Adorations

Killing Joke

About Adorations

"Adorations" is Killing Joke's first single from their sixth studio album, Brighter than a Thousand Suns, released in August 1986."Adorations" was released in several versions including remixes. The 12", released by E. G. Records in the UK, Virgin Records in Spain, and Virgin Schallplatten GmbH in Germany, featured "Adorations (The Extended Mix)" as the A-side, with the B-side of "Exile" and "Ecstasy (The Extended Mix)". "Adorations (The Supernatural Mix)" was also released on 12" vinyl in the UK and featured "Love Like Blood (The '86 Remix)" and "Exile" as B-sides. The 7" vinyl single, released in the UK, France, and Spain, featured a shortened, non-remixed version of the original "Adorations" from the album, with "Exile" as its B-side. E. G. also released a 7" limited-edition double vinyl single exclusively in the UK featuring the remix of "Adorations" as the A-side, "Exile" as the B-side, "Ecstasy" as the C-side, and "Adorations (Instrumental Mix)" as the D-side. The cassette maxi release of "Adorations" featured "Adorations (The Extended Mix)" and "Ecstasy" as side one and "Exile" and "Love Like Blood (The '86 Remix)" as side two. 


Year:
2001
5:25
138 

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Courage and cowards move heroes to ecstasy,
Welcomes of war and wounds, vigil and victory.
Structures of atoms dance, sugar towards the taster,
Prey to the predator, love as we're falling down.

Through light and laughter flow, to dirge and death we go.
Mindless processions move, lanterns of burning towns.
Welcome to fray and feast, bliss in all sorrows found.
Rhythm and random moves and waves of revelations.

Patterns I'm finding
As pain and joy and sorrow mingle.
Patterns we're finding
Our faces raised in adoration.

Deserts are paradise, awake to genocides.
Delight and suffering, these roles that we have found.
Nourished by food we eat, hungered by waste excrete.
From apes or sons of god, let every act be sacred.

Patterns I'm finding
As pain and joy and sorrow mingle.
Patterns we're finding
Our faces raised in adoration.

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Killing Joke

Killing Joke are an English post-punk band formed in October 1978 in Notting Hill, London, England; other sources report the band formed in early 1979. Founding members Jaz Coleman (vocals, keyboards) and Geordie Walker (guitars) have been the only constant members. more »

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Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, MATTHEW FERGUSON, PAUL VINCENT RAVEN, KEVIN WALKER

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10 facts about this song

Album and Release Details
"Adorations" is a song by Killing Joke, which was released as the first single from their 1986 sixth studio album "Brighter than a Thousand Suns".
Genre Classification
"Adorations" represents Killing Joke's shift from post-punk towards a more synth-pop, new wave sound.
Song Popularity
The song reached No. 42 on the UK Singles Chart and remains one of the band's highest-charting singles.
Inspirations
According to the band's lead vocalist, Jaz Coleman, the song's lyrics are inspired by his explorations of spiritual and metaphysical themes.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Peter Care, who has directed several acclaimed music videos for other popular artists like R.E.M. and Bruce Springsteen.
Song Reception
"Adorations" received generally positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its blend of synth-driven rhythms and compelling lyrics.
Remix Version
A remix of "Adorations" was released on their 1996 "Wilful Days" compilation.
Record Label
"Adorations" was released under the Virgin Records label.
Cover Art
The cover art for the single was designed by Mike Coles, the long-term visual collaborator of Killing Joke.
Live Performances
Despite the changes in the band's line-up over the years, "Adorations" has remained a staple of Killing Joke's live performances.

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