Killjoy (Shihad album)
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| Killjoy | ||||
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| Released | May 1995 | |||
| Recorded | Jul 1994 | |||
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| Label | Wildside Records | |||
| Producer | Shihad & Malcolm Welsford | |||
| Shihad chronology | ||||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Killjoy is the second full-length album released by New Zealand rock band Shihad. This album was released in May 1995.
It is their first album to go gold in New Zealand. It is widely regarded as a classic New Zealand rock album.
According to MTV, Iggy Pop and the members of metal band Metallica have both highly praised this album.[2]
Track listing
[edit]- "You Again" - 4:37
- "Gimme Gimme" - 5:17
- "The Call" - 5:13
- "Envy" - 3:54
- "Deb’s Night Out" - 3:37
- "Bitter" - 4:12
- "For What You Burn" - 5:43
- "Silvercup" - 5:03
- "Get Up" - 4:11
The Japanese version included an extra track called "N.I.L." This track was also included as a bonus track on the 20th Anniversary remaster of Killjoy released in 2015.
Credits
[edit]- All songs by: Shihad
- Produced by: Shihad & Malcolm Welsford
- Assistant Engineer: Nick Treacy
- Recorded and Mixed by: Malcolm Welsford
- Digital Editing: Evan Robertson
- Additional Percussion: DLT
Awards
[edit]The album won Best Album at the 1996 New Zealand Music Awards.
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[3] | Platinum | 15,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "Shihad | Artist Biography, Music Videos, News, Photos | MTV Australia". Mtv.com.au. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Shihad – Killjoy". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
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