Extremities, Dirt & Various Repressed Emotions
Killing Joke · 1990
65 min · 11 tracks · new wave · post-punk · gothic rock
A dark, brooding fusion of industrial metal and gothic rock that explores themes of societal decay.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dark brooding atmosphere throughout
- gradual build to intense conclusion
- reflective moments of solitude
- themes of societal decay explored
- patient engagement with complex sounds
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- seek standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'Extremities, Dirt & Various Repressed Emotions' marks Killing Joke's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'Night Time' from 1985. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a shift towards a heavier sound while exploring more complex lyrical themes, reflecting the socio-political climate of the era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Godflesh· The Sisters of Mercy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Money Is Not Our God 5:16
- 2 Age of Greed 7:23
- 3 The Beautiful Dead 5:57
- 4 Extremities 5:19
- 5 Intravenous 7:02
- 6 Inside the Termite Mound 7:49
- 7 Solitude 4:56
- 8 North of the Border 5:52
- 9 Slipstream 7:07
- 10 Kaliyuga 2:08
- 11 Struggle 6:13
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