Killing Joke
Noah’s Barks pages relating to the music group Killing Joke.
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Killing Joke – “Democracy”
‘Democracy’ isn’t as good as the two Killing Joke albums it’s between. However, it’s high-quality and consistent enough to be worthwhile. (read more)
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Killing Joke – “Pylon” (2015)
I can’t deal with Pylon. Where’s the intensity!? Where’s the fucking fury!? Killing Joke were a hoot; a bunch of old codgers more pissed off over… whatever—than any musician half their ages. Killing Joke used to be a pummeling, muscular, fuck-em-up band, but Jaz Coleman and co. have been softening up ever since Hosannas From… (read more)
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Killing Joke – “The Singles Collection 1979-2012” (2013)
‘The Singles Collection’ is probably the best introduction to Killing Joke but falls short of providing enough value for existing fans. (read more)
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Killing Joke – “Hosannas From the Basements of Hell” (2006)
At release, Hosannas From the Basements of Hell is the heaviest album Killing Joke (KJ) have ever released, which is quite an accomplishment considering what came before it. Both albums vie to be my favorite by the band. Still, Hosannas From the Basements of Hell definitely sounds different from any other KJ album. Apparently, the… (read more)
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Killing Joke – “What’s THIS For…!”
What’s THIS For…! is Killing Joke‘s second album and contains all of the muscle and fury of their self-titled debut, only with less synthesizers and a stronger emphasis on thick percussion with ritualistic drum patterns. Despite being the same amount of tracks, What’s THIS For…! is a noticeable seven minutes longer than its predecessor. This shows… (read more)
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Killing Joke – “Revelations” (1982)
Revelations is Killing Joke‘s third album, and is the first that shows the band in a definite regression. It’s true that What’s THIS For…! was not up to the quality of their first album in terms of innovation or songwriting, but it wasn’t far behind and helped make up for its shortcomings with a stronger emphasis on tribal percussion… (read more)
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Killing Joke – “Pandemonium”
Pandemonium is the true start of Killing Joke‘s second (and my preferred) phase. Going from their post-punk roots to fully embracing what had become of the industrial rock sound they pioneered, Killing Joke finally sound ironically at peace again being able to rock out harder than they have since their debut. The fun ’80s new… (read more)
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Killing Joke – “Killing Joke” (2003)
Killing Joke 2003 is one of the most aggressive, genuinely angry albums I’ve ever heard. Very cathartic. When I’m in a shitty and pissed off mood, I find it difficult to enjoy music. But rarely, this and Big Black still work for me. For all its fury, Killing Joke is the world’s loudest pop rock album and… (read more)
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Killing Joke – “Killing Joke”
Killing Joke’s first album marches through abandoned city streets, waving a welcome banner for Armageddon. (read more)