#unknownpleasures

For me, I know that I was exposed to Joy Division from a very young age via my mother. It was something that she listened to while growing up–along with The Cure, New Order, The Smiths, and the Pet Shop Boys. She is what kept this band alive for me and inspired me to explore the topic a little more. Although there are many who can relate to my story, it still does not answer our question upfront. Instead, it requires a little more digging. For instance, did you notice a trend within the bands I listed? Each band not only came out after Joy Division, but also harbours similar stylistic choices and genres within their music. 

Joy Division marked the beginning of the post-punk era of music influenced by the increased use of synthesisers, jangly guitars, pop hooks, Angular sounds, and a whole lot of emotion hidden in between lyrics. Individuals at the time found this evolved genre to be intriguing and unique which is why they rose in popularity so quickly. In future years, their workings only inspired countless artists worldwide, many of which hold the utmost respect for the band. (this is explored more thoroughly in another post) 

Likewise, there is one more thing I would like to add before closing this introduction. I also believe that another prominent contributor to Joy Division's eternal flame is the humanity that they expressed through their music and backgrounds. In truth, they did not know what they were getting themselves into when they decided to form the band. They were all young–late teens to early twenties–individuals, balancing their own unsatisfying jobs and greyscale lives with an opportunity that had unbeknownst outcomes for all of them. Moreover, they had their own struggles and hardships–especially lead vocalist, Ian Curtis– which they managed to convey throughout the workings of their music. Thus, allowing for others to relate to these feelings for endless years to come.

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