Released 40 years ago
Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
Killing Joke · 1986
60 min · 11 tracks · new wave · post-punk · gothic rock
A fusion of industrial metal and gothic rock creating an intense, atmospheric soundscape that explores existential themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- existential themes for deep reflection
- intense atmosphere for focused listening
- engaging wave-like pacing
- immersive experience for late nights
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1986, 'Brighter Than a Thousand Suns' was Killing Joke's fifth studio album, marking their return to form after the experimental phase of 'Night Time' (1985). This album showcased a more aggressive sound, reflecting their evolution as a band during a period of lineup changes and musical experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Godflesh· The Sisters of Mercy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Adorations 4:42
- 2 Sanity 4:45
- 3 Chessboards 5:51
- 4 Twilight of the Mortal 4:14
- 5 Love of the Masses 4:40
- 6 A Southern Sky 4:38
- 7 Victory 7:11
- 8 Wintergardens 5:24
- 9 Rubicon 7:03
- 10 Goodbye to the Village 5:26
- 11 Exile 6:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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