#183 Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

Joy Division had their raucous live show energy tamped down by an overzealous producer and still made an all-time classic debut that captured the Manchester post-punk aesthetic. The fellas discuss understated guitars, "lead bass", and Homer Simpson singing karaoke.Join our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] thanks to our guest Andrew who, in addition to being a middle school science teacher is involved in several musical projects including The Paper Jams, The All-Volunteer Army, the latter of which is in the studio this winter with plans to play shows in the Philadelphia area in 2025. Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oWS7Wgyh5RFygj0TUt9OI?si=206baf00c2654789Listen to Unknown Pleasures here:https://open.spotify.com/album/5Dgqy4bBg09Rdw7CQM545s?si=XMNYIEU6SYCkrWEd0cDweQIntro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsSupport us on Patreon, now including our new show Song Battle!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel