Yup - I discovered "Eighties" on the soundtrack LP from "Wierd Science". Yes, I own that LP and I am not ashamed to admit it. If you're an 80's guy like me, then this LP is wonderful. I have a couple of KJ LPs, always enjoyed them, but I can't really call myself a KJ fanboy. I was unaware of the Nirvana nexus until I read this thread, but now that you mention it, it sure makes sense.
Killing Joke anyone???
So I've always been a fan of theirs, but never bought anything by them. I finally bought a few of their CDs a few weeks ago, among them, Hosannas. Because of time constraints, I couldn't find the time to get to my main rig, until last night. I had an idea what I would be in for on Hosannas based on what I heard in the car. But no, I wasn't even close. I was so far off. The amount of sound and dynamics and energy and literally visceral impact was something I hadn't experienced before from my main rig that I thought I had experienced with other CDs. But clearly, not like this. My eyes and my ears were at odds with each other because the equipment I was looking at, I thought, was not capable of producing that type of enormity. It was a giant wall of music that made me feel like I was at one of their concerts, only better. I felt like I was punched in the face at the very opening of the first track. I sat back and took the best beating of my life because it only got better. What a recording. I was left open-mouthed and dumbfounded. I'd love to hear anyone's similar experience, regardless of artist.