Punk Wars

bob. · 08-27-2013, 08:17 AM

for me there is no question....kind of like Engine said....i like Killing joke....but honestly seldom just pop on an entire album....but i could listen to Floodland and Vision Thing all day long

Killing Joke - 2
Sisters Of Mercy - 2

**Janszoon** · 08-27-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Engine

Let's make this interesting: Both good bands but Killing Joke kinda tries too hard while Sisters of Mercy remains classic.

Killing Joke: 2
Sisters of Mercy: 1

As far as trying too hard goes, I'll say this: I've seen both bands in concert and SoM was the only one with costume changes and smoke machines.

bob. · 08-27-2013, 08:53 AM

Killing Joke was pretty damn good live....Sisters of Mercy was like seeing an arena band in a smoke filled club....but still pretty amazing

Engine · 08-27-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

As far as trying too hard goes, I'll say this: I've seen both bands in concert and SoM was the only one with costume changes and smoke machines.

I don't know exactly what I meant by 'trying too hard' - I guess just all the lineup changes, staying relevant, updating their sound, Dave Grohl, etc.

There's not really anything I actually dislike about the band though.

jackhammer · 08-27-2013, 07:56 PM

Killing Joke by far for me. I love SoM but for a band that has only released 3 albums (with a drum machine I may add) and the last being a Jim Steinman co produced effort, there is no contest for me. A band that has released Absolute Dissent and MMXII within the space of 2 years and have them sounding both completely different; yet still easily recognisable as Killing Joke is no mean feat and SoM have had as many line up changes as Killing joke yet the core of Killing Joke remains the same and the original line up confirms that.

SoM have made far catchier songs but not many bands sound like Killing Joke to this day and that is not bad going for over 30 years.

Engine · 08-27-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Killing Joke by far for me. I love SoM but for a band that has only released 3 albums (with a drum machine I may add) and the last being a Jim Steinman co produced effort, there is no contest for me. A band that has released Absolute Dissent and MMXII within the space of 2 years and have them sounding both completely different; yet still easily recognisable as Killing Joke is no mean feat and SoM have had as many line up changes as Killing joke yet the core of Killing Joke remains the same and the original line up confirms that.

SoM have made far catchier songs but not many bands sound like Killing Joke to this day and that is not bad going for over 30 years.

All good points.

Killing Joke: 3
Sisters of Mercy: 2

bob. · 08-28-2013, 12:29 PM

the more i think about it....i really listen to Killing Joke much more than SoM.....but i think my inner goth child would murder me in my sleep if i change my mind

William_the_Bloody · 08-28-2013, 11:32 PM

I almost went with Sisters of Mercy as well. That was a tough one.

I am going to stretch the definition of punk here, industrial goth music has always been related to the punk/alternative scene so...

Skinny Puppy Versus Ministry

Vote for your favourite band. Polls close Friday night Pacific time, provided there is 5 plus votes.

Have to go with my home town heroes on this one.

Skinny Puppy 1
Ministry 0

**Janszoon** · 08-28-2013, 11:35 PM

Oh my god man, you're killing me. These are two of my absolute favorite bands, both with roots back to my youth, both with a huge influence on my taste to this very day. This is like fucking Sophie's Choice here. I'm going to need some time to think about this.

William_the_Bloody · 08-28-2013, 11:57 PM

Well if it makes things easier I could change it to Ministry vs My Chemical Romance, jk. Take all the time you need, cheers.

08-27-2013, 08:17 AM	#101 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	for me there is no question....kind of like Engine said....i like Killing joke....but honestly seldom just pop on an entire album....but i could listen to Floodland and Vision Thing all day long Killing Joke - 2 Sisters Of Mercy - 2 __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

08-27-2013, 08:53 AM	#103 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	Killing Joke was pretty damn good live....Sisters of Mercy was like seeing an arena band in a smoke filled club....but still pretty amazing __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

08-27-2013, 07:56 PM	#105 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Killing Joke by far for me. I love SoM but for a band that has only released 3 albums (with a drum machine I may add) and the last being a Jim Steinman co produced effort, there is no contest for me. A band that has released Absolute Dissent and MMXII within the space of 2 years and have them sounding both completely different; yet still easily recognisable as Killing Joke is no mean feat and SoM have had as many line up changes as Killing joke yet the core of Killing Joke remains the same and the original line up confirms that. SoM have made far catchier songs but not many bands sound like Killing Joke to this day and that is not bad going for over 30 years. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

08-28-2013, 12:29 PM	#107 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	the more i think about it....i really listen to Killing Joke much more than SoM.....but i think my inner goth child would murder me in my sleep if i change my mind __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

08-28-2013, 11:35 PM	#109 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Oh my god man, you're killing me. These are two of my absolute favorite bands, both with roots back to my youth, both with a huge influence on my taste to this very day. This is like fucking Sophie's Choice here. I'm going to need some time to think about this. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

08-28-2013, 11:32 PM	#108 (permalink)
William_the_Bloody Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sunnydale Cemetary Posts: 2,093	I almost went with Sisters of Mercy as well. That was a tough one. I am going to stretch the definition of punk here, industrial goth music has always been related to the punk/alternative scene so... Skinny Puppy Versus Ministry Vote for your favourite band. Polls close Friday night Pacific time, provided there is 5 plus votes. Have to go with my home town heroes on this one. Skinny Puppy 1 Ministry 0

08-28-2013, 11:57 PM	#110 (permalink)
William_the_Bloody Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sunnydale Cemetary Posts: 2,093	Well if it makes things easier I could change it to Ministry vs My Chemical Romance, jk. Take all the time you need, cheers.