Martin Hannett's Personal Mixes
Joy Division · 2007
66 min · 18 tracks · post-punk
A collection of experimental soundscapes and raw studio moments that showcase Joy Division's creative process and the haunting influence of Martin Hannett.
Top tracks — play these first
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Autosuggestion — The track demonstrates the band's avant-garde approach, blending hypnotic rhythms with brooding vocals, capturing the essence of their experimental sound.
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Heart and Soul — This piece highlights the emotional depth of Ian Curtis's lyrics while showcasing Hannett's unique production style that enhances its haunting atmosphere.
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The Eternal — Offering a sprawling sonic landscape, this track epitomizes Joy Division's ability to fuse melancholy with an expansive sound, making it a poignant inclusion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw glimpses into creative process
- dynamic exploration of sound
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
- intimate moments of spontaneity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, finished products
- want straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, this album comes decades after Joy Division's groundbreaking debut, 'Unknown Pleasures,' and the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis in 1980. The album serves as a posthumous exploration of the band's legacy, highlighting their innovative recording techniques with producer Martin Hannett during their active years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Siouxsie and the Banshees· Bauhaus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Synth tone 0:16
- 2 Hannett’s Lift Recording 1 1:47
- 3 Joy Division Keyboard Doodles 4:20
- 4 Hannett’s Lift Recording 2 2:36
- 5 Joy Division Number False Start 1 0:48
- 6 Curtis, Hannett, Gretton Interplay, Chit Chat and Cup Smashing 1:13
- 7 Hannett Speaks 0:34
- 8 Joy Division Number False Start 2 0:06
- 9 From Safety to Where…? 2:29
- 10 Autosuggestion 6:09
- 11 Heart and Soul 5:51
- 12 N4 Europop 6:10
- 13 24 Hours 4:28
- 14 Passover 4:46
- 15 N4 6:08
- 16 N4 6:07
- 17 The Eternal 6:20
- 18 The Eternal 6:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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