Unknown Pleasures

A new documentary about the myseterious band, Joy Division, has recently been released in theaters around the UK,. The film is mostly made up of live performances and various backstage footage collected during the band's short yet critically acclaimed career. The director's aim was to give insight into a group that was plagued by tragedy after the suicide of their lead singer, Ian Curtis. It describes the band's death and rebirth as New Order by providing the viewer with retrospective commentary from each member. Overall, Joy Division does a really great job of illustrating the post-punk landscape of the era, and the live scenes really solidify this film as a must see for any fans. Go check this fine documentary , and if you're not into Joy Division, or haven't heard of them, listen to some of their standout tracks; "Isolation", "Love Will Tear us Apart", "Disorder", and "She's Lost Control." These are just a couple of the great songs Joy Division produced over the span of only three LP's. You can buy Substance, Unknown Pleasures, and Closer at pretty much any Record shop, or through Itunes. Above is their first TV appearance, a really good live version of "Shadowplay". Enjoy.