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Total: From Joy Division to New Order

Joy Division · 2011

77 min · 18 tracks · post-punk

A haunting blend of post-punk energy and electronic experimentation that defined a generation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • haunting atmosphere for introspection
  • for evening reflection
  • engaging mix of energy shifts
  • nostalgic vibes that resonate deeply

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Total: From Joy Division to New Order' encapsulates the evolution of two influential bands from the late 1970s through the 1980s. This compilation comes nearly three decades after Joy Division's debut album, showcasing both their legacy and New Order's rise as pioneers of synth-pop and dance music. The album serves as a retrospective that bridges the gap between their stark post-punk roots and the vibrant sounds of the 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cure· Siouxsie and the Banshees· Bauhaus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Transmission 3:38
  • 2 Love Will Tear Us Apart 3:26
  • 3 Isolation 2:54
  • 4 She’s Lost Control 4:48
  • 5 Atmosphere 4:11
  • 6 Ceremony 4:38
  • 7 Temptation 5:25
  • 8 Blue Monday 7:30
  • 9 Thieves Like Us 3:58
  • 10 The Perfect Kiss 4:27
  • 11 Bizarre Love Triangle 3:46
  • 12 True Faith 4:13
  • 13 Fine Time 3:11
  • 14 World in Motion 4:33
  • 15 Regret 4:11
  • 16 Crystal 4:21
  • 17 Krafty 3:47
  • 18 Hellbent 4:29

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