"The criticism has been aimed at me, saying I'm cashing in on Joy Division and Ian Curtis," Hook tells SPIN. "But it took 30 years to cash in. So does that count? Usually you cash in after waiting 30 minutes."
There was nothing to "cash in" on back in 1980. Joy Division's legacy and influence has been recognized more in the last 10+ years than in any other time. With the release of "Control" and some compilations during the past few years, there is no time like the present to max out on a pay day. Seems pretty lame.