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Though a product of their homeland, the best British bands have had a global impact that’s shaped the course of music history.

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Joy Division’s much-missed singer, Ian Curtis, was an unforgettable performer with dextrous lyrical skills which are still unsurpassed.

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Though initially overshadowed by Ian Curtis’ tragic suicide, Love Will Tear Us Apart is a truly life-affirming piece of introspective pop.

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Though lacking in polish, Joy Division’s debut EP, ‘An Ideal For Living’, nonetheless hinted at future greatness.

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The music world owes a debt to many great innovators and pioneers. Our 30 most influential musicians of all time paved the way…

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Hailed as ‘an unbreakable testament to Joy Division’s brilliance’, the rich, evocative Atmosphere stands as the group’s greatest ballad.

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Distinctive and eminently melodic, the best Peter Hook basslines are integral to the sound of his two legendary post-punk outfits.

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With their arresting imagery and soul-bearing honesty, the best Ian Curtis lyrics have cemented the Joy Division singer’s place in history.

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Transcending the very notion of “post-punk”, the best Joy Division songs are sublime works from a visionary group.

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With their groundbreaking use of graphic design, the best Peter Saville artworks helped to define the post-punk movement and beyond.

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Filmed by a raft of directors, these ‘Unknown Pleasures’ videos offer fresh perspective on Joy Division’s immediate and haunting debut album.

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