Outside the Gate
by Killing Joke
Released: June 27, 1988
New Romantic, synth-pop
Why This Album Matters
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The Album
"Outside the Gate" is the seventh studio album by the English post-punk band Killing Joke, released in June 1988 by E.G. via Virgin Records worldwide. This album marked a notable departure in style for the band, featuring complex synthesized arrangements influenced by orchestral music, and a reduced emphasis on guitar. "Outside the Gate" represents a significant evolution for Killing Joke, both musically and in terms of internal dynamics, highlighting their experimentation with new sounds and production techniques during this period.
Inside the Recording
The recording process was fraught with tensions within the band; drummer Paul Ferguson was dismissed at the start of sessions and replaced by a studio musician.
Interesting Facts
Bassist Paul Raven participated in the recording but…
Bassist Paul Raven participated in the recording but requested his name be removed from the credits due to significant disagreements over the album's artistic direction.
The lead single from the album was "America,"…
The lead single from the album was "America," which likely reflected the band's exploration of socio-political themes prevalent in their music.
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America
The lead single from the album was "America," which likely reflected the band's exploration of socio-political themes prevalent in their music.
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The Complete Album Story
"Outside the Gate" is the seventh studio album by the English post-punk band Killing Joke, released in June 1988 by E.G. via Virgin Records worldwide. This album marked a notable departure in style for the band, featuring complex synthesized arrangements influenced by orchestral music, and a reduced emphasis on guitar.
The recording process was fraught with tensions within the band; drummer Paul Ferguson was dismissed at the start of sessions and replaced by a studio musician. Bassist Paul Raven participated in the recording but requested his name be removed from the credits due to significant disagreements over the album's artistic direction.
The lead single from the album was "America," which likely reflected the band's exploration of socio-political themes prevalent in their music. "Outside the Gate" represents a significant evolution for Killing Joke, both musically and in terms of internal dynamics, highlighting their experimentation with new sounds and production techniques during this period.
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