Killing Joke - In Cythera

[@Rayruit]

RIP Geordie. I'm grateful for all the times I listened to your music. KJ Forever.

[@Jimbo86GR]

I am from the Island Kythira, (Cythera) and i was shocked to hear such a beautiful song written about this beautiful island of ours :)

[@deejaaywalker2314]

A song that could have been written for Geordie, it's bittersweet that he shared his gift for playing the strings on this very tune to remind us of his talent just when we're missing him most. Enjoy the beautiful journey as much as we did your musical gift over the decades.

[@demo3456]

It was about Raven but sure def could of been about Geordie

[@Ontariosound]

This song should be a hit. Killing Joke can lay down a thrasher, a new waver, a punker or a rocker at will. Will the rest of the world ever clue in to their greatness ???

[@thomasley7178]

Many people have clued in.

[@unclepizza72]

Killing Joke doesn't care about hits they've been around for 44 years now and when's the last time you saw a hit by people in their 60s come on man their way deeper than that and always have been

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

Those of us who have been aware are grateful for such an extensive back catalogue. Those who haven't? It's up to them to open their eyes/ears, otherwise bollox to them.....

[@deejaaywalker2314]

I think of bands this good as the hidden reward for daring to delve past the hit parade of top 40 artists. Your point that "Killing Joke can lay down a thrasher, a new waver, a punker or a rocker at will" is excellent.

[@demo3456]

I never want the mainstream to fi d kj and if you knew you wouldn't either

[@DizzyDez613]

Incredible song. Not many 80’s bands are still releasing music of this quality well into the next millennium. This was 2012.

[@viadharmawheel]

I would say none have put together such greatness so many decades later.

[@marcosrae8616]

Good bye Geordie. We love you

[@ossianwright258]

Killing Joke are very underrated in every music scene they have sounded like Post-Punk, Punk, Industrial And Metal.

[@psimbyosis8162]

Most influential band alongside with Queensryche for 40 years.

[@Trainy2]

Also New Wave

[@dlperk5035]

Away with your labels! The pox with your incessant categorizing and limiting terms! Can you not enjoy music on its own terms?

[@URBANPERMACULTURE]

Rest easy Geordie and thank you for all of the sonic greatness you have given us over the decades.

[@viadharmawheel]

Yes sir...

[@KurtAdams617]

RIP Paul Raven, you fuckin rocked

[@Asmodeous213]

facebook.com/paulvincentraven/

[@leftyzappa231]

I love Killing Joke. They are everything a band should be.

[@YappyRaccoon]

+Lefty Zappa you mean shitty, creepy, depressing and old?

[@leftyzappa231]

+Yappy Raccoon You lack so much. I hope in time you will awaken.

[@YappyRaccoon]

Lefty Zappa Should I apologize for 'lacking' your opinions?

[@perrodetokio]

+Lefty Zappa Have you seen the shit Yappy Raccoon listens to? Bahahaha Check the playlists under the account for a good laugh :D What a fucking creep. Hahahahahaha can't stop laughing!

[@leftyzappa231]

+Nicolas Ruesch Naw. Step over the dog shit an keep movin' :D

[@nathanlh81]

These guys always wrote music with urgency and put their heart into it and stay contemporary. Yet, still a small following, hopefully bigger than I expect. They have songs that tell the sad truth, and some angers, and some make you just tear up. This is art in the form of Killing Joke. Not Oscar Wilde. These guys taught me a lot. I hope it's not too late for us just yet. Jaz, Geordie and co., the late, great Raven King, Paul Raven, so much love, admiration and respect from some dude here in the States. Take care, fellows.

[@markcowling1275]

ThroughtheEyes OftheLiving Well said !

[@normanwarner1241]

great comment!

[@leftyzappa231]

We're scattered all over the world man.

[@nicermog]

I think NFS soundtrack popularized them more than anything else in the last decade.

[@nagelzarvel6458]

Haha is the killing joke they talk about dark times and wonderful memories, seems like joke is on those who play blind and deaft . Remember I am the virus , 2020. They saw it coming

[@baronteddyvonforsthoffer2567]

I unfortunately discovered these guys late in my life. If I heard these guys a long ass time ago, I imagine my guitar playing would have gone in a different direction. I love this band.

