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.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its exploration of dark themes amidst a backdrop of political unrest, resonating with the grunge and alternative movements of the early '90s. It didn't achieve commercial success on par with earlier works but has since been influential in shaping the sound of later industrial rock bands.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks chaotic rhythms for active engagement reflective moments of societal critique
- 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
- The Cure· Siouxsie Sioux· Siouxsie and the Banshees
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 Standout 3:47
- 5 Follow the Leaders Standout 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 Standout 4:25
- 16 Wintergardens (unreleased mix) 4:48
- 17 Age of Greed 7:27
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