Album: Hosannas From the Basements of Hell by Killing Joke (2006)
Genre: Experimental | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: Spinefarm Records
Format: Album

Description: Hosannas from the Basements of Hell is the twelfth studio album by English post-punk band Killing Joke, released on 3 April 2006 by Cooking Vinyl. 
The cover artwork is taken from a painting by Russian artist Victor Safonkin entitled Inhuman Rearing. The artwork featured in the inside booklet is taken from Society of Good Inventions and Hidden Aims by the same painter.
Hosannas from the Basements of Hell received near universal acclaim upon release.

Artist Background: Killing Joke are an English post-punk band formed in October 1978 in Notting Hill, London, England; other sources report the band formed in early 1979. Founding members Jaz Coleman (vocals, keyboards) and Geordie Walker (guitars) have been the only constant members. A key influence on industrial rock, their early music was described by critics Stephen Thomas Erlewine and John Dougan as "quasi-metal ... dancing to a tune of doom and gloom", which gradually evolved over the years, incorporating... Part of the Notting Hill, London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Experimental movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Chameleons, Ministry, The Sound, The Sisters of Mercy

Music Scene: Part of the Notting Hill, London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Experimental movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Experimental, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 2000s, Album, Spinefarm Records

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Hosannas from the Basements of Hell is the twelfth studio album by English post-punk band Killing Joke, released on 3 April 2006 by Cooking Vinyl. 
The cover artwork is taken from a painting by Russian artist Victor Safonkin entitled Inhuman Rearing. The artwork featured in the inside booklet is taken from Society of Good Inventions and Hidden Aims by the same painter.
Hosannas from the Basements of Hell received near universal acclaim upon release.

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