Review of Joy Division (2006) by Michael M — 20 Nov 2008

Hendrix,joplin,morrison,kobain and curtis. definitely one of the greats of our time.

This review of Joy Division (2006) was written by Michael M on 20 Nov 2008.

Joy Division has generally received positive reviews.

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