Beginner's Guide to Killing Joke

So here's a band that I've really liked for quite a few years now but barely gets talked about on here. I think the only other member I've ever seen mention them is Janzoon which automatically makes him my BFF.

Anyhow Killing Joke is an English Post-Punk/Industrial Rock/Quasi-Metal band that started back in 1979. They're known for a heavy driving sound played at a slow pace. Heavy and slow is the way to describe their music, but there's so much more to it than that. With elements of post-punk, new wave, and pop they really transcended so many boundaries that held back other bands similar in that genre.

I did my best to include songs from all over their discography (which is quite extensive) but for the most part I stuck with their heavier stuff, adding a couple of their poppier songs.

Track Listing

01. "The Death & Resurrection Show" - Killing Joke (2003 version)
02. "Wardance" - Killing Joke (1980 version)
03. "Invocation" - Hosannas from the Basement of Hell
04. "Requiem" - Killing Joke (1980 version)
05. "Adoration" - Brighter Than A Thousand Suns
06. "Exorcism" - Pandemonium
07. "Democracy" - Democracy
08. "Pandemonium" - Pandemonium
09. "Total Invasion" - Killing Joke (2003 version)
10. "Zennon" - Killing Joke (2003 version)
11. "Sun Goes Down" - Wilful Days

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