New Dawn Fades
Joy Division * Track #5 On Unknown Pleasures
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Album Unknown Pleasures
New Dawn Fades by Joy Division
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Joy DivisionProduced by
Martin HannettWrited by
Stephen Morris & Peter Hook & Bernard Sumner & Ian CurtisAbout
One of the many reasons Unknown Pleasures is the landmark album it is, “New Dawn Fades” was the most overt turn by Joy Division on that record towards an epic rock moment, drawing on everything from Black Sabbath’s anti-anthems to krautrock’s clean, steady drive.
A strange, looped instrumental moan...
New Dawn Fades Lyrics
[Verse 1]
A change of speed, a change of style
A change of scene, with no regrets
A chance to watch, admire the distance
Still occupied, though you forget
Different colours, different shades
Over each mistakes were made
I took the blame
Directionless so plain to see
A loaded gun won't set you free
So you say
[Verse 2]
We'll share a drink and step outside
An angry voice and one who cried
We'll give you everything and more
The strain's too much, can't take much more
Oh, I've walked on water, run through fire
Can't seem to feel it anymore
[Outro]
It was me, waiting for me
Hoping for something more
Me, seeing me this time
Hoping for something else
New Dawn Fades Q&A
Who wrote New Dawn Fades's ?
New Dawn Fades was written by Stephen Morris & Peter Hook & Bernard Sumner & Ian Curtis.
Who produced New Dawn Fades's ?
New Dawn Fades was produced by Martin Hannett.
When did Joy Division release New Dawn Fades?
Joy Division released New Dawn Fades on Fri Jun 15 1979.
What did Joy Division say about "New Dawn Fades"?
In 2017, Peter Hook took to LouderSound explaining his favorite basslines from his career in Joy Division along with New Order. Sandwiched in between “Transmission” and “Atmosphere,” Hook spoke of “New Dawn Fades,” saying:
I suppose the next one would be the same sort of formula, which is “New Dawn...