Follow the Leaders
Killing Joke
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Come inside boy, they call this fun! (Music to please the adolescent) Taking the easy way out again Part of the process, same old story Follow the leader (look at the leader) You just condone all that you mean Play time doesn't last forever Shouting about it taking the bait Walking again in the same direction Follow the leader (look at the leader) Time moves on and then you notice The ground starts to tremble beneath your feet Man killed man and blood was shed (yawn!) And the gasps of relief at human nature like Follow the leader (look at the leader)
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Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, KEVIN WALKER, MARTIN GLOVER, PAUL FERGUSON
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Follow the Leaders" is notable for being one of Killing Joke's more commercially oriented post-punk rock songs.
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Release DateThis song was released on April 10, 1981, as part of Killing Joke's second studio album, "What's THIS For…!"
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ProducerKilling Joke produced this single along with "Nick Launay", who is most famous for producing bands such as Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Arcade Fire.
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Band Members"Follow the Leaders" prominently features the band's original members - Jaz Coleman on vocals, Paul Ferguson on drums, Geordie Walker on guitar, and Youth on bass guitar.
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Chart SuccessDespite its commercial leaning, "Follow the Leaders" didn’t chart in the UK. However, it has become one of Killing Joke's cult tracks.
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Experimental CompositionThe band has praised "Follow the Leaders" for its use of 'anti-music', using negative textures, atonalities, and noisy effects to create a distinctive sound.
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Changes in Band SoundThis song encapsulates the band's transition from their darker, more aggressive punk roots to a slightly more accessible new wave sound.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Follow the Leaders" express the band's distaste for conformity and political control, themes commonly explored throughout Killing Joke's discography.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Follow the Leaders" features elements of the then still-novel medium. It showcases the band's enthusiastic performance style, with frontman Jaz Coleman's eerie stage presence a particular highlight.
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Live Performances"Follow the Leaders" is commonly performed at Killing Joke's live shows and is a fan favorite. The song has also appeared on several of the band's compilation albums.
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LegacyToday, "Follow the Leaders" is considered a groundbreaking track in the post-punk scene, influencing countless bands in the rock and metal genres.
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