Joy Division's Incredibly Dark Final Song

Joy Division is a hugely influential band, known for essentially creating the "Post-punk" movement that started in the late 70s. While they only existed for around 4 years, the impact the band had is still felt today. 1979's "Unknown Pleasures" and 1980's "Closer" are staples of Post-punk and rock music at large. While Joy Division's music has been endlessly praised, their contributions to music have nearly been overshadowed by Ian Curtis' struggles.

Ian Curtis, frontman of Joy Division, suffered from epilepsy along with depression. His mental and physical issues ultimately led to his death on May 18th, 1980. His story has been told a million times over the years, which somehow hasn't made it any less tragic. Ian Curtis was the voice of Joy Division, also the heart and soul. But the incredible talents of Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris made the band iconic.

Joy Division's final two songs were recorded just four days before Ian's death. With hindsight, these two tracks are extremely bleak given the circumstances. But one of these songs in particular is straight up gut-wrenching and incredibly difficult to stomach.

CHAPTERS |
1. 1:15: "Unknown Pleasures"
2. 3:38: "Closer"
3. 5:35: The Final Song(s)
4. 9:20: Conclusion

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