Dimensia in Excelsis
58 min · 5 tracks · industrial music
Industrial soundscapes merge with disorienting rhythms and unsettling vocal fragments to create an immersive experience.
Why this album works
'Dimensia in Excelsis' is significant for its role in shaping the industrial music genre, showcasing the band's avant-garde approach. It received attention for its bold themes and experimental structure, contributing to Throbbing Gristle's reputation as pioneers of industrial sound.
- Best for
- immersive soundscape exploration steady pacing for deep focus gradual build towards resolution
- Context
- Released in 1982, 'Dimensia in Excelsis' marked Throbbing Gristle's return after a brief hiatus post-'Heathen Earth.' This album came during a period when the band was exploring deeper sonic experimentation while solidifying their influence on industrial music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swans· Merzbow· Maurizio Bianchi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dimensia / Scorched Earth Standout 11:33
- 2 Tangible / Carnality / Marriage Carriage Standout 17:25
- 3 Still Walking Standout 5:56
- 4 Slam 9:18
- 5 Principa Disciplina / Forbidden 13:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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