[@markcowling1275]

Baron Teddy Von Forsthoffer saw them in '80, and have played KJ covers in my old bands through the years. Go back and learn some the old stuff too, aw man never too late to figure out Geordies' ruffs, a shear joy to play KK with the boys. Thanks for the memories...play on man KJ is the best band I've ever heard and see...since 80, met Jazz twice....sorry I play guitar and love playing KJ 35 years later !!!

[@MaxViciousWorldOfArt]

Baron Teddy Von Forsthoffer i always used to listen to the wait (only), but last year i've found this song and now i'm addicted

[@HectorLopez-ct3kq]

Never is late my friend !

[@praszu]

Baron Teddy Von Forsthoffer They are great but I don't recommend seeing them live.

[@herrkaliyuga]

@@praszu They are renowned for being one of the most powerful live bands in history. What are you talking about?

[@JP-1990]

One of the few older bands that can reinvent and adapt their sound without ever feeling dated. Even this song that is over a decade old still feels like it could have been made by a new band today or even a band from the 90's. Timelessness is a great indicator of creativity, IMO, and this song feels like its all encompassing. I love it.

[@HeartandSoul59]

Rip Geordie ill see you in Cythera, i cant believe you left us all alone. Im devastated :'( :'( :'( thanx for your kindness. Say hello to Raven. World has lost his greatest guitarist. And one of his last punks

[@TheSanveana]

Just can't get enough of this song. Deeply atmospheric, warm and powerfull and ofcourse Jaz' voice. Forget it, have no words....

[@alexstone6330]

+TheSanveana Same here, just one those tracks that you can't help to listen to over and over - one of their best ever...and that's saying a lot. My then 10-yr old son and I played this album to death on a long road trip a couple of years ago. Unforgettable. Thanks, KJ, love you guys to death.

[@sprucetwig22]

Same here. Listen to it on and on. Same with Penny Drops.

[@fromorf6388]

@@sprucetwig22 Mee too. I have developed addiction for this song

[@islandlivin808]

Same-can't get enough!

[@drunkwrestlingf7583]

It says a lot about this band that they produce a song like this so late in their careers. Killing Joke are a gem and sadly part of a dying breed.

[@davidalfonso7775]

I saw a documentary about Killing Joke they told that this song was because they didn't have a love song like this. Cythera is a beautiful island in Greece.

[@alicec1533]

If you think good music is dead, you’re not listening to enough new music.

[@Sarconthewolf]

@@alicec1533 So true

[@gleon9136]

@@alicec1533 you got it.

[@BlueArcStreaming]

Yeah it is immense

[@stephanvenner2939]

Killing Joke are one of those favourite Bands that not many of my friends like. They are very special,what I like about them.Powerful but also intelligent lyrics and a music that stands for it's own since the beginning.

[@davidforshaw4810]

Among your friends, you're the one with good taste!" 👍🍄🗝

[@MD-ru5vs]

They were like that since 1980, always keeping to their ideas, never got mainstream.

[@andrealovasz9851]

I suspect your friends just need to hear more of them. Keep playing JK and they will get hooked.

[@jeubanks6789]

I agree with anyone who says this is their favorite band ever... they've spent their entire career in the shadows of other bands and it's a shame.

[@superbatfirenze]

maybe it s good like this......as a cult band they could always do what they wanted,havin enough success to be able putting their rules on the table with the labels......if they were a worldwide best selling act, surely they de been pressured about records,sounds,promotions and all of those things ,that screw up the good artists and transform them into commercial brands

[@devildawn914]

@@superbatfirenze we 2 position

[@saidker]

KJ spent their time in the shadows, for sure, but they are diamonds. Rare are thoses who can buy or wear diamonds, especially big ones. KJ is a big big one, and thoses who listened to Jaz are enlightened forever.

[@williamdavis7546]

Great comments. Their is a special bond between the purveyors of Killing Joke. Discovered them in 1988 while living on the Central Coast of California.

[@BLUEPLANETJAZZ]

I can't think of anyone's shadow Killing Joke has fallen under. But can sit here all night and throw out names of bands that are in KJ's shadow.

