Track Review: Disorder, Joy Division

       Taking a turn from last week's blog post, we're going  back in time, back to perhaps the birth of early early post-punk. This week, we're going to have another track review, this track being the legendary Joy Division's Disorder.
       Before I get into this review, I am going to define the term "post-punk". As stated by a reliable source, post-punk is "a more experimental and arty form of punk." It was formed in the late 70s and laid down the original pavement for early alternative rock.

Joy Division's Members

      Joy Division was an English rock band formed in 1976 by singer Ian Curtis, bassist Peter Hook, drummer Stephen Morris, and guitarist, Bernard Sumner. They released their first record, Unknown Pleasures. Unknown Pleasures also happens to be the record that holds the track I'm going to be reviewing, Disorder.

Unknown Pleasures

     Disorder is the opening track on this record. It opens with a poppy-sounding drum track, inviting you to dance essentially. Then, an even poppier bass riff starts, practically shoving you onto the dance floor. The shrill guitar riff follows, leading into Curtis's haunting vocals. The song acts as a literal guide to this records, Curtis's lyrics literally explaining, "I've been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand."
    From this point on, you're introduced to the record. The track continues with the shrill and twangy guitar solos and melodies. The

Ian Curtis

bass riff pounds along, adding to the dance-y feel of the track itself.
    The song progresses, getting more and more intense with time. Curtis's vocals meet a gradual crescendo, getting louder and more chaotic with the track. The guitars get sloppy, but it's a good sloppy. Then, the track ends with a chant from Curtis and a gradual decrescendo.
    I personally think this track is awesome. It shows good progression and is an awesome opener to an awesome record. Listen to the track, and if you enjoy it then listen to the whole record. Below, I'll attach a link to the whole record. It's the first track, so give it a listen. If you like it, continue, if not, cuss me out in the comments below. 

Thanks for reading.