Album: Brighter Than a Thousand Suns by Killing Joke (1986)
Genre: Experimental | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: Spinefarm Records
Format: Album

Description: Brighter Than a Thousand Suns is the sixth studio album by English post-punk band Killing Joke, released in November 1986 by E.G. Records. It was their first album to be distributed through Virgin Records. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number 54 on 22 November 1986, staying for one week. It was produced by Chris Kimsey, who had produced the band's 1985 album, Night Time.

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, 1980s, Album, Spinefarm Records

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Brighter Than a Thousand Suns is the sixth studio album by English post-punk band Killing Joke, released in November 1986 by E.G. Records. It was their first album to be distributed through Virgin Records. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number 54 on 22 November 1986, staying for one week. It was produced by Chris Kimsey, who had produced the band's 1985 album, Night Time.

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