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Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by the English rock band Joy Division. It was released on 15 June 1979 through Factory Records.[4] The album was recorded and mixed over three successive weekends at Stockport's Strawberry Studios in April 1979, with producer Martin Hannett contributing a number of unconventional recording techniques to the group's sound. The cover artwork was designed by artist Peter Saville, using a data plot of signals from a radio pulsar.[5] It is the only Joy Division album released during lead singer Ian Curtis's lifetime.
Factory Records did not release any singles from Unknown Pleasures. In January 1980 the album placed at no. 2 on the first publication of the Indie Albums Chart. It reached no. 71 on the Albums Chart when reissued in July 1980 just after the release of the subsequent album Closer. It has since received sustained critical acclaim as an influential post-punk album, and has been named as one of the greatest albums of all time by publications such as NME, AllMusic, Select, Rolling Stone, and Spin.
Condenser, Wellington’s punk rock stalwarts, have been unleashing sonic assaults and
kicking against the pricks since 1980. This trio, composed of James on drums, PJ on
bass, and Nigel on guitar, delivers a raw and energetic performance that harks back to
the genre’s incendiary origins. But Condenser isn't just a band; it's a culmination of
Wellington's rich punk history. James, Nigel, and PJ are all veterans of the scene,
having cut their teeth in noted Wellington bands including Condemned Sector, Neoteric
Tribesmen, Columbian Necktie and Compos Mentis. These groups, active in the early
days of punk, were instrumental in shaping the Wellington sound and fostering a spirit of
rebellion that continues to resonate.
Their sets are a potent mix of classic covers and blistering originals, drawing inspiration
from the titans of punk and post-punk. Expect a tightly packed set featuring the raw
energy of the Buzzcocks, the infectious hooks of the Ramones, the dark intensity of Joy
Division, the chaotic brilliance of The Damned, the angular rhythms of The Fall, the
art-punk experimentation of Wire, and the sheer rebellious power of the Sex Pistols.
Condenser's music isn't just a performance; it's a living history lesson, connecting the
dots between Wellington's punk past and its present. The experience gained in their
wild youth has coalesced in Condenser, creating a potent force that keeps the flame of
punk rock burning bright in Aotearoa.
Condenser will be supported by MOTAWREK and Los
