Joy Division ‎– Closer

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Format: LP Label: Factory Catalogue Number: FACT. 25R The iconic Manchester quartet's second and final album before the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis, the latter's specter natu rally looms large over almost all appraisals of this densely atmospheric work. The album would, however, be considered a classic under any circumstances and Curtis' lyrics, pregnant with poetic imagery and historical symbolism, set him apart as one of the best frontmen in contemporary music, irrespective of his untimely demise. The foreboding existential anguish of 'Passover', along with the Kafka-inspired proto-death rock of 'Colony' are two particular highlights of the A side before the album's triumphant denouement with tracks like 'Twenty-Four Hours' and 'The Eternal'. Martin Hannet's production expertly captures the ephemeral brilliance of one of the most enigmatic groups in history on Closer - an unparalleled parting shot. Tracklist: A1 Atrocity Exhibition A2 Isolation A3 Passover A4 Colony A5 A Means To An End B1 Heart And Soul B2 Twenty Four Hours B3 The Eternal B4 Decades Show more