"Substance" is a compilation album by Joy Division, released in 1988. It serves as a comprehensive collection of the band's singles and rare tracks, showcasing their influential post-punk sound. The album features iconic tracks like "Transmission," "Love Will Tear Us Apart," and "Atmosphere," which have become timeless classics in the alternative music landscape. Joy Division's signature blend of Ian Curtis' melancholic vocals, atmospheric guitar work, pulsating basslines, and driving rhythms is on full display throughout "Substance." The album offers a captivating journey through the band's discography, highlighting their unique ability to fuse raw energy with introspective lyrics. With its poignant and atmospheric compositions, "Substance" is a testament to Joy Division's enduring impact on the music world.
Tracklist:
- Warsaw
- Leaders of Men
- Digital
- Autosuggestion
- Transmission
- She's Lost Control
- Incubation
- Dead Souls
- Atmosphere
- Love Will Tear Us Apart
- No Love Lost
- Failures
- Glass
- From Safety to Where...?
- Novelty
- Komakino
- As You Said
- These Days