Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New Order S1E2: Unknown Pleasures
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Nov 5, 2020 AI Snips
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Early Days
- Before Unknown Pleasures, Joy Division's early music was terrible, typical of any band's beginnings.
- They were learning to play together, but hadn't yet grasped the art of recording.
Meeting Hannett
- Martin Hannett, a maverick producer known for his work with Buzzcocks, saw Joy Division's potential.
- Hannett's eccentric methods in the studio created tension but also shaped the band's unique sound.
Sound Clash
- Joy Division initially wanted a raw punk sound like The Clash's 'Give 'Em Enough Rope'.
- Hannett, however, envisioned a different, more experimental direction for the band.