[@TheQmurder]

This song touched my heart. Simply as that.

[@nickthelick]

"I'm grateful, For all the times we've shared, Through struggles, And madness, You're there..." Beautiful lyrics, means even more to me because I know Cythera too...

[@williamdavis7546]

They will always be apart of my soul. Rest in Peace Paul and thank you Geordi for your amazing guitar virtuosity and of course Jaz and Paul's drumming. Thank you also to Youth Glover.

[@StephanTallent]

Founded in 1978 and still cranking out compelling post punk hard core goth, love me some Killing Joke. I spent my teens and 20s listening to them, at 47 they mean even more to me now with their new work and deep history. Newer material like Corporate Elect and European Super State are as good or better than their 80's era stuff. Fanphuckingtastic band.

[@davidforshaw4810]

👍

[@daevidharvey7113]

They’ve many great songs pre-90’s but they’ve as a whole gotten better Who can you say that about ? Not many ... The Stranglers came back incredibly with their last 3 after some lost years ... Bowie is another that rallied like a true king ... so great to see ... Chris Spedding Sharks King Mob Arthur Brown Wilko Johnson/Roger Daltrey New York Dolls Radio Birdman Paul McCartney ... can’t write people off , life is Ups and Downs

[@rmarcko]

@Stephan Tallent - can only echo what you say, except I'm currently 57.

[@ThePineColonel]

Blimey. That's incredible. Great song. Great recording. Great imagery.

[@oderint_dum_metuant_116]

KJ is one of the most underrated band of all times, I first discover them when i was 15 years old and i am still listening to them 25years later. xx

[@MD-ru5vs]

Make it 40 years for me, around 1980. Still love them.

[@keithbornzin8888]

Ditto kiddos! 40+ yrs, but who's counting? KJ doesn't subscribe to Linear Time, & me neither! Dig

[@aidacrc]

Every masterpiece by those guys touch my soul in a distinct way. This song awakes my most powerful feeling: love.

[@whytegroovin]

THEIR VICIOUS GROOVE , IS ETERNALLLLLL ...

[@markottewell8897]

In the top 5 of most powerful and best bands I’ve seen live. Incredible band!

[@dd2451]

Just been on the Barrier. Still fking awesome. Aotea brewery pumping on Mason's rd. Meet you there.

[@Sombrepetitechose]

The deepest synthesis of pain and peace.

[@gleon9136]

Hai colto nel segno. È ciò che penso quando ascolto questa canzone.

[@viadharmawheel]

Well put...

[@harryspurr3828]

This is beautiful, those drums are phenomenal, and the voice modulation brings an eerie techno vibe to the track, that rhythm section is chunkaliscious... Killing Joke have done it again!!! wow!

[@spookyspoon6589]

I’m still here and I still love

[@alexstone6330]

Stunningly beautiful song from these true legends. But that bass work....absolutely mesmerizing and divine.

[@EddyScbr]

I love how the clip implies many things and shows images related to the lyrics. Especially when Coleman sings "I'm grateful for all the times we shared" and it shows images of the band playing, the same band with whom he has been in a long, long time.

[@kendavid891]

love this band since 1980.Killing Joke always amazes.brilliance as usual!see them live!!!!

[@Luke-wt2ph]

Just discovering this band. Both gratefully and regrettably.

[@chriscampbell9191]

Better later than never, brother. Make sure you check out the 2003 eponymous CD, and especially the 'Pandemonium CD. and 'Democracy' too.... They always hit the right nerve. Peace.

[@ananque]

The best band! I from Brasil and love Killing Joke since '80

[@hugoferreyra2809]

Magica...eterna y viceral como siempre,somos sus fans y debemos disfrutarla y sea a donde vayamos la cantaremos y haremos sonar nuevamente por siempre mes amis...!!

[@TheMotogavlas84]

I'll see you, in Cythera, On an island, far away from here.

[@Jerichotrump]

This song is very amazing! The music shifts to fantastic worlds! Jaz- the man who touched the soul!

