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Wikipedia article
"'Wardance'" is a song by English post-punk band Killing Joke. It was released in February 1980 by Malicious Damage as the band's first single. The song was re-recorded for their self-titled debut album. The song has been performed at most of their live shows.Hmlinen, Jyrki "Spider" (2020). 'Killing Joke: Are You Receiving?', p. 20. Milton Keynes: New Haven Publishing. .
Release
"Wardance" was released on 7" vinyl by Malicious Damage. A small number of copies from the original pressing came with a pre-typed form of military 'call-up papers' to be filled out and submitted by the purchaser. The B-side, "Pssyche", was commonly played live.
The single did not chart in the UK but reached number 50 in the US 'Billboard' Dance Music/Club Play singles chart.
Cover versions
In 1993, Econoline Crush covered "Pssyche" for their 'Purge' EP, and in 2004, Nouvelle Vague covered it on their self-titled debut album. In 2001, Mad Capsule Markets covered "Wardance" on their album '010'.
Track listing
; Side A
# "Wardance" 3:40
; Side B
# "Pssyche" 5:02
Charts
See also
* List of anti-war songs
References
Category:1980 songs
Category:Killing Joke songs
Category:Songs written by Jaz Coleman
Category:Songs written by Paul Ferguson
Category:Songs written by Geordie Walker
Category:Songs about dancing
Category:Songs written by Youth (musician)
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