Joy Division: Live Tapes Reveal Raw Power

Joy Division's profound influence, spanning post-punk, goth, and even electronic dance music, is highlighted by their upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band, which became New Order after Ian Curtis' suicide in May 1980, is surprisingly more known for album art than their music.

Their two studio albums, "Unknown Pleasures" and "Closer," featured groundbreaking production by Martin Hannett, transforming guitars into mechanical sounds and incorporating industrial noise. This created an otherworldly atmosphere, enhanced by Curtis's unsettling vocals and haunting lyrics.

Live recordings from Joy Division's peak, meticulously compiled in the "Eternal" box set, reveal a powerful, in-your-face rock band. The 14-CD and 2-DVD collection features 18 performances from their 14-month active period.

While some recordings suffer from rough sound quality, the set documents the band's incredible creative evolution. Joy Division explored an extensive repertoire, delivering energetic concerts with evolving setlists until their abrupt end.