Brighter Than a Thousand Suns

Killing Joke

Brighter Than a Thousand Suns

RELEASED: November 10, 1986
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Adorations 4:42 2. Sanity 4:45 3. Chessboards 5:51 4. Twilight of the Mortal 4:14 5. Love of the Masses 4:40 6. A Southern Sky 4:38 7. Victory 7:11 8. Wintergardens 5:24 9. Rubicon 7:03 10. Goodbye to the Village 5:26 11. Exile 6:38
Historical Archive
Brighter Than a Thousand Suns is the sixth studio album by the British post-punk band Killing Joke, released in 1986. The album showcases a blend of industrial rock and electronic music, characterized by its atmospheric soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics. It represents a shift towards a more polished production style, while still retaining the band's signature intensity. The album's themes explore existentialism, technology, and the human condition, resonating with listeners and influencing a range of subsequent artists across various genres.