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Killing Joke – Double Pack: The Fire Dances / ‘Ha’ Killing Joke Live – Cassette
Killing Joke’s Double Pack: The Fire Dances / ‘Ha’ Killing Joke Live is a cassette compilation released in 1983, combining their fourth studio album, Fire Dances, with the live EP, Ha – Killing Joke Live.
Track Listing
Fire Dances:
The Gathering
Fun and Games
Rejuvenation
Frenzy
Harlequin
Feast of Blaze
Song and Dance
Dominator
Let’s All Go (To the Fire Dances)
Lust Almighty
‘Ha’ Killing Joke Live:
Pssyche
Sun Goes Down
The Pandys Are Coming
Take Take Take
Unspeakable
Wardance
Fire Dances: Released on July 15, 1983, this album marked a shift towards a more rhythmic and anthemic sound for Killing Joke. It was the first album to feature bassist Paul Raven, who joined the band earlier that year. The album includes tracks like ‘Let’s All Go (To the Fire Dances),’ which was promoted with a music video.
Ha – Killing Joke Live: This live EP was recorded at Larry’s Hideaway in Toronto on August 9 and 10, 1982, and released later that year. It captures the raw energy of Killing Joke’s live performances, featuring live renditions of some of their earlier tracks.
As a cassette-only release from 1983, this double pack is a collector’s item.
This compilation showcases Killing Joke’s evolution in the early 1980s, juxtaposing the studio precision of Fire Dances with the visceral intensity of their live performances captured on Ha. It reflects the band’s influence on the post-punk and industrial scenes, highlighting their ability to blend dark atmospheres with driving rhythms.
