Atmosphere

Joy Division

About Atmosphere

"Atmosphere" is a song by English post-punk band Joy Division. It was originally released in March 1980 by the Sordide Sentimental label as the "Licht und Blindheit" (German for "Light and Blindness") package, a France-only limited edition single featuring the track "Dead Souls" as the B-side. Following Ian Curtis's death two months later, it was re-released as a 12" single by Factory Records with "She's Lost Control" as the B-side. The single was re-released in 1988 to coincide with the release of the compilation album Substance, and a music video was produced for the song.  


Year:
1997
4:07
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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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Joy Division

Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis (vocals and occasional guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards),Peter Hook (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion). more »

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Written by: Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner

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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.
Lead Vocalist
The 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.
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.
Song Rankings
NME, a British music journalism site, ranked "Atmosphere" as the 2nd greatest single of all time in 2002.
Video Details
The 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.
Lyrical Interpretations
The 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.
Chart Performance
This song managed to climb up the UK Indie Chart and solidified Joy Division's reputation as a respected indie band.
Posthumous Release
After Ian Curtis' tragic death, the song was re-released in 1988 and reached number 34 in the UK Singles Chart.
Cover Versions
"Atmosphere" has been covered by several artists, including the American indie rock bands Galaxie 500 and Xiu Xiu.
Cultural Impact
In 2019, "Atmosphere" was deemed culturally significant by the Library of Congress and added to the National Recording Registry for preservation.
Album Inclusion
Though "Atmosphere" was originally released as a single, it has also been featured in several Joy Division compilation albums, such as Substance and Permanent.
Recognition
In 2007 it was named the best song of all time by John Peel, a respected British radio DJ and journalist.
Influences
The song is often seen as encapsulating the post-punk sound that Joy Division was part of, with its dark and evocative mood.
Musical Arrangement
This song is known for its minimalist arrangement, with a hypnotic melody that evokes a feeling of melancholy and despair.
Band Name Origin
The 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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