.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +17

      Thank you for explaining this. That totally changes my view on that song now. I appreciate this one so much more because of this.

    • @countlezard1546
      @countlezard1546 2 роки тому +5

      @@lusciousluie I believe he actually witnessed the woman having an epileptic seizure, which he may have also experienced himself later. His dance style while performing has been called his epilepsy dance.

  • @themadcow71
    @themadcow71 2 роки тому +46

    This album gets way better the longer you listen to it.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +5

      I see that! Lots of favorites on this one

  • @Ellis2003
    @Ellis2003 2 роки тому +40

    Sad to think Ian never got to see how loved his work would become over time, one of the most iconic albums of the 70s

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +4

      It really is sad. I was initially going to listen to Closer for this months love theme, but felt this would be better to start out with.

    • @Ellis2003
      @Ellis2003 2 роки тому +1

      @@lusciousluie I get a similar sadness listening to Nick Drake, especially since he was vocal with how his lack of success at the time was adding to his depression/addiction, recommend him heavily if you haven’t gave the album ‘Pink Moon’ a listen!

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself 2 роки тому +1

      @@Ellis2003 Was just going to mention Nick, but you already did 👌🏽

    • @stefanba2029
      @stefanba2029 2 роки тому +2

      +1 for Nick Drake's Pink Moon

    • @dmrsk1899
      @dmrsk1899 2 роки тому +1

      I feel bad saying this, but I sometimes wonder if this album would have gotten its legendary status if the tragedy never took place.

  • @mt2188
    @mt2188 2 роки тому +19

    So happy to be from Manchester we have some of the best music ever

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      I definitely agree with you

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself 2 роки тому

      You guys do. It's seriously amazing how much greatness came from your city! I look at my faves and so many come from there.

    • @stefanba2029
      @stefanba2029 2 роки тому

      Joy Division, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, yes!

    • @rowan8752
      @rowan8752 2 роки тому

      @@stefanba2029 oasis ??

    • @stefanba2029
      @stefanba2029 2 роки тому

      @@rowan8752 I don't like them 😐

  • @rithvikbonam8507
    @rithvikbonam8507 2 роки тому +22

    You’re on a roll with these reactions with BCNR, MCR, Kendrick, and now Joy Division. Extremely grateful

    • @happycrimson
      @happycrimson 2 роки тому +1

      he's listening to all the best stuff right away lol

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +3

      A lot essentials still to come!

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +3

      Definitely a lot of material out there I've personally wanted to knock out.

  • @questocd174
    @questocd174 2 роки тому +10

    I also recently heard this for the first time. It hit me tonaly first. The sound really connected with me, some kind of punk meets The Doors. There is a genuine raw quality that can't be faked. Lyrically it opens everything and lifts it to another level. I dug it big time.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому

      Okay I'm so glad you said this because I was getting some Doors from this. That was on the tip of my tongue. Definitely a raw sound and his words are so unique to these situations.

  • @sylviecolaarts
    @sylviecolaarts 2 роки тому +7

    As a drummer, you might be interested to know the producer made the drummer completely dismantle his kit in Control and a few other songs and he had to play each part of his drum kit separately so there wouldn't be bleed through like there would be playing the whole kit together. Also, what sounds like a lead guitar line is actually the bass guitar playing high up the top frets and strings.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +3

      That's crazy to hear! There was some disjointedness through the songs so that makes sense but i think it added to the style.

  • @danielgomez9056
    @danielgomez9056 2 роки тому +12

    Glad you're checking this one out! This was the record that every post-punk band wanted to make and basically wrote the rule book of gothic rock. I'm excited for you to check out their followup Closer. Their non-album singles are also definitely worth a listen.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      I had always seen that album cover everywhere and never thought to listen to them. It's a great and quick listen with a lot to offer! I was going to listen to Closer first but this felt more appropriate.

  • @Velocijoey
    @Velocijoey 2 роки тому +9

    FIRST TIME?! Yo this album is a treat! Love them.

  • @justsomejusstsome8994
    @justsomejusstsome8994 2 роки тому +10

    One of the most classic albums... ever.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +2

      Can't believe I had never listened to it!

  • @doomedatx
    @doomedatx 2 роки тому +2

    Love your reactions luie! You manage to highlight things that I may not have thought of, especially with your wholly unique perspective on the lyrics you analyze. Actually helps me enjoy music I have previously listened to more, as well as get a little bit of the same feeling i got the first time i listened. Solid reaction format and a wonderfully unique perspective! Refreshingly you ❤

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      thank you for your comments! I always appreciate hearing feedback and am glad to hear there was something new here for you!

