Atmosphere (Joy Division song)
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| “Atmosphere” | ||
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| Single by Joy Division | ||
| Released | 1980, 1988 | |
| Format | 7" | |
| Genre | Post-punk | |
| Label | Factory Records | |
| Producer | Martin Hannett and Joy Division | |
Atmosphere is a song by the band Joy Division. It was originally released in 1980 as an EP with the song "She's Lost Control." 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[citation needed] he regards the song as the band's greatest.
[edit] Re-releases
It featured on the Joy Division compilation albums Substance, Permanent and was released as a single in 1988. In New Zealand in 1981 it reached number one on the singles charts.
[edit] In popular culture
- It featured in UK television adverts for First Direct bank.
- It also featured on the film 24 Hour Party People just after Ian Curtis' suicide is portrayed.
- The song is used at the end of the Ian Curtis biopic Control.
- The song was used on the closing credits of the BBC's coverage of England's defeat to Portugal at the 2006 football World Cup.
- The song was used on the closing credits of 2007 Grant Gee's documentary Joy Division.
[edit] Video
The video released with the song's re-release in 1988 contained characters wearing black hooded cloaks and white burial shrouds that look similar to how the grim reaper is portrayed in the media.
It was directed by Anton Corbijn who also directed the Ian Curtis biopic Control.
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