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Track Listings
| 1. Digital |
| 2. Disorder |
| 3. Shadowplay |
| 4. New Dawn Fades |
| 5. Transmission |
| 6. Atmosphere |
| 7. Dead Souls |
| 8. She's Lost Control |
| 9. Love Will Tear Us Apart |
| 10. These Days |
| 11. Twenty Four Hours |
| 12. Heart and Soul |
| 13. Incubation |
| 14. Isolation |
Editorial Reviews
2008 compilation from the Manchester Post-Punk legends featuring 14 of their best tracks including the seminal 'Love Will Tear Us Apart', 'She's Lost Control' and 'Transmission'. Joy Division were formed in the wake of the Punk explosion in England and by 1980 they were the hottest band in the UK. In May of 1980, on the eve of their first US tour, lead singer Ian Curtis committed suicide. The film Control by director Anthon Corbjin details the life of Ian Curtis, and is one of the best-reviewed Rock biopics ever. Rhino
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Music: 5 Stars... Compilation: 3 Stars
On the heels of the DVD releases of the Ian Curtis bio-pic "Control" and the "Joy Division" documentary, the band is going through yet another re-evauation phase, both critically and commercially. (I hadn't listend to my "Heart and Soul" box-set in quite a while, but did so immediately after having seen "Control".) There are a lot of compilations on Joy Division, but none recently, and none that simply aimed to give "the best of" to the casual fan, if there is such one. This compilation is supposed to correct that.
"The Best of Joy Division" (14 tracks, 55 min.) brings a non-chronological overview of the band's best known tracks and other assorted album tracks. There is of course the inescapable (even if in my opinion overplayed and perhaps even overrated) "Love Will Tear Us Apart", as well as "She's Lost Control", "Atmosphere" and "Transmission", those 4 being the band's best known tracks (don't call them greatest hits!). The rest is made up fairly evenly from "Unknown Pleasures" and "Closer" (the band's 2 studio albums), as well as "Substance", a 1988 compilation. The quality of the songs on here is nothing short of fantastic.
That said, my biggest complaint with this "best of" collection is that, at a mere 55 min., there was room for at least 20 min. more music on here. Why is nothing included from "An Ideal for Living" (the band's first EP, from June '78), such as "Leaders of Men", an essential song in their catalog? Where are other must-have tracks like "A Means to an End", "Atrocity Exhibiton" or "Novelty"? Given the way this compilation is put together, it appers to me that this is stricly aimed at the casual Joy Division fan (if there is such a thing.. I've never met one). The music is great, but the compilation is not.
On the heels of the DVD releases of the Ian Curtis bio-pic "Control" and the "Joy Division" documentary, the band is going through yet another re-evauation phase, both critically and commercially. (I hadn't listend to my "Heart and Soul" box-set in quite a while, but did so immediately after having seen "Control".) There are a lot of compilations on Joy Division, but none recently, and none that simply aimed to give "the best of" to the casual fan, if there is such one. This compilation is supposed to correct that.
"The Best of Joy Division" (14 tracks, 55 min.) brings a non-chronological overview of the band's best known tracks and other assorted album tracks. There is of course the inescapable (even if in my opinion overplayed and perhaps even overrated) "Love Will Tear Us Apart", as well as "She's Lost Control", "Atmosphere" and "Transmission", those 4 being the band's best known tracks (don't call them greatest hits!). The rest is made up fairly evenly from "Unknown Pleasures" and "Closer" (the band's 2 studio albums), as well as "Substance", a 1988 compilation. The quality of the songs on here is nothing short of fantastic.
That said, my biggest complaint with this "best of" collection is that, at a mere 55 min., there was room for at least 20 min. more music on here. Why is nothing included from "An Ideal for Living" (the band's first EP, from June '78), such as "Leaders of Men", an essential song in their catalog? Where are other must-have tracks like "A Means to an End", "Atrocity Exhibiton" or "Novelty"? Given the way this compilation is put together, it appers to me that this is stricly aimed at the casual Joy Division fan (if there is such a thing.. I've never met one). The music is great, but the compilation is not.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
There are better previous collections than this single disc.
