Killjoy (Shihad album)
| Killjoy | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 1995 | |||
| Recorded | July 1994 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 41:47 | |||
| Label | Wildside Records | |||
| Producer | Shihad & Malcolm Welsford | |||
| Shihad chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| 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 and has since gone platinum in said country. 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
All tracks written by Shihad.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Again" | 4:39 |
| 2. | "Gimme Gimme" | 5:17 |
| 3. | "The Call" | 5:13 |
| 4. | "Envy" | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Debs Night Out" | 3:38 |
| 6. | "Bitter" | 4:15 |
| 7. | "For What You Burn" | 5:44 |
| 8. | "Silvercup" | 5:04 |
| 9. | "Get Up" | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 41:55 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10. | "N.I.L." | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 46:35 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Archived from the original on 12 October 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Shihad – Killjoy". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.