Atmosphere
Joy Division
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Walk in silence Don't walk away, in silence See the danger Always danger Endless talking Life rebuilding Don't walk away Walk in silence Don't turn away, in silence Your confusion My illusion Worn like a mask of self-hate Confronts and then dies Don't walk away People like you find it easy Naked to see Walking on air Hunting by the rivers, through the streets, every corner Abandoned too soon Set down with due care Don't walk away in silence Don't walk away
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Written by: Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song History"Atmosphere" was originally released by Joy Division in 1980 on the independent record label Factory Records.
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Lead VocalistThe song is sung by Ian Curtis, who was also a lyricist for the band and sadly committed suicide the same year the song was released.
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Record Label"Atmosphere" was released under two different labels, Factory in the UK and Sordide Sentimental in France. The French release limited to 1,578 copies and quickly became a collector item.
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Song RankingsNME, a British music journalism site, ranked "Atmosphere" as the 2nd greatest single of all time in 2002.
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Video DetailsThe music video directed by Anton Corbijn, a Dutch photographer who has a long association with the band, featured some haunting images which echoed the despair in the lyrics.
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Lyrical InterpretationsThe lyrics of the song are thought to reflect Curtis' mental state, his struggle with depression and his feelings of pressure due to the band's success.
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Chart PerformanceThis song managed to climb up the UK Indie Chart and solidified Joy Division's reputation as a respected indie band.
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Posthumous ReleaseAfter Ian Curtis' tragic death, the song was re-released in 1988 and reached number 34 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover Versions"Atmosphere" has been covered by several artists, including the American indie rock bands Galaxie 500 and Xiu Xiu.
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Cultural ImpactIn 2019, "Atmosphere" was deemed culturally significant by the Library of Congress and added to the National Recording Registry for preservation.
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Album InclusionThough "Atmosphere" was originally released as a single, it has also been featured in several Joy Division compilation albums, such as Substance and Permanent.
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RecognitionIn 2007 it was named the best song of all time by John Peel, a respected British radio DJ and journalist.
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InfluencesThe song is often seen as encapsulating the post-punk sound that Joy Division was part of, with its dark and evocative mood.
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Musical ArrangementThis song is known for its minimalist arrangement, with a hypnotic melody that evokes a feeling of melancholy and despair.
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Band Name OriginThe song was released by Joy Division, a band that took its name from a term used in the Nazi concentration camps during World War II. Despite this horrific reference, the band's music and lyrics have been appreciated for their emotional depth and innovative sound.
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