For Beginners
A definitive primer on the band's evolution from raw, tribal post-punk aggression to the polished, synth-driven gothic anthems of the mid-eighties.
August 2, 2004 · Caroline Records
A definitive primer on the band's evolution from raw, tribal post-punk aggression to the polished, synth-driven gothic anthems of the mid-eighties.
August 2, 2004 · Caroline Records
This is the sound of a world on the brink, captured in a series of rhythmic, metallic snapshots. It is music that feels both ancient and futuristic: tribal drumming meeting industrial machinery. The early tracks on this compilation are jagged and claustrophobic, perfect for those who find beauty in the friction of urban decay. There is a specific tension here that defines the post-punk era, a feeling of being trapped in a concrete maze while shouting at the sky. Jaz Coleman's vocals range from a terrifying growl to a melodic, almost liturgical chant, providing the human soul inside the mechanical shell.
How does For Beginners sound next to the rest of Killing Joke's catalogue?
The vocals lean notably further into baritone than the rest of the catalogue.
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