[@thisiscardinal]

For these guys to be making music as good as this so long into their carreer is just remarkable. Fucking top drawer

[@MultiFreshsounds]

true fact, Coleman's charisma as singer give a mysterious sound on their songs and some atmosphere that is so awesome.

[@andrewluchsinger]

I did my growing up in the 80's. Killing joke was one of my favorite bands. I wish I could go back sometimes. I felt so alive back then.

[@MD-ru5vs]

I know the feeling, the 80s produced a lot of amazing bands. And yes KJ was one of the best.

[@hervedumont6226]

Me too. I close to 60s...

[@MaggitTooth]

I think this is one of THE best tracks KJ has ever laid down. Brilliant.....I hope the new album is along these lines.

[@front2427]

Im looking at this and thinking about crying,its a guy thanking everyone that done him no harm and were friends or enemies that showed him where to go.

[@KurtAdams617]

I'm pretty sure it's about there former bass player, Paul Raven, who died shortly before the release of this song.

[@arnaudbleu]

I don't remember well but I've read somewhere he stopped singing this song live because it was about his father's death. Too difficult emotionally.

[@chrisreed5463]

It often makes me well up. Now at the age of 51, having been through Punk, Rave, and a whole spectrum of music along the way... I've always eschewed stating a particular favourite band, since there is so much great music of such variety out there. But I suspect Killing Joke are my favourite, having followed them since a teenager. And this might just be the most musically and emotionally perfect piece of music I've ever heard.

[@williamdavis7546]

@@chrisreed5463 I as well. I'm 54 and KJ will forever be apart of my being eternally. Peace brother.

[@MD-ru5vs]

Yes KJ is a really great band, and by the way your name Front242 were also a very good band in the 80s/90s.

[@noninnow]

I saw them 9 days ago in Newcastle and they were absolutely amazing,crystal clear sound and firing on all cylinders,i`ve loved them from the age of 14 way back in 1985,i`m with these boys for life.

[@mimivillalobos2414]

There's a place in my heart and deep in my soul. My Cythera

[@tinabyers1619]

This song frees me from pain

[@neilprague]

Fantastic ! ,what a song, gives me goosebumps every time I hear it ! I was at the Pre-release party with the band in Prague 21st Feb ! heard the whole album with Jaz jumping around with loads of energy at the back of the room !! Brilliant.

[@harristonmiller4399]

Killing joke are the last of the great UK rock bands from my own generation stlll growing strong in 2023

[@markussamnell5887]

A godgiven voice. Capable of both the harshest growls and sensible pop vocals.

[@markcowling1275]

Ive loved this band since'80 been my fav still to this day...and my band coveredKJ songs for yrs...was lucky to see them 3 times over the years, including"Ha" which I was ther, and have a giant tat of Jk , got to shake Jazz's hand...last thing he did on stage in Toronto 2 winters ago for the singles tour...okay okay stop me KJ is the best in the world !!!

[@stevechurch4728]

that was a suprise for me, haven't followed for a long time but that was good, a tribute to paul raven, sadly gone. thank you for that.

[@carlhorowitz9958]

Unparalleled savage beauty in a minor key. It just doesn't get any better. I've been a fan of Killing Joke since their earliest records of around 1979-80, but this track and video are just flat-out astounding.

[@eternal.outsider]

Beautiful song and lyrics. Others have mentioned this, but there are so few bands that are still able to create something this touching so late in their careers. So glad to have found this.

[@santolds]

Saw, all those things, I should have said, While I had the time. You, who stood by me, When I lost the plot, You were always kind. All, through these mortal joys, Through my anger, And endless rain. And during, my addictions, Yet the love you showed, Still remained the same. I'm grateful, For all the times we've shared. Through struggles, and madness, You're there. I've seen you, in a dream, On a sunny day, where the skies are clear. I'll see you, in Cythera, On an island, far away from here. If I don't return Before your time is up I promise to set your place On the table with wine and fill your cup And to, ourselves we lie, As we, break down inside, 'Cause we never, said enough, How much we really loved. I'm grateful, For all the times we've shared. Through struggles, and madness, You're there. I've seen you, in a dream, On a sunny day, where the skies are clear. I'll see you, in Cythera, On an island, far away from here. I'm grateful, For all the times we've shared. Through struggles, and madness, You're there. I've seen you, in a dream, On a sunny day, where the skies are clear. I'll see you, in Cythera, On an island, far away from here.

