Killing Joke - Laugh I Nearly Bought One

Review by Joyce Weatherford

Laugh I Nearly Bought One: Killing Joke’s Wild Ride Through Chaos and Catharsis Killing Joke’s Laugh I Nearly Bought One is the kind of album that grabs you by the collar, shakes your soul, and leaves you wondering if it just saved or ruined your day. Released in 1992—a year when grunge was king and pop was trying way too hard—this record carved out its own weird little corner of brilliance. It’s not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t feel alive. The genres? Oh, where do we even start? Rock, Pop/Rock, Electronic… sure, those labels work, I guess. But styles like Heavy Metal, Post-Punk, Industrial, and Dance-Rock? That’s more like it. This isn’t an album for people who want things neat and tidy. It’s messy, loud, and unapologetically ambitious. And honestly? That’s what makes it unforgettable. Let’s talk tracks. First up, “Love Like Blood.” If this song doesn’t give you goosebumps, check your pulse because something might be wrong. Jaz Coleman’s vocals are haunting, dripping with raw emotion while still feeling strangely robotic. The guitars gnash at you like a pack of wolves, and the rhythm section—courtesy of Raven on bass and either Martin Atkins or Big Paul Ferguson on drums—is relentless. There’s a reason this track has stuck around in the band’s live sets for decades; it’s got teeth, heart, and enough swagger to fill a stadium. When the chorus hits, it’s like being punched in the chest—but in a good way. You know? Then there’s “Empire Song,” which feels like stepping into a dystopian disco. It’s got that New Wave sheen mixed with Punk attitude, all wrapped up in a big ol’ industrial bow. Geordie’s guitar work here is sharp enough to cut glass, and the keys from Jaz Coleman add this eerie layer that sticks to your brain long after the song ends. It’s catchy as hell, but also kinda unsettling, like dancing in a room full of mirrors that reflect versions of yourself you don’t recognize. Weirdly addictive. What stands out about Laugh I Nearly Bought One is how chaotic it feels without ever losing control. Tracks like “Unspeakable” and “Requiem” bring the heavy, while cuts like “Exit” and “Pssyche” lean into their electronic side, creating this wild patchwork of sounds that shouldn’t work together but somehow do. Credit goes to the band themselves—they produced most of the album—and Chris Kimsey, who mixed some of the later tracks. They let the chaos breathe instead of smoothing it over. And can we take a moment to appreciate the credits? Two drummers (Martin Atkins AND Big Paul Ferguson), two vocalists, and Mike Coles doing design work that probably looks better than whatever you’re wearing right now. These guys weren’t messing around. So yeah, Laugh I Nearly Bought One isn’t for everyone. Some folks will call it disjointed, others might say it tries to do too much. But isn’t that what makes great art? Taking risks, breaking rules, and leaving a trail of beautiful wreckage behind? Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album feels like flipping through someone’s diary during the apocalypse. Intense, personal, and maybe a little bit unhinged—but impossible to ignore. And hey, if nothing else, it proves one thing: Killing Joke didn’t just make music—they made experiences. Now go listen to it again. Or don’t. Your loss.

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Artist: Killing Joke
Album: Laugh I Nearly Bought One

1992

Rating: 3.67

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Turn to Red	04:01
Unspeakable	5:18
Empire Song	3:17
Darkness Before Dawn	5:18
Wintergardens	4:47
Pssyche	4:44
Age of Greed	07:26
Age Of Greed	7:26
Sun Goes Down	4:17
Eighties	3:49
Wardance	3:45
Requiem	3:43
Chop-Chop	4:17
Exit	3:39
The Hum	4:56
Follow the Leaders	04:54
Follow The Leaders	4:54
Butcher	6:10
Love Like Blood	4:23
Turn To Red	4:01

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Virgin
Caroline Records

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online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
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écouter en ligne
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lytte på nettet
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Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Virgin EG Records Ltd.
Copyright (c)	Virgin EG Records Ltd.
Pressed By	EMI Swindon
Licensed From	Modern Music Records GmbH
Published By	E.G. Music Ltd.
Marketed By	Virgin
Designed At	Studio C
Glass Mastered At	Nimbus
Distributed By	Caroline Records
Manufactured By	Sony DADC
Made By	EDC, Germany

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Raven, Youth
Design	Mike Coles
Drums	Martin Atkins, Big Paul Ferguson
Vocals	Martin Atkins, Big Paul Ferguson
Guitar	Geordie Walker
Producer	Chris Kimsey (tracks: 13, 14, 15, 16), Conny Plank (tracks: 2, 9, 10, 11, 12), Killing Joke (tracks: 1, 3 to 8, 17)
Keyboards	Jaz Coleman
Written-By	Killing Joke (tracks: 1 to 16)
Mixed By	Chris Kimsey (tracks: 13, 14, 15, 16)

