Originally posted by darvlayIt's a good question since Joy Division were darker and "realer," but New Order were catchier with better beats. By the end, Joy Division songs had become one prolonged indeciferable moan - but it was a true moan. I want to say Joy Division because I used to love them when I was a depressed obnoxious goth teenager... but you're hardly going to throw a Joy Division album on when you're having a house party. Unless you have depressing house parties.
Which do you prefer and why?
Originally posted by shavixmirTell that to the thousands upon thousands of musicians that were influenced by their music. Not to mention that they made several ground-breaking advances in recording techniques. I never cared for their "bubble-gum" Pop stuff, but once they got introspective, you were compelled to listen. Like them or don't like them, as is your right, but one can't deny that they changed Rock forever, and I (as a musician) thank them.
Both mediocre at best.
Originally posted by darvlayI don't listen to either of them anymore. Having been a good little Goth, I played Joy Division to death; New Order's output was uneven--like SPK, in a different way--and I could never embrace them with the horrid clammy passion. I only like two entire New Order albums--Low Life and Power, Corruption & Lies. Of course, there are those boppy numbers from the double album that won't lie down & die...I never got around to listening to the last two albums...What were they like? I hope they got a lot of money for the World Cup song.
Which do you prefer and why?
Favourite Joy Division cover...? Grace Jones' She's Lost Control for me.