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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long-form exploration
- steady pacing for deep focus
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- afternoon listening for relaxation
- evening sessions for contemplative moods
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, immediate gratification
- prefer structured song formats
Where this album fits
- 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
- Cabaret Voltaire· Skinny Puppy· SPK
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Friday: Session 1, Afternoon, Disc A 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 55:48
Disc 9
- 1 Sunday: Session 5, Afternoon, Disc A 47:18
Disc 10
- 1 Sunday: Session 5, Afternoon, Disc B 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
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