Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame

END OF ALBUM SONGS: JOY DIVISION- DECADES

Well today Joy Division was again nominated for the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. Why they have not been inducted yet is beyond me. We all know how messed up the voting is as well as the ones that get in. Joy Division is without a doubt one of the most influential bands of the last 40 plus years. Which brings me to today’s article. The song “Decades,” the closing song off of their other masterpiece, Closer. Each time I listen to this album and when I get to this song, I’m compelled to repeat it at least four times. The eerie vibe mixed with the synths create a lush soundscape to go along with what would become “goth rock” is astounding. You can hear on this album especially the back half of it where the band was heading. Here’s to Joy Division finally getting their due!

Joy Division- Decades:

Collaborations: Nirvana with Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth

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Back in 2014 when Nirvana was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Shame, the remaining members performed with a bunch of guest singers. Joan Jett, Lorde (for some reason I can’t ever understand why), St. Vincent and my personal favorite of the set, Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth. I especially liked Kim joining them onstage because she sang my favorite Nirvana song, “Aneurysm.” This was also the most “punk” thing the band did that night and it was glorious. A few interesting tidbits about this performance, the dress Kim wore on stage is actually the same one she wore when Nirvana and Sonic Youth toured together in the early 90’s. Also according to Kim’s book Girl In A Band (which you should totally read), during this performance she channeled a lot of her anger over her divorce with Thurston Moore (also of Sonic Youth) and the grief over Kurt’s passing into this performance. This explains a lot when you put it all in context.

Nirvana with Kim Gordon- Aneurysm: