Blog: Merry Swankster

Despite being immortalized by Andy "Gollum" Serkis in 24 Hour Party People as a fat crazy bastard, Martin Hannett remains the most revered producer of the punk/ post-punk era. Thirty years after his prime (and roughly 15 years after his death), the sonic architecture of his work with Joy Division, New Order, A Certain Ratio, and ESG remain obvious touchpoints for myriad bands of the 00's. Two compilations of his knob twiddling ( Martin '91, And Here is the Young Man '98) have been issued and quickly fallen out of print. Seeking [...]