Killing Joke

Killing Joke - Democracy
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Label/Cat#: Butterfly Records BFLCD17 | Country/Year: UK 1996
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Post-Punk

Killing Joke's best album in 11 years is a major surprise. While the other two LPs since their comeback refocused the group on heavy guitars and contained several great songs, this time they put it all together. (…) It's just the final hammer blow of primal urgency from an 18-year-old band that has completely refound their singular thunder (the kind Nirvana filched for "Come as You Are," as per the settled lawsuit) on this, their tenth album.

Out on May 18th on Killing Joke's very own Killing Joke Records is the limited edition 4CD collectors boxset (3000 copies) "The Gathering 2008". "The Gathering 2008" saw the original Killing Joke line up play live in London at two historic sold out concerts for the first time since 1982. This CD limited edition boxset packs both concerts together for the very first time. Both concerts are presented in full with no overdubs, professional recorded and even contain a brand new track for the event, "Time Wave".

Killing Joke - The Gathering 2008 (2009) {4-CD Box Set Eastworld Recordings}
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Rock / Post Rock / Industrial / Gothic Rock / Post Punk / New Wave

Limited edition 2009 four CD collectors boxset. The Gathering 2008 saw the original Killing Joke line up play live in London at two historic sold out concerts for the first time since 1982. This limited edition boxset packs both concerts together for the very first time. Both concerts are presented in full with no overdubs, professional recorded and even contain a brand new track for the event: 'Time Wave'. The original tribal sound of Killing Joke that catapulted the band into the early '80s is heard here at its very best, and anyone who was lucky enough to a have attended will confirm these really were a truly one-off pair of concerts. With original drummer Big Paul Ferguson and bassist Youth back on board, the first two classic albums Killing Joke and What's This For! are played for the first time ever in their entirety. Also performed over the two nights are many rare tracks that have not been heard for the best part of 25 years.

Killing Joke are an English rock band from Notting Hill, London, England, formed in 1978 by Jaz Coleman (vocals, keyboards), Paul Ferguson (drums), Geordie Walker (guitar) and Youth (bass). The band's musical style emerged from the post-punk scene, but stood out due to their heavier approach, and has been cited as a key influence on industrial rock. Their style evolved over many years, at times incorporating elements of gothic rock, synth-pop and electronic music, often bearing Walker's prominent guitar and Coleman's "savagely strident vocals". Killing Joke have influenced many later bands and artists, such as Metallica, Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden.

Socially conscious lyrics and aggressive, wardance-like songs dot What's This For, another essential piece in the Killing Joke puzzle...

2008 live session recorded at KJ bassist Youth's studio in Granada, Spain . This was the first time that the original line-up (Jaz Coleman, Geordie, Youth and Big Paul Ferguson) had played together since 1982, in preparation for their 2008 world tour. Born during the Post-Punk movement of the late '70s, KJ's often erratic and convoluted career has done nothing to damage their reputation, which is reflected in the respect they now receive. 14 tracks including 'Requiem', 'Tension', 'Eighties', 'Love Like Blood' and more.