  • @mercurymachines4311
    @mercurymachines4311 2 роки тому +6

    Such an amazing Album that was so far ahead of its time. Shadowplay is one of my personal favourites off this Album. More Joy Division would be fantastic, I think 'Closer' is an even better Album.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      Shadowplay is my favorite off of this album atm!

  • @shaneortega2894
    @shaneortega2894 2 роки тому +3

    Great reaction Luie- Joy Division only released 2 albums but they released a few non-album singles as well. Some of their best songs were singles, such as Dead Souls, Transmission, Atmosphere and Love will tear us apart. Those are definitely worth you checking out.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      I will definitely be checking out Closer in the future. That was actually going to be first and during this month but Unknown Pleasures seemed to be the better first listen.

    • @sieciobywatel
      @sieciobywatel Рік тому +1

      As OP suggested, singles are a real treat, especially Dead Souls and Transmission would be my recommendations.

  • @glenngastonjonsson7954
    @glenngastonjonsson7954 2 роки тому +1

    I was a bit too young when this was released. In the early 80¨s, I listened to Human League, Depeche Mode, Adam and the Ants, The Specials, Kissing The Pink Soft Cell and eventually The Smiths. Then I discovered Sisters of Mercy, New Order and Joy Division at the same time about 1985. "Blue Momday" was a staple song, but i didn't think much of it, 'cos it was so so dancy. Then I heard "Closer" before "Unknown Pleasures". My life has never been the same after finding Joy Division. They where somethig else. Thanks for a great reaction, sir.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +2

      I've played in new wave bands that had a lot of these bands on their setlist but I haven't done a deep dive in any of them. Joy Division happens to be the first. And I'm glad it was because the palate was totally clear.

  • @onasmerjil24
    @onasmerjil24 2 роки тому +3

    Shadowplay is such a badass song, great reaction bro.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      Shadowplay is such a great song!

  • @stefanba2029
    @stefanba2029 2 роки тому +1

    That will grow on you with more listens. I can't get bored of them for 20+ years

  • @thesoundlikechameleons2082
    @thesoundlikechameleons2082 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful reaction dude.

  • @sammalla5238
    @sammalla5238 Рік тому +1

    This is the only record I personally consider as a PERFECT Album. The gothic atmosphere that drench throughout the setlist, Ian's haunting vocals, immaculate production & just the flow from one song to the next is absolutely mastery!!!

  • @alokein7533
    @alokein7533 2 роки тому +2

    Great Reaction!! You should react to Interpol's turn on the bright lights, it's very melancholic

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      I like the sound of that!

    • @alokein7533
      @alokein7533 2 роки тому

      @@lusciousluie you will not be disappointed, it is the main album of the post punk revival

  • @oskarobit
    @oskarobit Рік тому

    It's just wonderful that when people discover to Joy Division, they start to hearing them in the songs of The Cure, Jesus and Mary Chain, Editors, Interpol... Even so oposite in styles artist like Moby, U2, The Killers, Depeche Mode or Nine Inch Nails declare their love to JD...
    PS. about the synths and noises. The band New Order said that one day Ian came with records from Kraftwerk (Autobahn & Trans Europe Express) saying that was the thing. The started they concerts with "Autobahn" sounding, he loved the aesthetic of the Germans and that any member of the band were more important than other.

    • @oskarobit
      @oskarobit Рік тому

      Every one must watch the film "CONTROL" by Anton Corbijn, who is responsible from a lot of ICONIC rock/music photographs: from JD to Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, John Lee Hooker, Miles Davis, REM, U2 (The Joshua Tree), Bowie, Slash, Nick Cave, Rolling Stones...

  • @TitoMaiaFigueiredo
    @TitoMaiaFigueiredo Рік тому

    So amazing when huge fans like me and so many others explains all the context of those days. A masterpiece work, thats transcend art. His literary influences, the origin
    and development of illness, how their precarious equipments gave to the producer the freedom to did avant-garde studio experimentarions. Its incredible to imagine that four poor guys did two another artistically revolutions in same place; in an aesthetics approach and in (no)market. The same working class, same foggy escape, that same city once changed the human being conditions. The dispair and angry was the same, in 1879,
    1979 and probably nowadays, but I cant imagine a new Marx or New Joy Division.
    A despite of all scenarios, the resilience of New Order must give us the power to our strungles. Go ahead, mate. Dreams never end.

  • @jffullum4325
    @jffullum4325 2 роки тому +1

    One of the most influential band out there.

