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  • Unknown Pleasures: Inside Joy Division

  • By: Peter Hook
  • Narrated by: Peter Hook
  • Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (40 ratings)

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Joy Division changed the face of music. Godfathers of the current alternative scene, they reinvented rock in the post-punk era, creating a new sound - dark, hypnotic, intense - that would influence U2, R.E.M., Radiohead, and many others.

Inspired by the attitude and energy of punk, Peter Hook and school friend Bernard Sumner joined lead-singer and lyricist Ian Curtis and drummer Stephen Morris, and with some cobbled-together instruments, they created their own unique sound. In 1980 they had released two albums and were on the cusp of touring America when Ian Curtis committed suicide. In this no-holds-barred account, Peter Hook gives us the inside story of life with Joy Division.

He talks with candour and reflection about Curtis's suicide and covers the band's friendships and fall-outs; their rehearsals and recording sessions; and the many larger-than-life characters that formed a vital part of the Joy Division legend.

©2012 Peter Hook (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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Gives an excellent insight into Joy Division and Ian Curtis
Long chronology sections get tedious and the English slang is hard to follow sometimes
Can’t wait to read Hooks New Order book

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Great listen.

Great history, lots of interesting stories and well read by Peter Hook. If you're interested in joy division then read this.

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informative

Peter really does the Joy Division story justice and brings it clearly into the light. A lovely account by a lovely man.

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Great story

Some assumed knowledge of the band and that era of music can sometimes be hard to follow but overall was great. Gives a first hand insight into everything that happened with joy division in the formative years and throughout.

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For the fans

Enjoyable, listen about a man and his time in a favourite band. A unique perspective in a different age.

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Love Joy Division. Love this book.

I really enjoyed listening to Hooky read his book. What an adventure. I loved hearing all about the bands I listened to in my 20s. Still do listen to them!

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Joy Division from the horses mouth.

Great read for fan or foe alike. Lifts the veil of mystique on a band that reached me via several degrees of separation. Learned to love 'em, I did.

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