“Do I listen to pop music because I’m sad, or am I sad because I listen to pop music?” asks John Cusack in High Fidelity. We may not be any closer to an answer to that question, but all I do know is that this is probably one of the saddest songs I have ever heard. On top of that, it may be the best song ever recorded.
I don’t know why I’m posting this song 27 years after people started liking it, but I watched 24 Hour Party People again recently and I just think that everyone could benefit from hearing this song if they haven’t already.
“Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division
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someone spank Fall Out Boy for doing a shitty cover of this.
Comment by Heiks on 07-11-07Although Arcade Fire are definitely cool, this video is proof that U2 (and especially Bono), despite earlier career genius, need to stop making music.
Stand up Bono!
Comment by Daniel on 10-11-07
You should check out the Sleepless Goat right now; they have a whole art display based on this song, including a quilt.
Comment by Bri on 12-11-07Leave a comment
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you watched 24 hour party people AGAIN?!?!? get a life.
Comment by anothergirlanotherplanet on 16-09-07