[kj] In Excelsis downloadable from iTunes Canada

[Neil Perry]

Still. Waiting. Must... hang... on.

Come on Mr Postman....

On 24 June 2010 19:28, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:


>

> Through the good graces of a shadowy figure of sonic benevolence, I've now

> been able to hear all these tracks. For a start, the quibbles we've lodged

> about compressed and muddy sound of the original downloads that were making

> the rounds should be set to one side --- there is indeed more clarity in the

> finished product. "End Games" and "In Excelsis" still sound like there are

> multiple Geordies playing (or, rather, stacked tracks of Geordieness), but

> Youth's bouncy, sproinging bass is very much represented on the finished

> product. And it is good.

>

> "In Excelsis" isn't the band's finest hour, but it continues to grow on me.

> "End Games" is also a stormer.

>

> But the REAL great stuff is "Kali Yuga" and "Ghosts of Ladbroke Grove" ---

> showcasing sides of the band we've not heard in a long, long while.

>

> Now if only I could put my hand to a damn CD of the stuff.

>

> Encouraged,

> Alex in NYC

>

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Rob Moss

> Sent: Jun 23, 2010 3:41 PM

> To: "A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)"

> Subject: Re: [kj] In Excelsis downloadable from iTunes Canada

>

> Ghost of Ladbroke Grove is a stormer!

>

> I love the laid back groove, the dubbiness and the space. One of the best

> Joke tracks in ages I think.

>

>

> In Excelsis has a certain charm, some decent ideas on the production side

> but I just want the CHANGE! It's not there. But expect it will be great live

> when you lose yourself in it.

>

>

> Endgame is superb - powerful. melodic. Great

>

>

> Kali Yuga - Loving this too. reminds me of Aeon and Psyche. Lovely clanking

> bass from Youth.

>

>

>

> Spoke with Colesy who was with Youth today. Youth didn't even know it was

> released this week and couldn't remember what tracks were on the E.P. Poor

> old duffer!

>

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

>

> From: fatpotanga

>

> Sent: 06/23/10 06:04 PM

>

> To: A list about all things Killing Joke \(the band!\)

>

> Subject: Re: [kj] In Excelsis downloadable from iTunes Canada

>

> Ghosts of Ladbroke Grove is excellent.

> I like it all and how each track is quite different.

> But the dubbiness of Ghosts is really refreshing

>

> It seems to have that 'vibe' they used to have back, long absent ever since

> bpf left.

> I'm so pleased paul is back.

>

>

> On 23 Jun 2010, at 17:49, Michael wrote:

>

> I've been listening to ghosts all morning. By far my favorite from the EP.

> The dub version is great as well

>

> www.pleasureandpainmusic.com

>

>

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