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 The album must be evaluated as a whole, as a document of Ian Curtis’s inner torment.

 Ian Curtis's epilepsy, compounded by success stress, exhausted him physically and mentally.

In the late 1970s punk era, Joy Division emerged with a revolutionary sound that evolved into the foundation of dark post-punk. 'Closer,' their second album, embodies the inner torment of frontman Ian Curtis and marks a poignant document of a generation's emotional burden. The album is praised as a masterpiece, featuring iconic tracks like 'Atrocity Exhibition' and 'Decades.' It reflects both Curtis's personal pain and the cultural moment of its time. Explore Joy Division's 'Closer' and experience the powerful emotions of a post-punk masterpiece.