  • @planr5572
    @planr5572 Рік тому +4

    This is a heavy album, sonically and lyrically. It doesn't sound depressing, it's the sound of depression. Not an album I want to hear every day but like all good works of musical art, it stands up to repeated listens.

    • @evanmobley5117
      @evanmobley5117 Рік тому

      the difference between joy division and new order is depression

    • @Sporkonafork1
      @Sporkonafork1 Рік тому

      @@evanmobley5117 joy division is depression, new order is indifference

  • @ps4vortex903
    @ps4vortex903 8 місяців тому +1

    you should watch the movie Control! it's about Ian Curtis's life and it was directed by Joy Division's photographer

  • @alcibiadesnz
    @alcibiadesnz 2 роки тому

    Hi mate. Really like your reaction videos. You have great musical taste and your comments are always very insightful. Hope your channel takes off!

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому

      Thank you for this! I definitely have a lot of friends to thank for my musical taste. These bands have piqued my interest for a long time and this is the perfect way for me to listen to them.

    • @alcibiadesnz
      @alcibiadesnz 2 роки тому

      @Luie Plays Drums no problem. This is definitely one of the best "reaction" channels here. After this you should check out Turn on the Bright Lights by Interpol. Similar sound to Joy Division but 20 years later.

  • @Anaabella-ey1
    @Anaabella-ey1 2 роки тому +1

    Many pleople don't like Ian's voice cause they say it sounds emotionless and monotone, and say their music is too sad, I don't necassarily desagree but I think it reflects how tired he was and how he didn't feel joy or pleasure n anything (especially in the Closer album), yet I can definitely feel the emotion, and those who deal with depression can understand that, his voice wasn't very "expressive" most of the time but he was actually suffering a lot internally, mentally and had a lot of issues (depression, epilepsy which caused him to have very bad seizures, a failing marriage), which ultimately led to his suicide so of course their music wasn't particularly "happy", espacially the lyrics, yet it was very real and it was about real life problems. Anyway I'm happy you liked this album and can't wait to see your reaction to Closer (it's very heavy tho, lyrically and emotionally).

  • @countlezard1546
    @countlezard1546 2 роки тому +1

    The Closer album is actually far more grim and hopeless than this one. In fact the last 4 songs, Heart and Soul, 24 hours, the Eternal, and Decades, as if written as a eulogy to himself, reminds one very much of a funeral dirge. These are also my 4 favorite Joy Division songs behind single Love Will Tear Us Apart.
    The album cover, also chosen I believe mostly by Ian Curtis, shows a wake where the women are mourning their deceased loved one. His tragic death doesn't seem like a spontaneous decision. He left no note, but his songs were the note. Its just that nobody realized it until after the fact. So sad.
    He was a true poet who spoke from the deepest recesses of his soul. So reminiscent of Jim Morrison and the Doors that it almost feels like he became the temporary vessel of the same spiritual entity, which uses its chosen to communicate its message before eventually internally destroying them and moving on to another. Curt Cobain? Who else?
    Side note: I had just gotten into the Post punk/New Wave scene a couple months before his death and already knew this was my favorite band, as it still is today.
    Reply

  • @maxh_music
    @maxh_music 2 роки тому +2

    The vocal rhythm for how the lyrics are delivered in Disorder reminds me of something David Byrne would do.

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +3

      I can totally see that actually! Talking Heads would be a fun one to listen to!

    • @maxh_music
      @maxh_music 2 роки тому

      @@lusciousluie I’d love to hear your perspective on Remain in Light. It’s got some wild rhythm sections and songs.

  • @sherzodakhmedov6343
    @sherzodakhmedov6343 Рік тому

    I wish I could listen to this album for first time again

  • @Edward1312
    @Edward1312 Рік тому +1

    I dont think this is a toxic album at all. For me this album is all about introspection, personified in lyrical form, through the lens of the life of Curtis at that time. The lyrics document his mental turmoil's leading up to his eventual suicide. Its also obvious through the lyrics that he is trying to work out and work through the issues that existed in his life, even if the eventual conclusion is self destructive. He is obviously racked full of indecision and self doubt but he isn't really blaming anyone else other than himself ultimately and he is apologetic of his apparent detachment. See the song Isolation on Closer "I'm ashamed of the things I've been put through, I'm ashamed of the person I am" He does feel and recognise the emotion, what he is unable to do, is show it!. See Closer Passover "This is the crisis I knew had to come, destroying the balanced I'd kept" Ian was a modern day Hamlet! Unknown Pleasures is a seminal album because no one had attempted to record an album full of songs like these before, but It wasn't a conscious decision to do this by the other members of the band, they thought, as Tony Wilson says, it was just being arty, however, what they didn't realise was Curtis meant it, so it happened largely by accident and the prophetic production of Martin Hannett.

