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“I giddily gobbled this series up! I so hope there is a season two. Loved every minute.”
andeepandabear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/23
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“Interviews from everyone involved made this fantastic. But it seems a series 2 was coming ? Please ?…”
Iamnotthestig via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/07/22
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“Must listen for any JD & NO fan! But a great listen for anyone interested in the history of music.
In the words of another legendary Manchester band, “Please please please let me get what I want.” More episodes!!!”
Bestfriendkev via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/22
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“Brilliant insight into the bands and the people involved. Maxine establishes herself as a five star narrator. If you love Joy Division you’ll gain a real insight into this much loved band. Loved every episode.”
IanRecorder via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/22
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“That’s all.”
Glastonbury Grove via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/21
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“A must for any fan. Waiting anxiously for season two.”
E_L_F via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/21
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“There are interesting aspects about the early days of the band and label but (a) the music generally reinforced why, despite the odd good song, Joy Division were overrated, and (b) Maxine Peake unfortunately comes across as a gushy teenager on her first assignment. A more objective, less...”Read full review »
Sfsdfsdf via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/12/21
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“Very well done. Amazing. Now where’s season 2!”
kommuter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/21
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“All around great podcast. Wonderfully produced.”
markartis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/21
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“Who gave this one star? Best ever 🤘”
BC northcoast via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/21/21
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“A fascinating dive into how much influence two punk/new wave bands had on music today. Historic interviews are woven with modern love stories of the band and it is truly addicting. I can’t stop listening!”
Katatafish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/21
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“When I first started listening to New Order in the early 80s, they were shrouded in mystery. It’s fascinating to hear their story directly from them, and from those close to them. And it’s a great reminder how truly great they were—and are.”
jimbo3938 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/21
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“Fantastic to hear & be reminded about their journey as (two) bands. Loved it!”
DFleuts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/06/21
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“Brilliant, loved every minute of it and can’t wait for season 2 to come out.”
Steveos1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/30/21
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“Well done guys”
GBVfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/21
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“I’m a huge New Order fan and this podcast is like a weak Wikipedia page. It’s difficult to know who is speaking. Why is there an entire episode about the Hacienda and then it jumps back to Power, Corruption and Lies? Whole podcast is too broad stroked for me.”
Not Delinquent via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/21
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“...for anyone who lived through the Joy Division and early New Order years, or anyone who has an appreciation for their excellent music.”
Garyshaw99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/30/21
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“An extremely superficial corporate puff piece about a band that is anything but. There are no surprises here. The conversations are highly edited. While enjoyable on some aspects. So much more could and should have been said. If you really want to know more about this band read their respective...”Read full review »
Steve Smith-1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/27/21
“If you’re a fan of both bands and have followed their careers over 40 years you’re probably not going to learn much. However it is great to get the story from the participants especially Stephen Morris who is very funny and to hear Tony Wilson again. It’s a bit of a hagiography but nonetheless...”Read full review »
Oarsmanpete via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/26/21
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“Having read, watched and listened to a lot about both bands over the years this is fantastic. Some great detail in there especially around the making of movement and that era. Roll on series 2”
ivanwebbers via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/21
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“Fantastic. What a great insight into Joy Division, New Order, Factory, The Hacienda and 1980’s Manchester.”
wheelriding via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/07/21
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“Very good listen. Loved new order since I was 12 but never got on with joy division,does my swede in live when that last 3 songs are JD numbers. Not that that’s got anything to do with these podcasts.”
Spurshater via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/21
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“This episode has opened my eyes to the amazing talent of New Order / JD - incredible series, highly recommended.”
Ken WV via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/02/21
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“Perfect blend of music, insight and history. One of the podcasts you stay in the car to listen to the end despite arriving home 10 minutes ago”
Paulio296 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/23/20
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“Simply the best podcast I’ve ever heard. Extraordinary insight and brilliant articulation of the technical and artistic basis for this hugely influence genre, with a raw emotional wrap. Brilliance aside, all contributors speak with such endearing humility - I suggest they take a moment to...”Read full review »
Pedro Glum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/21/20
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“Some great books and films have covered the substance of the Joy Division & New Order stories. But this podcast’s combination of letting their music speak for itself & reminiscences from key players & high profile fans makes for a really entertaining series. The only time I’ve seen...”Read full review »
Samoëns via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/14/20
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“Really brilliant podcast. Fascinating story and even as a fan there is much I didn’t know. It’s also very funny. Last episode this week - sob! I hope more episodes will happen about the lesser known later years.”
gliddofglood via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
12/14/20
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“Wow- almost entirely band interviews. Real substance and details that matter. Brilliant.”
drtysanta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/20
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“Such a well constructed piece of work. Considered, balanced, insightful and with punch my production.
