What's This For . . . !

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The Singles Collection: 1979-2012 (April 15th)". Killing Joke's official. 13 December 2012. Archived from the original on 16 December 2012. As well as this, bassist Youth was suffering from the after-effects of a bad LSD trip. Youth went mad, burning a collection of crisp five pound notes inside his bank … What’s THIS For?” is apparently KJ’s first real studio child, sine their debut was rumoured to be birthed out of touring and live performances. “The Fall Of Because” remains a definite killer opener to the album and is often cited as such, while “Tension” has an almost underground pop-ish groove to it, albeit strictly in that unique KJ feel. “Unspeakable” and “Butcher” fall under slightly darker tones but are by no means less hypotic in their tribal effectiveness. “Madness” is in my opinion the low point of the album, featuring additional vocals by Big Paul, although his drumming does appear at times to be a hint on the sloppy side. “Who Told You How” has its own unique feel to it, a bit on the morbid side while “Exit” briefly hints at the energy to be found a few years later on “Fire Dances”. With 8:30 approaching, drummer Big Paul Ferguson walks onto stage and posits himself behind his drum kit. He limbers up gently as he gets into the right mindset for the gig ahead. It is a few minutes before he is joined onstage by the rest of the band. Atwood, Brett (8 June 1996). "Larry ('Kids') Clark Among Directors Getting Original". Billboard. Archived from the original on 25 April 2022 . Retrieved 25 April 2022.

Mowat, Jim (25 May 2021). "The Strange and Talented Days of Killing Joke". Medium . Retrieved 26 November 2023. Bands – SUNDAY 9thAUGUST 2009". Rebellion Festivals. Archived from the original (PHP) on 20 April 2016 . Retrieved 1 May 2009. Janes, Steve (12 March 2012). "Killing Joke new single 'In Cythera' March 19th". WithGuitars. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022 . Retrieved 4 June 2022.Coleman then uses 'Follow The Leaders' to lambast the then British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, as well as the lemmings who'll follow anyone with a stronger personality than them. The only single from the album, it's groove is inspired by Chic, but is much more violent and chaotic sounding than anything that Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards ever put their name to. Listen to the middle eight, when it pares down to just the bass and the synth line. The dub influence is keenly felt, but the effect is akin to being stamped on in an alleyway at 2 in the morning.

Ferguson rejoined Killing Joke for their 2008 reunion, which saw the original line-up together for the first time since 1982. [3] Ferguson recorded with Killing Joke for the first time in 23 years for their 2010 studio album Absolute Dissent. He remains with Killing Joke, having drummed on their April 2012 album release MMXII and subsequent tour, as well as their 2015 release Pylon. What's THIS For...! is the second studio album by English post-punk band Killing Joke, released in June 1981 by E.G. via Polydor Records.Deevoy, Adam (3 October 2013). "My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields: I play through the pain | Music". The Guardian . Retrieved 10 November 2013. Brendon (11 September 2011). "Killing Joke". Autodistruzione Cerebrale 2.0 - Musica e di più!. Archived from the original on 25 April 2022 . Retrieved 25 April 2022. Afterwards I bump into some of the people I met in the queue and they loved it, and even wished me a safe journey home. A mate and long term KJ fan who emigrated to New Zealand watched the stream and said they were outstanding which is high praise. He also caught a few glimpses of me in the crowd as an added bonus! Oh and not that anyone cared, but there was no support band, just a DJ playing some decent tunes to warm up the crowd. I can believe that with Marco Pirroni. It was an astute choice to go for him, with his amazing work in Rema Rema (and prior to being Adam Ant's right hand man), but I imagine his personality wouldn't have pleased Sioux and Severin, who seemed to prefer people they could control. McGeough was certainly a brilliant player (Magazine, when on form, were astonishing) and it's a shame he had to retrain as a nurse in the 90's before dying. There is instant recognition for Roi on keyboards as he leads us into the opening song that is ‘Requiem’, and this crowd is instantly hooked. At times I am standing inches away from Jaz as he wanders around the stage, and although he may be staring threateningly over my head for the most part, he occasionally catches my eye. Normally I would be forlornly trying to outstare Jaz but tonight is a celebration of Killing Joke and I can’t help but find myself smiling for large parts of the set. Killing Joke at The 100 Club, London 9.3.23 (pic A. Tonnerre)