Album: Revelations by Killing Joke (1982)
Genre: Experimental | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: [PIAS] Recordings Catalogue
Format: Album

Description: Revelations is the third studio album by English rock band Killing Joke, released in July 1982 by E.G. via Polydor Records. It was recorded in Cologne, Germany and produced by Conny Plank, making it their first album not to be self-produced. This is their last album to featured the original line-up, until their 2010's album Absolute Dissent. 
 It reached number 12 in the UK Albums Chart. Youth was disappointed the way the album turned out contributing to him leaving the band saying "It came out a bit dirgy".
A remastered version was released in 2005, including an alternate recording of "We Have Joy".

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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Revelations is the third studio album by English rock band Killing Joke, released in July 1982 by E.G. via Polydor Records. It was recorded in Cologne, Germany and produced by Conny Plank, making it their first album not to be self-produced. This is their last album to featured the original line-up, until their 2010's album Absolute Dissent. 
 It reached number 12 in the UK Albums Chart. Youth was disappointed the way the album turned out contributing to him leaving the band saying "It came out a bit dirgy".
A remastered version was released in 2005, including an alternate recording of "We Have Joy".

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