  • @urcurlydawg932
    @urcurlydawg932 2 роки тому +1

    Joy division are great. Would love to see interpol's turn on the bright lights album

  • @MrPboys1
    @MrPboys1 2 роки тому +2

    Unknown pleasures is fantastic, Closer is the masterpiece

  • @crose7412
    @crose7412 Рік тому

    31:26 Verse 2 of 'Shadowplay' is a synopsis of the 1960s Twilight Zone episode of the same title.

  • @DuarteC8
    @DuarteC8 2 роки тому +1

    She's Lost control is really about a girl he watched having an epilepsy atack... It was a marking episode in is life once he suffered from the same desease and it was a great issue for him... Possibly played a part in is depression and helped in his tragic ending... Great álbum, great reaction, do watch the live for this song, I Leave the link...

    • @DuarteC8
      @DuarteC8 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ZAszSJnTKaA/v-deo.html

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for explaining this. I did read that he suffered from epilepsy. It's easy to lose this context within the albums own context. Especially as he's talking about these relationships.
      I'm gonna have to listen to that song again because I'm sure my thoughts will change.

  • @luana45393
    @luana45393 2 роки тому +1

    Don't know if you know but the cause of Ian's death was actually suicide, by hanging, he suffered from depression and epilepsy having bad seizures sometimes even on stage and the meds actually seemed to make it worse, he gave many signs through his lyrics and even the tone of his voice, and on their 2nd and last album Closer those signs became even more pronounced, it's sad that the band members didn't took the lyrics more seriously, since he wrote all of them, one of the members said they thought it was "just lyrics", he was only 23 :(

  • @DRACULAFLOWMUSIC
    @DRACULAFLOWMUSIC 2 роки тому

    good reaction ! glad you enjoyed this record and the great thing is that joy division only get better and more interesting the more you listen to them .......should also check out the Closer LP

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and I totally agree! Such a different sound compared to the rest of the bands in this era

  • @transmit13
    @transmit13 Рік тому

    Joy Division. Sweet! Subscribed.

  • @NoxiousRob
    @NoxiousRob Рік тому

    Shadowplay will always be my favourite JD track, Atmosphere and Dead Souls not far behind

  • @terrypmusic
    @terrypmusic Рік тому

    Great stuff, keep it up

  • @SR91313
    @SR91313 2 роки тому

    There's also another album, "Warsaw", which was going to be their original debut album with RCA in 1977, but they didn't like the production at the time and canned it. But it did later get re-released in 94. It's actually pretty good and you can tell they're not as polished. It also seems to be a it punkier from what I remember. They were just such a great band that influenced so many others. Radiohead are big fans of them and has covered at least one of their songs. I think it was "Ceremony".
    Also check out some of the rare live footage. Especially "Shadowplay" in Paris(I think) as well as a few other songs. One of the few shows, or part of a show, that was caught on film. It's truly amazing.
    Anyway, nice breakdown, especially for a first listen👍

    • @voiceover2191
      @voiceover2191 5 місяців тому +1

      Trent Reznor also did some great covers live from Joy Division, they are around here on youtube

  • @johnkeane1419
    @johnkeane1419 Рік тому

    Definitely think there are heavy metal undertones with some of the riffs and song titles. IC was quite a sci fi reader, apparently.

  • @tankieag1117
    @tankieag1117 2 роки тому

    love it

  • @chrislufc
    @chrislufc 2 роки тому

    I look forward to your reaction to Closer.

  • @olentor
    @olentor 2 роки тому +1

    Nice review! Have you considered doing one for Song Machine by Gorillaz? In my opinion, easily their best work since Plastic Beach!

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      There is more of the Gorillaz that I would like to eventually visit. There is quite a bit of music that I would like to cover before diving into the Gorillaz atm.

  • @ijustneedmyself
    @ijustneedmyself 2 роки тому

    Love JD. My favorite song is hard to choose! Maybe "Disorder," maybe "Dead Souls," maybe "Digital"??

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      Disorder was great! It sounded close to what i was familiar with. Are those others from Closer?

