description Joy Division - Still Overview
Still is a posthumous Joy Division compilation issued by Factory Records in 1981 as a double album. It combines previously released and unreleased studio material with concert recordings, including much of the band's final performance at Birmingham University on May 2, 1980. The collection documents both Joy Division's stark post-punk studio work and its live sound shortly before vocalist Ian Curtis died later that month.
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What is included on Joy Division's Still album?
Still is a 1981 Factory Records double album that mixes previously released and unreleased studio tracks with live recordings. A significant portion of the second disc comes from Joy Division's final concert at Birmingham University on May 2, 1980, just weeks before Ian Curtis's death.
How does Still differ from Closer?
While Closer is Joy Division's second studio album, Still is a posthumous compilation that gathers rarities, outtakes, and live recordings rather than serving as a cohesive studio record. Still was released by Factory Records in 1981 to collect material that had not appeared on the band's two studio albums.
Does Still contain Joy Division's last live performance?
Much of the live material on Still comes from Joy Division's final show at Birmingham University on May 2, 1980. The set includes performances of songs like 'Disorder' and 'Transmission' from that concert.
Who produced and released Still?
Still was issued by Factory Records in 1981, with Martin Hannett credited for production work on various tracks. The compilation served as both a tribute and a way to officially release previously hard-to-find Joy Division material.
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