Killjoy (Shihad album)

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Killjoy
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 1995
RecordedJul 1994
Genre
Label Wildside Records
Producer Shihad & Malcolm Welsford
Shihad chronology
Churn
(1993)
Killjoy
(1995)
Shihad
(1996)
Professional ratings
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Killjoy is the second full-length album released by New Zealand rock band Shihad. This album was released in May 1995.

Contents

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

  1. "You Again" - 4:37
  2. "Gimme Gimme" - 5:17
  3. "The Call" - 5:13
  4. "Envy" - 3:54
  5. "Deb’s Night Out" - 3:37
  6. "Bitter" - 4:12
  7. "For What You Burn" - 5:43
  8. "Silvercup" - 5:03
  9. "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

Awards

The album won Best Album at the 1996 New Zealand Music Awards.

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ) [3] Platinum15,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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References

  1. Allmusic review
  2. "Shihad | Artist Biography, Music Videos, News, Photos | MTV Australia". Mtv.com.au. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
  3. "New Zealand album certifications – Shihad – Killjoy". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved 25 January 2023.