Permanent Album

1. Love Will Tear Us Apart

2. Transmission

3. She's Lost Control

4. Shadow Play

5. Day Of The Lords

6. Isolation

7. Passover

8. Heart And Soul

9. Twenty Four Hours

10. These Days

11. Novelty

12. Dead Souls

13. Only Mistake

14. Something Must Break

15. Atmosphere

As I've said earlier this was the first Joy Division "LP" I ever bought. Of course it's not actually a real LP - rather a retrospective released in 1995 to mark the 15th anniversary of Ian's death. It's hard to pick a standout track here as such as all of the songs are excellent. I love Something Must Break. The sense of urgency in that song is phenomonal. And is there a better way to cap off an album with a song like Atmosphere?

The only real weak song for me is Only Mistake. Others would probably nod to Novelty as filler - but I've always loved it. I don't understand the slack it gets. The guitar line in is brilliant! Oh and I forgot Dead Souls. I heard the Nine Inch Nails cover version at first and was impressed by it. Until I heard this. Why wasn't it released as a single? Please somebody tell me.....seriously.....

I'd wholeheartedly recommend this album to a first-time listener. It might take a few listens to get used to Ian's voice but with persistance you'll be rewarded!