Laugh? I Nearly Bought One!
Killing Joke · 1992
79 min · 17 tracks · new wave · post-punk · gothic rock
A chaotic blend of industrial rhythms and post-punk energy reflecting societal disillusionment.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- chaotic rhythms for active engagement
- reflective moments of societal critique
- late-night contemplation and intensity
- unpredictable pacing keeps attention
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek consistent, mellow vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Laugh? I Nearly Bought One!' marked Killing Joke's return after a five-year hiatus following the critically acclaimed 'Brighter Than a Thousand Suns'. At this point in their career, they were navigating a landscape that had shifted significantly since their early days, incorporating more industrial elements into their sound while retaining their post-punk roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Godflesh· The Sisters of Mercy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turn to Red 4:03
- 2 Pssyche (live) 4:45
- 3 Requiem 3:44
- 4 Wardance 3:47
- 5 Follow the Leaders 4:55
- 6 Unspeakable 5:19
- 7 Butcher 6:11
- 8 Exit 3:41
- 9 The Hum 4:58
- 10 Empire Song 3:18
- 11 Chop-Chop 4:18
- 12 Sun Goes Down 4:19
- 13 Eighties 3:51
- 14 Darkness Before Dawn 5:19
- 15 Love Like Blood 4:25
- 16 Wintergardens (unreleased mix) 4:48
- 17 Age of Greed 7:27
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