Killing Joke

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Still going after nearly 30 years,releasing good albums (2006's Hosannas From the Basements of Hell was excellent) and are now reunited with the original line up resulting from long time meraber Paul Raven's Death. Their post punk sound has diverged over the years taking in commercial keyboard led sounRAB (Love Like Blood) to chugging metal (Pandemonium) yet their jagged tribal rhythmns and Geordies unique and solo free guitar riRAB have kept the legions of fans happy. They have influenced so many artists and banRAB ranging from Ministry to Big Black. If you have never heard of them before or have limited knowledge then feast on these vid's representing their different phases.

Essential albums:

Killing Joke (1980)
Night time (1985)
Pandemonium (1994)

The Wait (1980):
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Love Like Blood (1985):
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Hossanas From The Basement Of Hell (2006)
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MySpace.com - Killing Joke - UK - Rock / Industrial / Punk - www.myspace.com/killingjokeofficial
 
I only have the debut, and I can't get massively into it. There's nothing wrong with it at all, I just think maybe it's been ripped off so many times since. Mood pending, sometimes there just isn't enough going on in Killing Joke's music to hold my attention :(
 
I could almost say the same as Molecules.
I only have Pandemonium , good enough album but it didn't really do enough for me to check out their other stuff.
I probably should hear their debut.
 
Not to be a snob, but I can't believe you don't have "What's THIS For...?" under the essentials, OP. That album is easily KJ's most complex and defiant.
Anyone who's interested in these guys should pick up a copy ASAP :)
 
Has anyone else heard their new EP? It's called In Excelsis and it's pretty decent, but not as heavy as Hosannas From the Basement of Hell, still thought it's a great sneak peek at what their new album will sound like.

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You have never heard their debut? One of the best post punk releases ever! I think both of you should start with the compilation Laugh ...I nearly Bought One compilation which was pre Pandemonium and will give you a good idea of what they are about. PM
 
I had Night Time on vinyl, until it fell victim to the great garage flood of 1989.*


*Leaky roofs, heavy rainfall and cardboard boxes don't go. :(

^ Thats a hint btw

Good album too.
 
To be fair they have always criss crossed genres a bit and are not always heavy. I really like that though. Big Dub influence going on. What's the line up on the recording now that Raven has left us?
 
About time there was a thread on this great, great band. I'm seeing them in October and I'm already really hyped up about it! My favourite album is probably Extremities, Dirt & Various Repressed Emotions as it's got some of the most ferocious material they ever wrote. Oh and RIP Paul Raven, who also played in Ministry, Prong and Godflesh.
 
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Just because they are an older band doesn't mean that they don't deserve a few more posts regarding their new album.

Original line up (first time since 1982) sounding absolutely phenomenal. Metallica, Megadeth, Nine Inch Nails, Ministry,Napalm Death, Tool, Opeth, Faith No More, Godflesh and Foo Fighters (whether they are liked or not) all cite them as a massive influence on their music.

From the new album. Not bad for a bunch of 50 year olRAB who have worked with everyone from David Gilmour, Paul McCartney, London Symphony Orchestra, to a whole host of musicians involved in the Pigface project; Trent Reznor, Danny Carery, Flea, Genesis P-Orridge, Dean Ween etc etc

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Pandemonium was a great album, if you are into hard Industrial music. I loved it, but would probably say I prefer the moodier music from the early 80's. "Love Like Blood" and "Eighties" were two fantastic songs. Jaz Coleman was definitely a genius, and possibly one of the most frightening individuals in Pop music.
 
I have to admit after giving it a few more listens I think it actually surpasses Hosannas From the Basement of Hell (2006) in terms of quality. I don't think there were any songs off it that I didn't like, and it was nice to hear that Jaz Coleman can still hit those notes, despite his age. It's also awesome to see a 30+ year old band that can still put out quality albums that far surpass everything they've ever inspired. If this album doesn't create some new Killing Joke fans then I doubt anything ever will.
 
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