5 Key Facts About Martin Hannett and New Order’s Movement
- Martin Hannett produced New Order’s debut album, Movement, which was his final project with the band.
- He was best known for producing Joy Division’s albums before their transition into New Order.
- Movement marked a stylistic shift from Joy Division’s sound, but Hannett’s signature production style is still present.
- The album was recorded in 1981, following the death of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis.
- Hannett’s work on Movement is often seen as a bridge between the band’s past and their future electronic direction.