Album: What's THIS For...! by Killing Joke (1981)
Genre: Experimental | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: Spinefarm Records
Format: Album

Description: What's THIS For...! is the second studio album by English rock band Killing Joke, released in June 1981 by E.G. via Polydor Records. 
 It entered the UK Albums Chart at number 51 on 20 June and peaked at number 42 on 4 July.
A remastered version with three bonus tracks was released in 2005.

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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What's THIS For...! is the second studio album by English rock band Killing Joke, released in June 1981 by E.G. via Polydor Records. 
 It entered the UK Albums Chart at number 51 on 20 June and peaked at number 42 on 4 July.
A remastered version with three bonus tracks was released in 2005.

What's THIS For...!

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