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"Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division
Mixtape Chapter 16 — Floating on Sadness
Floating on Sadness — the chapter's emotional pivot.
Where it plays in Mixtape
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" soundtracks Chapter 16: Floating on Sadness — Contemplative swim-scene vignette. The cue functions as floating on sadness — the chapter's emotional pivot.
About the song
Love Will Tear Us Apart was originally released in 1980 on Substance by Joy Division. Read more on Wikipedia (Joy Division).
Why Beethoven & Dinosaur chose it
Game director Johnny Galvatron has described Mixtape as a soundtrack-driven narrative — every needle drop keys a specific memory. Joy Division's track sits perfectly with Chapter 16's II-act energy.
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- "More Than This" — Roxy Music · Chapter 17
- "For Love" — Lush · Chapter 13
- "Hong Kong Garden" — Siouxsie and the Banshees · Chapter 20
- "Just Like Heaven" — The Cure · Chapter 3
- "The Passenger" — Iggy Pop · Chapter 28
- "1979" — The Smashing Pumpkins · Chapter 27
- "Avalon" — Roxy Music · Chapter 30
- "Bodacious Cretaceous" — Beethoven & Dinosaur · Chapter 18
FAQ
Is "Love Will Tear Us Apart" actually in Mixtape?
Yes — Joy Division is one of the eight artists officially confirmed on the Mixtape soundtrack by Annapurna at launch.
Can I listen to it outside the game?
Yes — listen on Spotify, or on the original album Substance.
Which chapter does "Love Will Tear Us Apart" play in?
Chapter 16: Floating on Sadness.
Sources
- Artist confirmed on Mixtape soundtrack via Annapurna launch coverage.
- Artist discography: Wikipedia — Joy Division.
- Chapter placement is community-compiled from launch streams; specific song-to-chapter mapping is a working draft.
Last verified: 2026-05-08.