What makes No Way Out But Forward Go! by Killing Joke notable?

This album is significant for its raw live recordings from a pivotal concert in 1985, highlighting Killing Joke's enduring influence on the post-punk and industrial metal scenes. The release underscored their status as a band that transcended trends, embodying a fusion of genres that inspired countless artists across generations. By the time 'No Way Out But Forward Go!' was released in 2001, Killing Joke had experienced several lineup changes and creative transformations. This album marked their return to a more aggressive sound after a period of experimentation with electronic elements in the late 1990s. It showcased their resilience and relevance in the post-punk landscape two decades after their formation.

Who is No Way Out But Forward Go! for?

No Way Out But Forward Go! works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, wave-like pacing with urgency and immersive experience of intensity.

How many songs are on No Way Out But Forward Go!?

No Way Out But Forward Go! has 17 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

No Way Out But Forward Go!

Killing Joke · 2001

68 min · 17 tracks · new wave · post-punk · gothic rock

A visceral blend of industrial rhythms and gothic melodies, echoing with the urgency of live performance.

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This album is significant for its raw live recordings from a pivotal concert in 1985, highlighting Killing Joke's enduring influence on the post-punk and industrial metal scenes. The release underscored their status as a band that transcended trends, embodying a fusion of genres that inspired countless artists across generations.

Best for: dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with urgency immersive experience of intensity
Context: By the time 'No Way Out But Forward Go!' was released in 2001, Killing Joke had experienced several lineup changes and creative transformations. This album marked their return to a more aggressive sound after a period of experimentation with electronic elements in the late 1990s. It showcased their resilience and relevance in the post-punk landscape two decades after their formation.
Stylistic neighbors: The Cure· Siouxsie Sioux· Siouxsie and the Banshees

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Hum (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 4:46
2 Darkness Before Dawn (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 4:53
3 Requiem (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 3:07
4 Empire Song (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 2:31
5 Tabazan (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 4:28
6 Night Time (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 4:51
7 Kings & Queens (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 4:19
8 The Good Samaritan (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 2:28
9 Love Like Blood (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 4:21
10 Blood Sport (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 3:23
11 Complications (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 3:10
12 The Wait (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 3:39
13 Pssyche (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 5:10
14 Eighties (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 3:34
15 Wardance (Live Lorely 17.08.85) 3:57
16 Adorations 5:25
17 Chessboards 4:18

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