Notes

This version seems similar to Laugh? I Nearly Bought One!, however it comes with a SID code, thus it's from 1994 or later.
Track 1 : Almost Red EP
Track 2 : "Ha" Live EP, Recorded Live At Larry's Hideaway, Toronto, August 1982
Tracks 3 and 4 : Killing Joke LP
Tracks 5 to 8 : What's THIS For...! LP
Tracks 9 to 11 : Revelations LP
Track 12 : B-side/Birds Of A Feather
Track 13 to 15 : Night Time LP
Track 16 : Previously Unreleased Mix. Brighter Than A Thousand Suns LP
Track 17 : Extremities, Dirt And Various Repressed Emotions LP
This compilation ℗ © 1992 Virgin EG Records Ltd.
Catalog numbers on spine:
CDV2693
0777 7 86771 2 3
Catalog numbers on backcover, booklet, CD:
CDV 2693
Tracks 5 to 8 : What's This For...! LP
Another very similar edition, Laugh? I Nearly Bought One!, has a SID code.
Issued with a 12-page booklet.
Track 1 : Island/Malicious Damage/Almost Red EP
Track 2 : Recorded live at Larry's Hideaway, Toronto, August 1982 "Ha" Live EP
All songs published by EG Music Ltd except 17 published by EG Music Ltd/Complete Music Ltd
1 ℗ 1979 Island Records Ltd
2, 9, 10 to 12 ℗ 1982 Virgin EG Records Ltd
3, 4 ℗ 1980 Virgin EG Records Ltd
5 to 8 ℗ 1981 Virgin EG Records Ltd
13 to 15 ℗ 1985 Virgin EG Records Ltd
16 ℗ 1986 Virgin EG Records Ltd
17 ℗ 1990 AGR/Modern Music. Licensed from Modern Music/Noise International GMBH
This compilation ℗1992 Virgin EG Records Ltd ©1992 Virgin EG Records Ltd
Track 2 : "Ha" Killing Joke Live EP, Recorded Live At Larry's Hideaway, Toronto, August 1982
Track 12 : B-Side/Birds Of A Feather
Catalog numbers on spine: CDV2693, 0777 7 86771 2 3
Catalog numbers on back cover, booklet and CD: CDV 2693, 0777 7 86771 2 3
Issued in standard jewel case, black tray with 12-page (6-to-view) accordion fold insert
Same release as Killing Joke - Laugh? I Nearly Bought One! with a different manufacturer
This compilation ℗©1992 Virgin EG Records Ltd
The absence of SID codes on the disc indicate this is a pre-1994 pressing
℗ © 1992 Virgin EG Records Ltd

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Barcode (Text): 0777 7 86771 2 3
Barcode (Scanned): 077778677123
Label Code: LC 3098
Rights Society: BIEM STEMRA
Matrix / Runout: 786771 2 .1:1:14. EMI SWINDON
Mould SID Code: ifpi 1422
Distribution Code: PM 527
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Barcode (Printed): 5 012981 269326
Barcode (Text): 5012981269326
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Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Price Code: PM527
Distribution Code: 263075
Barcode (Text): 0 1704-61596-2 3
Barcode (String): 017046159623
Matrix / Runout: CAR01596 04# 08-08-94
Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): SP 4-1-2 EMI JAX
Mould SID Code: ifpi 1639
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Rights Society: B.I.E.M. STEMRA
Price Code: PM 527
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About Killing Joke

Album herunterladen Killing Joke - Laugh I Nearly Bought One

Seminal postpunk band formed in Notting Hill in 1979 by Jaz Coleman, Geordie Walker, and Paul Ferguson, their dark experimental style provided both an alternative to the contemporary punk scene and the less aggressive sound of many other postpunk bands. Massively influential on a range of different styles of music, they pioneered the industrial metal style with 1990's .

Name Vars

Killing Joe
The Killing Joke

Members

Paul Raven
Martin Atkins
Greg Hunter
Jaz Coleman
Kris Kylven
Paul Ferguson
Geordie Walker
Reza Udhin
Geoff Dugmore
Ben Calvert
Martin Glover
Dave Ball
Kneill Brown

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Laugh I Nearly Bought One* by Killing Joke is like a musical chameleon. Released in 1992, it blends so many styles—post-punk, industrial, heavy metal, and even dance-rock—that it feels like a genre mashup party. Tracks like "Love Like Blood" and "Eighties" show off their knack for mixing raw energy with moody vibes. Fun fact: the band themselves produced most of the album, but they also had Chris Kimsey, known for his work with The Rolling Stones, mix a few tracks. Oh, and get this—two drummers, Martin Atkins and Big Paul Ferguson, shared duties on the album. That’s a lot of beats!

Comments

eaglefred

2025-03-11

Great track

shunkulux9

2025-03-10

Louie song

lwzezracaroline

2025-03-09

Respect the killing joke yooo ?????????????

starstablegirlsinfo

2025-03-08

Tjrs un plaise d être à l écoute de kiling joke yooo

truthanchor

2025-03-07

Yep awesome

bluantinoo

2025-03-07

Great snare drum sound on the intro. Not sure how they got that. It appears to be miked at some distance to get the sound of the room, but it also sounds sharp too.

caltrad57

2025-03-06

This is how you start a debut album the classic jaz Coleman synth riff and Geordie's sledgehammer riffs and it kicks you in the ass and gets you pumped

lifewithbelleblog

2025-03-06

Saw them as one of the opening bands at a festival sort of show for the Police near Toronto. I remember them being incredibly intense and great. They left with a derogatory comment: Go on back to your love songs, or something of the sort. Hahaha, the Go Go's were coming up soon, maybe? That said, given that Iggy Pop The Payolas, and The Specials were there? It wasn't all love songs!

indahwhyn99

2025-03-05

Man watching video
The clock keeps on ticking
He doesn't know why
He's just cattle for slaughter
The, requiem
When the meaningful words
When they cease to function
When there's nothing to say
When will it start bothering you?
The, requiem
Only a hint of religion
Uncensors to its false depravity
The sound of breaking glass
This is a reflection

yutthayongbm

2025-03-04

The figure in the top right looks like the outline of Gary Glitter with his huge quiff. LOL

stnbhai

2025-03-04

Once heard cannot be forgotten. Best synth bass line ever...(just one note).

startinup

2025-03-03

New material in 2022 "Lord Of Chaos" EP title track is a belter, to use a term from somewhere near their genesis...

samhanaufar17

2025-03-02

One of my favorite bands of the 80s; they played my home town of Stroud & remember jumping up on the stage and singing this track all the way through with Jaz Coleman's consent. incredible story, but true!