The album Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division does not exist as a full album release. Instead, "Love Will Tear Us Apart" is one of the band’s most iconic songs, released as a standalone single in June 1980. It has since become a cornerstone of post-punk music, embodying the haunting beauty and emotional intensity that defined Joy Division's brief but impactful career.
The song, written by Ian Curtis, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, and Stephen Morris, is a poignant reflection on love, disconnection, and Curtis's personal struggles, particularly during his troubled marriage. The juxtaposition of its melancholic lyrics with its melodic yet atmospheric arrangement creates an enduring sense of tension and resonance.
Although not part of an album, "Love Will Tear Us Apart" is often included in compilations like Substance or Still, alongside other seminal tracks that highlight Joy Division’s innovative sound and Curtis's evocative lyrics.
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Love Will Tear Us Apart
A2. Leaders Of Men
Side B
B1. Love Will Tear Us Apart (12" Remix)
Cleopatra
2024
Vinyl, LP
Glow in the Dark
CLOLP5726
N/A