[@loria7526]

love love love this song so much!!

[@Progressrec1]

Lori A Same here :)

[@JanKowalski-ty2zu]

GREAT NUMBER.

[@lewismeleiro]

Jaz means Genius. He always writes this beautifully. The band follows, as usual. This is a stunnig Kiling Joke tune.

[@descheleschilder401]

+Luís Meleiro And above the hard music, Killing Joke is using as a peaceful warfare, listening to the texts, against the ever increasing power of the western scientifically and so called democracy based tradition, using an economic system that demands growth culture, and the unfair use of the horrible fruits of the scientific tree (weapons) to engage in an unfair competition between all cultures in the world. Unfair in the sense that a Natural tradition that respects Mother Earth, stands no chance to those weapons to force those cultures to change to the western way. Those indigenous people were systematically wiped out by the west. Of course not all. There are still some left, but the way I see it´s a matter of time before also the last one disappear (they are now put in parks), unless the radical change is made that all traditions and worldviews have equal rights to exist and live their culture to the full.But to be realistic, I don´t see there will come changes. And realistic is not the same as depressing. And then there is the issue of the dogma that economy should grow, thereby destructing the (still beautiful but existing in lots lesser quantities) Nature. Let´s hope it´s not too late to turn the tide, but I doubt it. The nice thing about Jaz is that he is also a composer of a totally opposite kind of music: classic music. He worked with lots of famous orchestras and made a considerable tribute. This is Jaz in the nonwar mode, where he contributes to culture in an entirely different way. I like it when a man´s interest in a particular aspect of culture (music) are so different.

[@lewismeleiro]

+Marco Barbieri , despite the fact of agreeing vs. disagreeing with your comment, which is not relevant anyway, I honestly think you write (or express yourself, to be precise) tremendously well. If only I could have half of your vocabulary, I'd dare to allow myself much deeper comments concerning the lyrics' aspects of the songs, if you know what I mean. Anyway, thank you so much for your statement.

[@descheleschilder401]

Luís Meleiro Hi there Luis! I´ve just read you´re reply. I´m speechless!

[@thankyu4themusic]

Oh how I agree with everything you've just said. So eloquently. The measure of a man to me is his ability to not just appreciate but create such a diverse culture of music.

[@rintintin7529]

Amazing comment Marco you should send this to Jaz I'm sure he'd reply to you.

[@anaemiabag]

this is great. touched me alot. im a killing joke fan ofcourse. but its different, i dont always expect to be as moved profoundly. it says it all. this is like as profound as a dying mans last words. couldnt have said it better myself.

[@LornaAitken]

Absolutely love this track

[@evanburdette756]

There is nothing like this absolutely fantastic original music

[@PaulHunter-ih1ye]

R.I.P Kevin ' Geordie ' Walker, lead guitarist with the Killing Joke, nothing more to say. ❤❤

[@carlhorowitz7570]

One of the greatest minor key songs ever written or produced. Simply hypnotic.

[@KJgtabs]

Great... This song has a big New Model Army feeling... Love it...

[@frodo261]

Listening on headphones, that guitar just blasts thu your brain - wonderful

[@azwris]

Cythera is one of the most beautiful islands of the world..

[@andsh3was]

RIP Geordie, and thank you.

[@geezerbloke08]

top tune guys,nearly as tranquil as my love of this land.....brilliant gig at the roundhouse last week......i salute geordie,big paul ferguson,youth and you jazz........keep it going.

[@maxinemckenzie5765]

Heartfelt.Graceful Powerful and Beautiful. Great Vid.Trippy too. Thanks Guys.

[@mashley65]

I played their first album yesterday then this today. What truly great journey this band has been through.. rough times bad times and joyous times.... this song sums it all up.

[@simonhobbs3826]

how can they be so great , they should be on the radio all day long.

[@BradleyMusicOfficial]

Probably one of the greatest Killing Joke tracks of all time...and that is saying a LOT!

