Joy Division vs The Smiths

TheCunningStunt · 05-23-2010, 11:14 AM

I thought there's a lot of pointless comparison threads knocking about, and here's one more. They're both different and both absolutely brilliant in their own right but I'm wondering who you think is the better band and/or who your favourite is.

These are two of my favourite bands, I love Joy Divsion.. I think Ian Curtis was such a brilliant lyricist and the music, such moodiness and at times very haunting with brilliant drumming. Lyrics and music are just devine.

The Smiths however you have Morrissey's sharp wit and depressing lyrics over Johnny Marr's melodic happy tunes, such a contrast and it made for some brilliant music.

Overall if I had to pick one, I'd go for The Smiths. But it's a close one.

05-23-2010, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Joy Division vs The Smiths I thought there's a lot of pointless comparison threads knocking about, and here's one more. They're both different and both absolutely brilliant in their own right but I'm wondering who you think is the better band and/or who your favourite is. These are two of my favourite bands, I love Joy Divsion.. I think Ian Curtis was such a brilliant lyricist and the music, such moodiness and at times very haunting with brilliant drumming. Lyrics and music are just devine. The Smiths however you have Morrissey's sharp wit and depressing lyrics over Johnny Marr's melodic happy tunes, such a contrast and it made for some brilliant music. Overall if I had to pick one, I'd go for The Smiths. But it's a close one.