[kj] Fight

[Stephen Robinson]

I think one problem has been too many songs and songs that should last 3-4 minutes extended to 6-7 minutes for no good reason, on pretty much every album since, and lets be honest, including Extremities.

And the stodgy sound production dosn’t really help.


> On 28 Nov 2016, at 12:10, Neil Perry <65snoopy at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> :)
> 
> It has been interesting watching the resurgence of KJ with the last 3 albums.
> A world with Killing Joke in it is obviously way more interesting than one without, and I
> am glad for them and us that they've had a bit of a career re-boot and are winning over
> new fans. An in-form KJ on stage is still one of the most thrilling live music events
> you can witness, I think we all agree on that.
> 
> But for me the last 3 albums are the least interesting records they've ever done. They are
> a straight ahead rock band now, more or less, and much of the rhythmic invention and
> innovation that set them apart from every other band out there has gone. Admittedly my tastes have
> changed massively over the last decade - after 20+ years I became bored with blokes shouting
> over guitars and my new passion is African music, both new and old - but I still look to KJ to create the rock music
> that no one else is capable of. And that is a bit of a lost cause nowadays I think.
> 
> The only songs from Absolute Dissent I play on a regular basis are ESS and Ladbroke Grove, from
> MMXII, In Cythera and All Hallows Eve. The one recent release with KJ's name on it that I listen to all the time is KJ In Dub.
> 
> So when I listen to Snakedance I think, yeah, they've still got it. I just wish it happened more often.
> 
> On 28 November 2016 at 09:23, The Stranger via Gathering <gathering at misera.net <mailto:gathering at misera.net>> wrote:
> You've crossed a line Mr. Perry and I, FOR ONE, will not STAND for it!!!!  Now get back here!
> 
> :)
> 
> Just kidding.  I just re-visited the original Snake Dance and, I concur, it's pretty badass.
> 
> Not the best though!!!  If I had to choose one it would have to be.....  
> 
> Autonomous Zone.
> 
> Ok bye!!
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> On Sunday, November 27, 2016, 2:36 PM, Neil Perry <65snoopy at gmail.com <mailto:65snoopy at gmail.com>> wrote:
> 
> Seeing as how its been kicking off on here recently, I
> don't want to miss out on my fair share of action, so:
> 
> Snake Dance is by far the best track on Pylon.
> 
> OK bye
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