Transmission
Joy Division · Plus Minus [2011]
Radio, live transmission
Radio, live transmission
Listen to the silence, let it ring on
Eyes, dark grey lenses frightened of the sun
We would have a fine time living in the night
Left to blind destruction, waiting for our sight
We would go on as though nothing was wrong
And hide from these days we remain all alone
Staying in the same place, just staying out the time
Touching from a distance, further all the time
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Well, I could call out when the going gets tough
The things that we've learnt are no longer enough
No language, just sound
That's all we need know
To synchronise love to the beat of the show
And we could dance!
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Radio, live transmission
Listen to the silence, let it ring on
Eyes, dark grey lenses frightened of the sun
We would have a fine time living in the night
Left to blind destruction, waiting for our sight
We would go on as though nothing was wrong
And hide from these days we remain all alone
Staying in the same place, just staying out the time
Touching from a distance, further all the time
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Well, I could call out when the going gets tough
The things that we've learnt are no longer enough
No language, just sound
That's all we need know
To synchronise love to the beat of the show
And we could dance!
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio
Transmission
Released on the 2011 compilation Plus Minus, "Transmission" stands as a defining track of Joy Division's post-punk era. The song features the band's signature atmospheric sound, blending repetitive guitar riffs with Ian Curtis's haunting vocals to create a sense of claustrophobic tension. As a key component of their discography, the recording captures the group's transition from raw energy to a more introspective and melancholic style. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to evoke deep emotional resonance, making it a staple for fans exploring the band's catalog and the broader post-punk movement of the early 1980s.