Substance
Joy Division · 1988
62 min · 17 tracks · post-punk
A haunting collection of post-punk anthems marked by icy synths and raw, evocative lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- haunting melodies for introspection
- dynamic progression through tracks
- evocative soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- seek straightforward, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Substance' compiles Joy Division's singles and B-sides, serving as a poignant retrospective after the band's tragic dissolution following Ian Curtis's death in 1980. This album followed their acclaimed studio albums, 'Unknown Pleasures' and 'Closer', capping off their brief yet impactful career in the post-punk movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Siouxsie and the Banshees· Bauhaus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Warsaw 2:26
- 2 Leaders of Men 2:35
- 3 Digital 2:50
- 4 Autosuggestion 6:08
- 5 Transmission 3:36
- 6 She’s Lost Control 4:45
- 7 Incubation 2:52
- 8 Dead Souls 4:55
- 9 Atmosphere 4:11
- 10 Love Will Tear Us Apart 3:27
- 11 No Love Lost 3:43
- 12 Failures 3:44
- 13 Glass 3:53
- 14 From Safety to Where 2:26
- 15 Novelty 3:59
- 16 Komakino 3:52
- 17 These Days 3:26
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