Absolute Dissent by Killing Joke - Uhune

ALBUM

Killing Joke's 2010 release sees the band's lineup returning to its earliest incarnation, with vocalist Jaz Coleman and guitarist Geordie Walker (the only two constant members) rejoined by bassist Youth and drummer Paul Ferguson for the first time since 1982. They're playing at full strength, with the rhythm section pumping hard on the opening title track and the three that follow it. But on track five, "European Super State," the album takes a surprising turn toward retro, synth-driven disco-pop, sounding like an outtake from Laibach's NATO. They recover quickly, though, with "This World Hell," one of the heaviest and ugliest tracks on the entire album. There are a few other surprises (the soft and kinda catchy "Honour the Fire"; the ballad "The Raven King," dedicated to late bassist Paul Raven; the dubbed-out "Ghost of Ladbroke Grove"), but for the most part, this is a monolithic slab of Killing Joke at their most forceful, focused, and aggressive. It's not totally surprising -- their self-titled 2003 album and 2006's Hosannas from the Basements of Hell, particularly the latter, have practically been the rock equivalent of life-extinguishing meteors -- but it's damn nice to hear a band still operating at this level after more than 30 years into its career. ~ Phil Freeman

1. Absolute Dissent

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
John Davis; Production

2. The Great Cull

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
John Davis; Production

3. Fresh Fever From The Skies

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
John Davis; Production

4. In Excelsis

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
John Davis; Production

5. European Super State

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
John Davis; Production

6. This World Hell

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
John Davis; Production

7. Endgame

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker
Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Killing Joke; Composer
Lyricist: Killing Joke; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: John Davis
Clive Goddard; Production

8. The Raven King

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Richard Nutting
Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
Richard Nutting
John Davis; Production

9. Honour The Fire

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
John Davis; Production

10. Depthcharge

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
John Davis; Production

11. Here Comes The Singularity

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Martin Glover
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Jaz Coleman; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover
Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Jaz Coleman
Paul Ferguson
Kevin Walker
Martin Glover; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: Clive Goddard
John Davis; Production

12. Ghosts Of Ladbroke Grove

by Killing Joke

Primary Artist: Killing Joke; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Martin Glover; Performer
Drums: Paul Ferguson; Performer
Guitar: Kevin Walker; Performer
Performer: Jaz Coleman
Kevin Walker
Paul Ferguson
Martin Glover; Performer
Vocals: Jaz Coleman; Performer
Composer: Killing Joke; Composer
Lyricist: Killing Joke; Composer
Engineer: Clive Goddard; Production
Mastering Engineer: John Davis; Production
Mixing: Clive Goddard; Production
Studio Personnel: John Davis
Clive Goddard; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 2 minutes and 33 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1430x1430 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Metal, Rock, Adult Alternative, Hard Rock, Post-Punk

Label

Interscope (Canada)

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

Finland

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 26, 2010

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602527341729