Almost Red

by Killing Joke

Almost Red cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: 14 December 1979
  • Label: Malicious Damage
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 17:02
  • Community rating: 3.6/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Expanding on the apocalyptic dread of their debut single, this release introduced a heavier, more mechanized rhythmic foundation to the group's sound. The oppressive atmosphere and tribal drumming patterns previewed the influential industrial textures they would fully realize in the coming decade.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, repetitive, political

Tracklist

  1. Almost Red (3:50)
  2. Nervous System (4:18)
  3. Are You Receiving (4:58)
  4. Turn To Red (3:56)

Credits

  • Mike Coles - graphics
  • John Dent - lacquer cut by
  • Geordie Walker - written-by
  • Jaz Coleman - written-by
  • Martin Glover - written-by
  • Paul Ferguson - written-by

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