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Closer, the band's 1980 sophomore album released two months after the death of lead singer Ian Curtis, continued where the first album left off, with "Heart And Soul", "Isolation", and "Twenty Four Hours".
This record preserves a live Joy Division gig in High Wycombe from Feb 1980 (the Mancunian band being supported by a slot of cult heroes like Killing Joke, A Certain Ratio and Section 25).
This gig, taped at the Warehouse in Preston, took place during the final round of UK dates Joy Division was to play before jetting off to the US. The live captures the band raw sound with Ian Curtis's haunting vocals.
Self-described as ‘Gay Church Folk Music’ by leader Joel Gibb, The Hidden Cameras won overwhelming critical acclaim, blending superb lyrics with heart-rending melodies and grand, fulsome arrangements.
Throughout 2022, The Wedding Present's '24 Songs' series saw the legendary indie band release two new tracks a month as double A sided 7s, ultimately creating a much-sought-after box set.