Killjoy (Shihad album)
Killjoy is the second full-length album released by New Zealand rock band Shihad. This album was released in May 1995.
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| Released | May 1995 | |||
| Recorded | Jul 1994 | |||
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| Label | Wildside Records | |||
| Producer | Shihad & Malcolm Welsford | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
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
- "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
- 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
The album won Best Album at the 1996 New Zealand Music Awards.
Certifications
| 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
- 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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