Desertshore Installation
Throbbing Gristle · 2007
692 min · 12 tracks · industrial music
A sprawling soundscape of experimental textures and haunting ambience unfolds across multiple sessions of sonic exploration.
Why this album works
The album was critically acclaimed for its immersive qualities and innovative structure, serving as a testament to Throbbing Gristle's lasting influence on the experimental music scene. It highlighted how the band could still challenge conventions and engage listeners with dense, abstract soundscapes long after their initial impact in the late 1970s.
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2007, 'Desertshore Installation' marked Throbbing Gristle's return after a lengthy hiatus, following their 1986 breakup. This album emerged during a period of renewed interest in the band's pioneering approach to industrial music, showcasing their continued evolution as artists who blurred the lines between performance art and sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swans· Merzbow· Maurizio Bianchi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Friday: Session 1, Afternoon, Disc A Standout 1:09:04
Disc 2
- 1 Friday: Session 1, Afternoon, Disc B 1:04:32
Disc 3
- 1 Friday: Session 2, Evening, Disc A 1:02:50
Disc 4
- 1 Friday: Session 2, Evening, Disc B 54:08
Disc 5
- 1 Saturday: Session 3, Afternoon, Disc A 48:10
Disc 6
- 1 Saturday: Session 3, Afternoon, Disc B 47:38
Disc 7
- 1 Saturday: Session 4, Evening, Disc A 1:08:00
Disc 8
- 1 Saturday: Session 4, Evening, Disc B Standout 55:48
Disc 9
- 1 Sunday: Session 5, Afternoon, Disc A 47:18
Disc 10
- 1 Sunday: Session 5, Afternoon, Disc B Standout 1:01:44
Disc 11
- 1 Sunday: Session 6, Evening, Disc A 46:03
Disc 12
- 1 Sunday: Session 6, Evening, Disc B 1:07:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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