Killing Joke — “HA”

• Artist: Killing Joke
• Year: 1982
• Format: Vinyl 10 in.
• Rating (1-10): 7
• Owner: Tracy
• Acquired: I really don’t know when or where, but it was a long time ago.
• Keeper: Yes

Yes, the name of this live Killing Joke EP is “HA”, in quotes. It’s in an oddball format, 10 inch vinyl. I have only a handful of 10 inch records, and I have no idea why they ever bothered making them this size. This was recorded at what sounds like a small to medium sized club, Larry’s Hideaway, Toronto. Somehow Killing Joke manage to produce their usual heavy and dense sound, even out of the studio, and I think the excellent drumming is a big part of that. Overall, it’s OK, but it is Killing Joke.

The six songs are:
“Pssyche” (not a typo!)
“Sun Goes Down”
“The Pandys Are Coming”
“Take Take Take”
“Unspeakable”
“Wardance”

Check out the official site for Killing Joke.