Closer

Joy Division

Closer

RELEASED: July 18, 1980
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Atrocity Exhibition 6:04 2. Isolation 2:53 3. Passover 4:46 4. Colony 3:55 5. A Means to an End 4:05 6. Heart and Soul 5:50 7. Twenty Four Hours 4:26 8. The Eternal 6:06 9. Decades 6:09
Historical Archive
Closer is the second and final studio album by English post-punk band Joy Division, released on July 18, 1980. The album is known for its haunting soundscapes, introspective lyrics, and the distinctive production by Stephen Hague. It explores themes of love, loss, and existential despair, cementing Joy Division's status as one of the most influential bands of the post-punk era. The album's cover, featuring a photograph by Peter Saville, has become iconic in its own right, representing the band's artistic vision and the era's aesthetic.