Released today 41 years ago:

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Killing Joke "A Love Like Blood" – 1985

A rare moment where apocalyptic tension meets dark romanticism. Killing Joke at their most accessible, without ever losing the underlying menace that defines them...

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ New Order "State of the Nation" – 1986

A politically charged maxi-single fusing sharp post-punk urgency with driving electronic rhythms, delivering both social commentary and infectious energy...

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Released today 39 years ago:

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ New Order "Brotherhood" – 1986

A striking mix of sharp guitar-driven post-punk on one side and sleek electronic pop on the other, showcasing the band’s unique duality and evolution in the mid-80s...

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Killing Joke "My Love of This Land" – 1988

Dark, driving post-punk infused with brooding atmospheres and a touch of industrial edge that captures Killing Joke’s intense, politically charged energy in full force...

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ New Order "Ceremony" – 1981

Ceremony marked New Order’s debut, but its soul belongs to Joy Division. Written before Ian Curtis's death and delivered in the aftermath, this 12" captures the fragile bridge between two eras. Stark, melodic, and driven by Peter Hook’s unmistakable bassline, it’s a timeless anthem of loss, transition, and resilience...

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Killing Joke "America" (Extended Mix) – 1988

A dystopian song reworked for the dancefloor. The Extended Mix of America stretches the tension with pounding drums, swirling synths, and Jaz Coleman’s searing commentary on imperial decay. A bit better than the album version...

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Today, I have mostly been listening to Game Theory, a band that should have stood shoulder to shoulder in the late-Eighties charts with R.E.M and the Bangles, or at least Jellyfish. Somehow, they did not.
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