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"Wardance" is a song by English post-punk band Killing Joke. It was released in February 1980 by Malicious Damage as the band's first single. The song was re-recorded for their self-titled debut album. The song has been performed at most of their live shows.[2]
| "Wardance" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Killing Joke | ||||
| from the album Killing Joke | ||||
| B-side | "Pssyche" | |||
| Released | February 1980 | |||
| Genre | Post-punk[1] | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Malicious Damage | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jaz Coleman, Kevin "Geordie" Walker, Martin "Youth" Glover, Paul Ferguson | |||
| Producer(s) | Killing Joke | |||
| Killing Joke singles chronology | ||||
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Release edit
"Wardance" was released on 7" vinyl by Malicious Damage. A small number of copies from the original pressing came with a pre-typed form of military 'call-up papers' to be filled out and submitted by the purchaser. The B-side, "Pssyche", was commonly played live.[citation needed]
The single did not chart in the UK[3] but reached number 50 in the US Billboard Dance Music/Club Play singles chart.[4]
Cover versions edit
In 1993, Econoline Crush covered "Pssyche" for their Purge EP, and in 2004, Nouvelle Vague covered it on their self-titled debut album. In 2001, Mad Capsule Markets covered "Wardance" on their album 010.
Track listing edit
- Side A
- "Wardance" – 3:40
- Side B
- "Pssyche" – 5:02
Charts edit
| Year | Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs | 50[4] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Law, Sam (18 November 2019). "The 13 Bleakest Rock And Metal Albums Ever". Kerrang!. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ Hämäläinen, Jyrki "Spider" (2020). Killing Joke: Are You Receiving?, p. 20. Milton Keynes: New Haven Publishing. ISBN 978-1912587407.
- ^ "Killing Joke | Official Charts Company". Official Charts. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Killing Joke | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 March 2015.