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Post by stu77 on Sept 27, 2020 14:42:22 GMT
I see the documentary film Death and Resurrection Show is on Amazon Prime.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 27, 2020 14:47:59 GMT
I see the documentary film Death and Resurrection Show is on Amazon Prime. Is it worth seeing Stu? Or indeed anyone?
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Post by stu77 on Sept 27, 2020 14:54:37 GMT
I see the documentary film Death and Resurrection Show is on Amazon Prime. Is it worth seeing Stu? Or indeed anyone? Yeah it's good saw it at cinema about 5 years ago.
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Post by andyloneshark on Sept 27, 2020 15:13:56 GMT
...it's a fascinating documentary, and shows why Killing Joke are so much more than just 'another band'
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Post by Bassy on Sept 27, 2020 17:18:11 GMT
I see the documentary film Death and Resurrection Show is on Amazon Prime. Is it worth seeing Stu? Or indeed anyone? Stu and Andy seem to have enjoyed it but I was disappointed. Far too much of the heavy mysticism and not enough music. I was really hoping for some rare material and musical insight. I can do without Jaz gabbing on about fire rituals and vibes in the Great Pyramid, TBH.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 27, 2020 18:55:27 GMT
Thanks Bassy What's the TP view of these two early 2000 releases? Killing Joke (2003) + Hosannas from the Basements of Hell (2006) Both are great in my view - and much heavier than my usual musical fare
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Post by zeopold on Sept 27, 2020 19:29:20 GMT
Is it worth seeing Stu? Or indeed anyone? I can do without Jaz gabbing on about fire rituals and vibes in the Great Pyramid, TBH. yah he does seem to be heavily into that new agey tosh Geordie Walker was always the star of the group for me. Way ahead of the pack for technique and tone in his day.
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Post by Bassy on Sept 28, 2020 14:18:26 GMT
Thanks Bassy What's the TP view of these two early 2000 releases? Killing Joke (2003) + Hosannas from the Basements of Hell (2006) Both are great in my view - and much heavier than my usual musical fare Of the two, I much prefer the self-titled album, which was, incidentally, their second with that title. "Hosannas" is very heavy going and has little to no relief from the pounding, monotonous vibe. The songs lack individual character and all of them are too long* I played it once, then consigned it to the "dust gathering" shelf in my music collection. *Except for this one, which has groovy Middle Eastern percussion and a scything guitar motif.
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Post by Bassy on Sept 28, 2020 14:25:41 GMT
Throughout their long music career, KJ have rarely "done" real world politics. The 1993 album was an exception, the Gulf War having obviously infuriated Jaz (as it did any right minded person).
This song is my favourite from the album and very clearly deals with "Operation Desert Storm".
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 19:37:08 GMT
Is it worth seeing Stu? Or indeed anyone? Stu and Andy seem to have enjoyed it but I was disappointed. Far too much of the heavy mysticism and not enough music. I was really hoping for some rare material and musical insight. I can do without Jaz gabbing on about fire rituals and vibes in the Great Pyramid, TBH. I agree. Some of it was excruciatingly bad. All this Crowleyian shite is embarrassing. I really felt that only the most gullible admirers of their music would swallow all this ritualistic magick bullshit. The bit where they had a 'collective episode' live was embarrassing.Did they really expect anyone to really believe this drivel? The Crowley stuff is yesterday's mysticism and I can't believe how much Coleman is up his own arse in this. An eye opener.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 20:50:03 GMT
Thanks Bassy What's the TP view of these two early 2000 releases? Killing Joke (2003) + Hosannas from the Basements of Hell (2006) Both are great in my view - and much heavier than my usual musical fare Of the two, I much prefer the self-titled album, which was, incidentally, their second with that title. "Hosannas" is very heavy going and has little to no relief from the pounding, monotonous vibe. The songs lack individual character and all of them are too long* I played it once, then consigned it to the "dust gathering" shelf in my music collection. *Except for this one, which has groovy Middle Eastern percussion and a scything guitar motif. You should give Hosannas another go Bassy. Wait until no one is around and blast it up loud I reckon it's the best thing they've done since the early 80's. Good thing is that they show the likes of Amebix and all these 'crust'bands how powerful evocative music should be done.
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Post by andyloneshark on Sept 29, 2020 9:09:28 GMT
One my favourite Killing Joke albums is Extremities Dirt & Various Repressed Emotions from 1990. In the late 80s they had been in the wilderness, broke with no record label... but they regrouped with Martin Atkins on drums and came back really strong with this great album...
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Post by stu77 on Jun 24, 2021 20:17:34 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 25, 2021 5:51:23 GMT
Thanks Stu More here Killing Joke promise to "sonically destroy" the unwanted future on Honour The Fire UK tour in 2022 Killing Joke Honour The Fire UK tour 2022Mar 28: Cardiff Tramshed Mar 29: Nottingham Rock City Mar 31: Bristol O2 Academy Apr 01: Liverpool O2 Academy Apr 02: Birmingham O2 Institute Apr 04: Manchester Albert Hall Apr 05: Newcastle Boiler Shop Apr 06: Glasgow Barrowland Apr 08: Leeds O2 Academy Apr 09: London Eventim Apollo Hammersmith Tickets available from www.myticket.co.uk on Friday 25 June at 10am. www.loudersound.com/news/killing-joke-announce-honour-the-fire-tour
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Post by doug61 on Jun 25, 2021 15:19:39 GMT
I see the documentary film Death and Resurrection Show is on Amazon Prime. Is it worth seeing Stu? Or indeed anyone? Yes, long old Doc as well, even has Jimmy Page saying nice things.
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