Listen to the silence, let it ring on
Eyes, dark grey lenses frightened of the sun
We would have a fine time living in the night
Left to blind destruction, waiting for our sight

Unknown Pleasures is widely recognized as the iconic debut album by the British post-punk band Joy Division, released in 1979. Its haunting, atmospheric sound and emotional depth made it a groundbreaking record in the post-punk movement and an influential piece in the history of alternative music. The album is often seen as a landmark in the evolution of indie rock, featuring cold, minimalist rhythms, dark, introspective lyrics, and the distinctive vocals of Ian Curtis.

The album cover of Unknown Pleasures is equally famous: it features a stark, abstract image that resembles a series of radio waves or pulses. In fact, the design was inspired by an image of a pulsar, a type of neutron star, which was taken from a 1970s astronomical text. The cover art has since become one of the most recognizable symbols of post-punk culture.