The description refers to the UK edition. There is no bonus disc with the US set sold here.
How can someone sell a Joy Division "best of" and not include the song "Novelty"?
"Glass" and "Atrocity Exhibition" should also be on here.
"Incubation" is a fair instrumental.
If nothing else why not include the 12" mix of "She's Lost Control".?
Joy Division is a great band and I am pleased to see them championed now though I have been a fan since Unknown Pleasures.
I just wish that they were represented by a more superior "best of" than this.
The description refers to the UK edition. There is no bonus disc with the US set sold here.
How can someone sell a Joy Division "best of" and not include the song "Novelty"?
"Glass" and "Atrocity Exhibition" should also be on here.
"Incubation" is a fair instrumental.
If nothing else why not include the 12" mix of "She's Lost Control".?
Joy Division is a great band and I am pleased to see them championed now though I have been a fan since Unknown Pleasures.
I just wish that they were represented by a more superior "best of" than this.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By acumen pro
Format:Audio CD
The "Product Description" lists this as a Limited 2-CD edition, but that's only for the UK version, which is more $. It's a great collection nonetheless, recommended for anyone who doesn't have anything by this seminal band. Also check the film CONTROL, & the new documentary about them by Grant Gee.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Evil. P
Format:Audio CD
This album, released in 2008, will serve little purpose for someone who is already a big Joy Division fan. For those people, you can stop reading my review now, as this is geared towards a different audience.
It is however a solid collection for somebody with little or no exposure to the band, and for these people it is a "must have". I bought this on a whim because (a) It was reasonably priced and (b) Many of my favourite groups at the time were unfavourably regarded as Joy Division clones (and I wanted to make my own comparison). This CD for me did not disappoint as an introduction to one of the greatest bands of all-time.
The obvious starting point was the undeniable classic "Love Will Tear Us Apart", as it was on so many Best Song Ever lists. After a week or so of repeating listenings, it made an impact on me like only a few songs previously had so I decided to explore the rest of the album which proved to be just as good. Songs like "Dead Souls", "Atmosphere", "Digital" and "Twenty Four Hours" are a few more personal highlights but everything on this album is a classic worth listening to.
I subsequently bought Substance to get the 9 additional songs that weren't included on this album and one thing that makes this album better is the sound quality, which wasn't as good on Substance. Also, six songs from this Best Of (Disorder, Shadowplay, New Dawn Fades, Twenty Four Hours, Heart & Soul and Isolation) do not appear on Substance so the two albums are good companions to one another if this is all the Joy Division you want in your collection. If still not satisfied, do what I did and purchase the Box Set for a more complete look at Joy Division's work.
The only disappointment arising from this endeavour was discovering that several of my favourite bands (i.e. Editors, The Killers, White Lies, etc.) just didn't seem as good anymore when stacked up against them.
This CD for me turned Joy Division from a group I had only heard about to one of my favourite groups of all-time and for that, I can't not offer a glowing recommendation. Read more ›
It is however a solid collection for somebody with little or no exposure to the band, and for these people it is a "must have". I bought this on a whim because (a) It was reasonably priced and (b) Many of my favourite groups at the time were unfavourably regarded as Joy Division clones (and I wanted to make my own comparison). This CD for me did not disappoint as an introduction to one of the greatest bands of all-time.
The obvious starting point was the undeniable classic "Love Will Tear Us Apart", as it was on so many Best Song Ever lists. After a week or so of repeating listenings, it made an impact on me like only a few songs previously had so I decided to explore the rest of the album which proved to be just as good. Songs like "Dead Souls", "Atmosphere", "Digital" and "Twenty Four Hours" are a few more personal highlights but everything on this album is a classic worth listening to.
