[kj] Joke-attacks

[Alexander Smith]

1. Yes, but liking a band doesn't mean one has to always tow the  
party line in some sort've knee-jerk fashion. Killing Joke are not  
infallible.
2. Granted, I've only heard the mixes that made the `rounds via the  
leaked mp3s, but I am entirely underwhelmed by the album.
3. Does that make it right?
4. The fractious line-up element of Killing Joke has become a  
farcical cliche by this point.

One can only watch them shoot themselves in the foot (and, arguably,  
others in the back) for so long before cynicism takes hold.

Alex in NYC



On Mar 26, 2006, at 10:36 PM, GregSlawson at aol.com wrote:

> I'm a little puzzled by the over-the-top cynicism and almost hatred  
> of KJ over the last day or two. Just a few thoughts:
> 1. Isn't this a list for people who like the band?
> 2. Don't most like the new cd? (to tell the truth, it's not one of  
> my favorites--too dark--but I think is stands as a well-produced,  
> innovative album that will take it's place in the goth/metal genre,  
> and it still fits nicely with all their other records.)
> 3. Doen't this band constantly cancel/reschedule tours, esp. in  
> Europe?
> 4. Haven't there been regular line-up changes all along? Youth, the  
> Raven, then Raven/Youth, etc. Maybe they'll get a stand-in bass  
> player for the next tour, but I'm sure it will sound good. And,  
> they seem to have a new drummer who fits well.
> Cheer up, guys!
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