[@Euwilliamcorrea88]

Amazing, Amazing and Amazing guys, My fav band eva and i have just 26 years old. cheers from Brazil

[@YappyRaccoon]

+William Correa why do you like this depressing crap by old men?

[@DH-kt8st]

This would have been a hit in the early nineties. Thank God KJ still makes music in these uninteresting times. It's all safe bland pop nowadays.

[@carlhorowitz9958]

Well, no. Little Steven's Underground Garage breaks the mold every time. The new tracks are tremendous. What you see on American Idol is just surfaces, not the real thing.

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

RIP Geordie. Thanks for all the great memories and music!

[@HHG_BREEDINGGROUND1]

Another fabulous song and video by the almighty KJ

[@djbethell]

Killing Joke back to the 80s at last! About bloody time.

[@MultiFreshsounds]

Magnificent song, MMXII is one of their best studio albums with their 2 eponymous albums and the excelllent Pandemonium. Killing Joke,one of the best bands ever made

[@victorfenn3142]

love this track one of there best

[@BLUEPLANETJAZZ]

Finally Killing Joke is taking control of its message and quality of its video content. Love this and all the KillingJokeVEVO content. There are a lot of hack, homemade, crappy KJ vids on You Tube that need to come down.

[@dystopia47]

i love this track! reminds me of the glory days of killing joke in the mid 80s

[@sanishain3485]

Gratitude as the topic of masterpiece pop song!

[@coldwarning]

The video fits this beautiful song..

[@Maindrian]

Beautiful and aggressive, just like the very best of Killing Joke. Great to hear Jaz bringing back his melodic form, a reminder of what a wonderful voice the guy has.

[@hickesy69]

Love it. Love the fact that Jaz is singing again too. It's deep and layered and wholly original, which is typical of their entire catalogue to be fair.

[@Jimandthegringos]

Forgive me friends, for leaving you all these years. Only recently I heard and I realized the greatness of Absolute Dissent. Well, I am back here. I am here with you, to celebrate one of the greatest bands of all time. April 21 in Florence. We'll be there, like 25 years ago.

[@mikeray1544]

Thank you Gentilemen- BigMike from New England USA.

[@frankymadrid3724]

Fantastic Killing Joke.... simply Fantastic... bristling skin!!

[@professional.commentator]

If this is what the afterlife is like then I'm so happy we have something wonderful to look forward to.

[@06ruiz]

Fuck!! i loved these guys when my sister turned me on to them in the summer of 82', and they still make music that keeps me a fan. Without a doubt, one of the most underrated bands ever!

[@ravneskrik]

Magnífica!!!!

[@gregtriumphrat]

Written about the groups parents, very powerful song.

[@jacquelynlamb9989]

gregtriumphrat Indeed ♡♡

[@p.a.russell4210]

You just made a great song even better. Thanks dude!

[@Neelo5000]

I wondered about that. For some reason I always got the impression that this song was about a family member.. That's interesting to know.

[@zippy2320]

Amazing, fanastic vocals, heavy, deep, chuggy, one of my favourite songs...EVER!!

[@JohnLloydDavis]

For those musicians out there, listen to that hi-hat pattern. Amazing :)

[@miagifodder5599]

An older band thats bringing out more quality good to see

[@aleonflux1138]

Best thing I've seen and heard in a long time - beautiful!

[@Sombrepetitechose]

"Cause we never said enough how much we really loved."

[@williamdavis7546]

Beautiful line. It's how I feel about life. Jana is another deep gem too.

[@DonVanVliet83]

WOW Killing Joke Rules..Wonderful

[@DocWithers]

Marvelous work here. What I see and hear (though I don't expect everyone to agree with me) Is a level of mastery and refinement of the KJ essentials. The sound is pure and evocative, and possesses an otherworldly beauty that defies description. Jaz's art isn't here for us, so any bar we set is relevant to us only. He truly couldn't give a shit what we 'think'. It's his ritual celebration, and we've been damn lucky to listen in for the last 30 years.

[@danieltripp2578]

love this song - except for one thing - it's pronounced Kythera (I know I lived there as a child) - not "Sythera") - RIP Geordie

[@nickyworley6709]

Bloody Good Track and Video!!! Fair Play Jaz you never let us down!!