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Jul 18, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day July 18, 1980 – Closer by Joy Division Was Released.

On this day July 18, 1980, Closer by Joy Division was released in the United Kingdom, just two months after the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis. As the band’s second and final studio album, Closer was both a critical milestone and a haunting farewell. The record marked a deeper dive into their signature sound, blending post punk instrumentation with lyrics that carried an emotional weight few albums have matched...

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