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Permanent (Joy Division album)

by Joy Division

Released: May 08, 1995

Post-punk

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Included are iconic songs such as "Love Will Tear Us Apart," "Transmission," "Atmosphere," and "She's Lost Control," which showcase Joy Division's atmospheric sound, haunting melodies, and introspective lyrics. "Permanent" is a compilation album by the English post-punk band Joy Division, released in 1995. The album features a selection of tracks from the band's discography, spanning their career from 1978 to 1980.

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"Permanent" serves as a retrospective of Joy Division's…

"Permanent" serves as a retrospective of Joy Division's influential contribution to the post-punk movement and their lasting impact on alternative music.

It serves as both an introduction for new…

It serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a cherished addition to the collections of longtime admirers of Joy Division's music.

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The album received critical acclaim upon its release and remains a seminal collection for fans of the band.

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"Permanent" is a compilation album by the English post-punk band Joy Division, released in 1995. The album features a selection of tracks from the band's discography, spanning their career from 1978 to 1980. Included are iconic songs such as "Love Will Tear Us Apart," "Transmission," "Atmosphere," and "She's Lost Control," which showcase Joy Division's atmospheric sound, haunting melodies, and introspective lyrics.

"Permanent" serves as a retrospective of Joy Division's influential contribution to the post-punk movement and their lasting impact on alternative music. The album received critical acclaim upon its release and remains a seminal collection for fans of the band. It serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a cherished addition to the collections of longtime admirers of Joy Division's music.