    • @stefanba2029
      @stefanba2029 2 роки тому

      @@lusciousluie Yes, Dead Souls was covered by Nine Inch Nails and used in the film, Brandon Lee's Crow

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself 2 роки тому +1

      @@lusciousluie I'm glad you enjoyed the album. Ian's voice is usually a turn off for people. It's cool you were open-minded to a voice that isn't typical and/or "nice" sounding. "Dead Souls" and "Digital" are both on "Substance 1977-1980," a compilation album.

    • @philiphull2913
      @philiphull2913 Рік тому

      Dead Souls and Digital can be found and Still - a compilation of non album tracks that were released in weird and wonderful formats and often obscure and hard to find at the time.

  • @josebarrocas8570
    @josebarrocas8570 Рік тому +1

    Urban Goth

  • @troutbumandsam5394
    @troutbumandsam5394 Місяць тому

    Ian was in hís early 20's when this was written, just saying//troutbumandsam

  • @thesoundlikechameleons2082
    @thesoundlikechameleons2082 Рік тому

    Day of the lords possibly the darkest song EVER made. - C

  • @luana45393
    @luana45393 2 роки тому

    Pleasee say you'll react to Closer ❤

  • @kaithecactus3714
    @kaithecactus3714 2 роки тому +2

    closer is much more experimental, versatile, and dare I say emotional, in my opinion

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      I imagine with Ian's passing that it was much more emotional.

    • @kaithecactus3714
      @kaithecactus3714 2 роки тому

      @@lusciousluie ian actually sings and writes in that album, but yes! you get to hear a man singing on the brink of suicide 🧍

    • @Andermander429
      @Andermander429 Рік тому

      ​@@kaithecactus3714 well Ian wrote almost all of the recorded songs they had

    • @kaithecactus3714
      @kaithecactus3714 Рік тому

      @@Andermander429 yes, that is exactly what i said, thanks

  • @fernandohinojosa3211
    @fernandohinojosa3211 2 роки тому +1

    Can you react to "Daydream nation" and "You're living all over me"?

  • @kaithecactus3714
    @kaithecactus3714 2 роки тому

    OMG YESSS I LOVE THIS ALBUM WOOF WOOF WOOF BARK BARK LISTEN TO CLOSER NEXT IT'S BETTER

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      I will listen to closer in the future!

  • @MrHoefnix
    @MrHoefnix Рік тому +1

    Goth rock did not yet exist in 1978 - 1980.

  • @scottlawrenceplus
    @scottlawrenceplus 2 роки тому

    watch the movie Closer - great story about the band

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому

      I saw that movie get recommended so that makes sense now!

    • @luana45393
      @luana45393 2 роки тому

      Isn't the movie called Control?

    • @scottlawrenceplus
      @scottlawrenceplus 2 роки тому

      @@luana45393 yes! My mistake.

  • @aboltus_2014
    @aboltus_2014 2 роки тому

    Мама, я стала готкой

  • @gillesramey5423
    @gillesramey5423 10 місяців тому +1

    Joy division was post punk not Goth !!!

  • @nmpltleopardi
    @nmpltleopardi Рік тому

    This is the album that try-hard poser Trent Reznor wished he could write and produce during the "pretty hate machine" to "the downward spiral" days. Instead, lyrically, he came out as a spoiled snotty teen brat with all his "oh! Youse all have no ideeeah how darky dark dark my brainy eez" 😂. Pretty hate machine has some really good music don't get me wrong. But the lyrics...

  • @bazeye
    @bazeye Рік тому

    Editing this great work of art is a travesty, why bother ?

  • @blakeluis7509
    @blakeluis7509 2 роки тому

    🌝

  • @jean-christophelebachelet5926
    @jean-christophelebachelet5926 2 роки тому

    With this album Joy Division were the first band who clearly said That the punk movement is dead, and something else was emerging, and not for good.... after the death of Ian Curtis, The Cure clearly continued in the step of joy division with their dark trilogy (Seventeen seconds, Faith and Pornography) between 1980 and 1982... far away from their Pop/rock hit that made them superstars.....

    • @lusciousluie
      @lusciousluie  2 роки тому +1

      That's a great fact to hear. I can hear the early sounds of what would become The Cure. I'm excited to hear Closer and get into The Cure as well

    • @stefanba2029
      @stefanba2029 2 роки тому +1

      That 3 The Cure albums are also classics. Siouxsie And The Banshees is also good

    • @jean-christophelebachelet5926
      @jean-christophelebachelet5926 2 роки тому

      @@stefanba2029 in the order I think that the most influençant bands in the post-punk/goth rock genre are respectably : Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Wire, Joy Division and The Cure