[kj] RE: Introduction/newcomers/KJ4B

[Jiri]

--- Alexander Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Whatever. You're dragging the list down like an
> anchor.
> 
> Alex in NYC

Hear, hear. Seriously, to recent newcomers, welcome,
and please try not to be discouraged by said anchor.
There are a lot of generous, genuine people on this
list who have much to say about Killing Joke (among
other things), but it's somewhat quiet now with the
lack of news. So an anchor like West fills a
disproportionate amount of the air with various drivel
that's rarely related to the Joke. But things pick up
(KJ discussion, that is) when you least expect it (I
find a West-to-trash e-mail filter keeps things
enjoyable for me...only when people reply to him do I
even remember he's still around). New releases/rumors
elicit opinions and debate, often rehashed but often
interesting if you care about the perspectives of
others who share your love of this band.

Anyway, regarding Killing Joke For Beginners (as one
of the new members asked), if you've just joined this
week then you've missed some say it's worth it for the
version of We Have Joy alone. Yes, you could say it's
EMI making a buck, but it also features Mike Coles'
unmistakable cover art, well-received liner notes,
some unreleased versions of BTATS songs and such, and
other features I can't remember ('cause mine hasn't
arrived yet). Personally, the song selection itself is
a fresh and well-thought-out mix, even if they aren't
your favorites.

Jiri

--- Alexander Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Whatever. You're dragging the list down like an
> anchor.
> 
> Alex in NYC
> 
> 
> On Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at 12:59 PM,
> peter.west410 wrote:
> 
> > I do feel that is a irrational overreaction Alex,I
> did nt realise you 
> > felt
> > that way about Rush,In my opinion they are
> somewhere between Spinal 
> > Tap and
> > The Darkness with a bit of Yes thrown in.Saying
> that I ve only 
> > everheard
> > three songs by all four mentioned bands put
> together,So I guess my 
> > opinion
> > is invalid.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Alexander Smith" <vassifer at earthlink.net>
> > To: "A list about all things Killing Joke (the
> band!)"
> > <gathering at misera.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 1:52 PM
> > Subject: Re: [kj] RE: Introduction
> >
> >
> >>
> >> I love Rush. Always have. Had dinner with'em
> once.  Don't worry, Mark,
> >> about liking certain bands here --- there's room
> for everyone.
> >>
> >> Except Peter West. He's an idiot and an asshole.
> >>
> >> Alex in NYC
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at 02:58 AM,
> PRAEst76 wrote:
> >>
> >>> Rob Martin wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> OK here goes
> >>>> If you don't like people who like Rush, I guess
> I won't be allowed
> >>>> in!!
> >>>
> >>> Some friends are basically going on a pilgrimage
> to see Rush at,
> >>> erm... Wembley is it? Next month? Personally I
> can enjoy some of 
> >>> their
> >>> stuff but find Geddy Lee's singing annoying much
> of the time.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> PRAEst76
> >>> http://www.escapism.co.uk/praest76
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