I subsequently bought Substance to get the 9 additional songs that weren't included on this album and one thing that makes this album better is the sound quality, which wasn't as good on Substance. Also, six songs from this Best Of (Disorder, Shadowplay, New Dawn Fades, Twenty Four Hours, Heart & Soul and Isolation) do not appear on Substance so the two albums are good companions to one another if this is all the Joy Division you want in your collection. If still not satisfied, do what I did and purchase the Box Set for a more complete look at Joy Division's work.
The only disappointment arising from this endeavour was discovering that several of my favourite bands (i.e. Editors, The Killers, White Lies, etc.) just didn't seem as good anymore when stacked up against them.
This CD for me turned Joy Division from a group I had only heard about to one of my favourite groups of all-time and for that, I can't not offer a glowing recommendation. Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Between '82 and '83 I was temoparily Djing at a pub in Oldham near Manchester.Monday nights were goth and indie night this album and the tracks on it take me right back to those nights. Most of these songs are like old friends and for me anyway have not lost any of their power or darkness in the twenty years that have passed since then.I'm also reminded of Peter hook's words about Joy Division which always strikes me as a stark contrast to the music. "Joy Division were just four lads from Macclesfield who liked to get pissed...!"
The bonus disc is also great because of legacy left to us by the great John Peel for four decades the cornerstone of BBC Radio One.If you couldn't get to see a group live then the Peel sessions gave you an insight how they would sound.Also for me on a personal note because the session with "love will tear us apart" was recorded on my sixteenth birtday.I would highly recomend this collection to anyone who has never heard any Joy Division before.My only quibble with this album is the missing b-sides like "novelty" and "these days".Thankfully these tracks appear on "substance" the next album to buy after this and also the great "Unknown Pleasures" album which challenges any by the cure for darkness and depression.
The bonus disc is also great because of legacy left to us by the great John Peel for four decades the cornerstone of BBC Radio One.If you couldn't get to see a group live then the Peel sessions gave you an insight how they would sound.Also for me on a personal note because the session with "love will tear us apart" was recorded on my sixteenth birtday.I would highly recomend this collection to anyone who has never heard any Joy Division before.My only quibble with this album is the missing b-sides like "novelty" and "these days".Thankfully these tracks appear on "substance" the next album to buy after this and also the great "Unknown Pleasures" album which challenges any by the cure for darkness and depression.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless
Ian Curtis and Joy Division are a timeless and unique group, their music is amazing, there is not one song from this CD that does not grab you, Great CD!!
Published 1 month ago by danny heredia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Saw the book on this group reviewed in WSJ
Very interesting rock group in the 70's. Never heard of them prior
to reading the above mentioned book review. Read more
to reading the above mentioned book review. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sheila A. Denton
5.0 out of 5 stars
keeping up with the music of one of the original aNew Wave icons
Thanks to Joy Division, music is where it is today. If we had never had "New Wave" (what's what we outsiders were proud to call this style of music as we lived it when it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Greg Goolsby
2.0 out of 5 stars
not great
A few good songs and the rest lacking. Just skip the songs that you don't like and you have a short CD
Published 3 months ago by Thomas J. Willings
5.0 out of 5 stars
more cool music
this is the best Joy Division out there. Why search for individual albums when this is all you need? buy it.
Published 3 months ago by Michael Manto
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad quality audio
Half of the songs on this album have very poor audio quality, a couple songs such as "She's lost control" are almost impossible to listen to because of how irritating the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
Joy division is such a great band with there hypnotic sound and punk style music. You can definitely tell that the group New Order came from this band. Read more
Published 4 months ago by JIMMY RAPHAEL LOPEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Music
As an avid listener to the Cure and the Smiths, this fit into my music collection perfectly. The songs are the "Best of" and they live up to that standard.
Published 4 months ago by Shawntay
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ion Curtis' Tragedy makes for good Joy Division listening
I bought this 'Best of' after watching the bio-pic of Ian Curtis produced by his wife. Although the music is somewhat dated, it effectively evokes nostalgia for one's youth and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kathy J
4.0 out of 5 stars
Listening is a pleasure
May not be a perfect best of - but its close. I can't stop listening to it. The were a great band
Published 5 months ago by V. Petrella
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