Album: Fire Dances by Killing Joke (1983)
Genre: Experimental | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: [PIAS] Recordings Catalogue
Format: Album

Description: Fire Dances is the fourth studio album by English post-punk band Killing Joke, released in July 1983 by E.G. via Polydor Records. It was the band's first album to feature new bass player Paul Raven, recorded at Basing Street Studios in London between February and March 1983. According to Paul Ferguson the band's drug use contributed to the original mix of the album being "tinny".

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, [PIAS] Recordings Catalogue

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Fire Dances is the fourth studio album by English post-punk band Killing Joke, released in July 1983 by E.G. via Polydor Records. It was the band's first album to feature new bass player Paul Raven, recorded at Basing Street Studios in London between February and March 1983. According to Paul Ferguson the band's drug use contributed to the original mix of the album being "tinny".

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