"Isolation" is a 1980 song appearing on the Manchester post-punk band Joy Division's second album, Closer. The song is based upon an industrial beat by Stephen Morris, accompanied by a high-pitched keyboard line by Bernard Sumner. Midway through the song, a rushing drum and hi-hat motif come in, propelling the song toward its dramatic end in what resembles a compact disc skipping, followed by a sudden electronic crescendo. No official singles were released from Closer, but "Isolation" is one of its best-known tracks, due to its relatively short length and danceable sound. The song also appears on the Heart and Soul box set and on Permanent. A live version from the band's last concert appears on Still. The song is also used for dramatic effect in the Joy Divsion biopic Control
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