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Joy Division – Atmosphere (4:10)

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“Atmosphere” is a song by the band Joy Division. It was originally released in 1980 as a France-only single under the title Licht und Blindheit with “Dead Souls” as the B-side. Atmosphere was the “A” side for the UK release but the “B” side for the US release. Peter Hook formerly of Joy Division has said he regards the song as the band’s greatest.

Re-releases

It featured on the Joy Division compilation albums Substance and Permanent and was released as a single in 1988. It reached number one on the New Zealand singles chart in 1981.

Video

The video released with the song’s re-release in 1988 contained characters wearing black-hooded cloaks and white burial shrouds.

It was directed by Anton Corbijn, who also directed the Ian Curtis biopic Control (2007).


Released 1980, 1988
Format 7”
Genre Post-punk
Label Factory Records
Producer Martin Hannett and Joy Division
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Albums featuring this track

  • Substance
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  • Permanent
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  • Substance 1977-1980
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  • The Best of
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  • BeckaXstar

    does not sound like u2 wtf lol

    Friday evening

  • Marrlove

    The song played at the end of Control. Very sad.

    Thursday afternoon

  • no_waii

    that song is a guilty pleasure... mainly because of Control.

    Tuesday evening

  • scrmnbloodymrdr

    don't walk away ......

    8 days ago

  • sweatbloodtears

    probably the best

    14 days ago

  • nicki-77

    Don't walk away, in silence....

    19 days ago

  • kkeehl

    your confusion, my illusion

    22 days ago

  • spiritbouleau

    THAT end of the 'control'...

    24 days ago

  • Bobby357

    don't walk away...

    25 days ago

  • Nintendoman64

    We lost Ian Curtis way too early. RIP.

    last month

  • Ultra_DM_

    Don't walk away, in silence.

    last month

  • RottingGrass

    Sounds like u2 [2]

    last month

  • masontits

    Your confusion, My Illusion. Worn like a mask of self-hate, confronts and then dies. Don't walk away.

    March 2012

  • Fabricsoftner

    People like you find it easy

    March 2012

  • bilgee0629

    R.I.P my best friend.

    March 2012

  • Diabeticus

    It. Sound. Like. U2???? really? REALLY? are you kidding me? I mean I love U2, but..this song doesnt sound like U2.

    March 2012

  • FoolmeThrice

    who's Annick? answer me ian.

    March 2012

  • Juancho95

    Sounds like u2

    March 2012

  • cakin93

    always danger

    February 2012

  • steve__

    Amazing.

    February 2012
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