It's made me fall in love with their stunning body of work all over again.
Really great narrative work from Maxine Peak really caps it.”Read full review »
pg_podcat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/10/20
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“This is entertaining, informative and contains little gems and nuggets that might be new even to long-time fans. I can’t believe it’s free to listen to.
Reading the other reviews here, I think somebody ought to tell Matt JJ (Nov 2020) that it really is definitively too late. Who’s going to break...”Read full review »
Timmov via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/10/20
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“This is a wonderful podcast about a great couple of bands! I am enjoying the narrator immensely and I look forward to every chapter with intense Joy!”
HjZ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/20
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“Always loved the Joy Division Story. If you've not heard it before this is a great listen. But it's not "definitive" as it says in the blurb. For example there's no mention of the band being called Stiff Kittens, or the Battle of the Bands incident getting them onto the bill....”Read full review »
Pete Cogle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/29/20
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“I say mainly because what’s with Hooky seeming to forget Gillian was in the band? They put out 5 of the best albums ever written in the 80s on Factory and Gillian was a part of them all. Other than that niggle I’m really enjoying it.”
&8&£76,;4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/27/20
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“2020 is another year gone by we wont hear New Order play Lonesome Tonight, Way of Life, Run, Vicious Streak, Face Up live in concert - but at least this Podcast will tide us over in the meantime.”
WO Queue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/20
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“It now feels like a crime for any DJ to play a Joy Division song without some sort of context. It’s a bit like hanging a Rothko painting in the local boozer’s bog.”
Withthegrain via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/26/20
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“Moved to tears by this 40 years after the events. Brilliant podcast.”
Chinny Bill via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/26/20
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“Even though this story has been told many times, this podcast brings more detail, interviews, and archive than ever before. Maxine Peak is a great choice of narrator too.
Listening to this podcast, more than ever, I can’t help thinking like many long term fans, that it would be great to see the...”Read full review »
Matt JJ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/20
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“If you know anything, everything or nothing about Joy Division or New Order you will learn something new and enjoy it.”
FigoTen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/20
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“When Ian Curtis died I was 19 and I remember being upset. 40 years on I was listening to episode 4 while out for a run and found myself in tears.
Great to hear the voices of Tony Wilson, Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner et al. Maxine Peake’s narration is great, absolutely the right tone.
It’s a...”Read full review »
CamberwellSE5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/19/20
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“Peels back all the layers of the onion I wish I’d been able to hear about when I was 16. Highly recommended podcast.”
Jack Ryan 1940 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/14/20
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“So far, this is a great podcast with facts, heart and atmospheric sounds. Just makes me so sad that they’ve been acrimoniously estranged for so long. Come on lads, time to make up!”
PDW via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/12/20
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“Good review of a very underrated band
Great podcast
Made me think of the first time I heard at
Transmission on radio Luxembourg early 80s and thinking what a tune”
faulty Phil via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/10/20
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“Far to fan pandering need more insight”
popingcandy2209 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/05/20
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“Whether you are a devout fan or generally interested in music history this podcast provides further insights into two of the most influential bands in late 20th century popular music.
A must listen.”
Huggys Friend via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/05/20
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“I could go on Mastermind with the subject of JD / NO ...but I still listen to everything about them.”
Buggyloo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/20
“Definitely worth a listen even if you think you know everything there is to know about Joy Division. Maxine Peake is a great narrator.”
Lt120982 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/05/20
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“‘Bands seeks singer’
Simply how it all began, incredible.”
benallan82 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/20
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“Smart & insightful - great start to what should be an awesome listen.”
Tim Miller via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/20
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