Аудиокнига Неизвестные удовольствия: Joy Division изнутри

This memoir by Peter Hook, the bassist of Joy Division, captures the ascent of one of the most influential bands in rock history from the gritty streets of Salford. Hook details the pivotal moment in 1976 when he and Bernard Sumner witnessed the Sex Pistols, a catalyst that sparked their determination to form a band without any formal musical training. The narrative traces their evolution from the crude punk aggression of Warsaw to the unique atmospheric sound defined by Hook's distinctive high-register basslines and Ian Curtis's haunting presence. Hook chronicles their early struggles, grueling van journeys across Britain, disastrous recording sessions, and the formation of Factory Records alongside Tony Wilson and Rob Gretton. Amidst the chaos, petty squabbles, and relentless touring, the band created masterpieces like Unknown Pleasures, navigating the grueling realities of their working-class roots and the emerging music industry. The book offers an honest, unvarnished look at the grueling labor behind the myth, culminating just as the band stood on the precipice of international recognition before tragedy struck.