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'Closer' influenced me in so many respects... lifestyle, taste in music, art, emotional. I played that album over and over again for years. For me, there never was (nor, I think, will be) a record that heartbreaking, with such emotional force and eternal production. It felt like it was not of this world, and still does... Majestic, one of the very best albums ever.
That said, 'Unknown pleasures' is a classic too!
CLOSER takes the cake. Not to say Unknown Pleasures isn't good, because of course both albums are absolutely great. I might even venture to say they're better than any New Order album. Yeah, that's right. Barney just can't top Ian in my book. but that's just my opinion.
Closer's side 2 is a really intense experience, but as a whole Unknown Pleasures hangs together the best. Also, at the time of Closer, I have the impression that Curtis had already detached himself from this life (witness the resignation of Passover and the retrospection of Decades), whereas Unknown Pleasures is the statement of a band that still has the drive and the spirit of a living, hard rocking band: Really Exciting Music that defiantly spits in the face of the hardship expressed in the lyrics.
I go with Unknown Pleasures myself. However, it's almost impossible to choose between the best of two albums. If only they would have lasted for a couple more it would be a bit easier.
From, Will
