D.o.A: The Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle · 1978
51 min · 15 tracks · industrial music
A jarring blend of mechanical noise, unsettling samples, and raw vocal distortions that challenge the listener's perception of sound.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in defining the industrial music scene, influencing countless artists and genres that followed. It has been hailed as a critical work in experimental music, earning a spot in various 'best of' lists and demonstrating Throbbing Gristle's unique ability to intertwine art, politics, and sonic experimentation. The track "Hamburger Lady" in particular has sparked discussions around censorship and the limits of artistic expression.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions unsettling atmospheric exploration
- Context
- D.o.A: The Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle is Throbbing Gristle's third studio album, released in 1978. At this point, they were already established pioneers of the industrial music genre following their influential debut album, The Second Annual Report. This release continued to push boundaries and solidify their reputation for confronting social taboos through avant-garde soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swans· Merzbow· Maurizio Bianchi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I.B.M. 2:35
- 2 Hit by a Rock 2:32
- 3 United 0:16
- 4 Valley of the Shadow of Death 4:01
- 5 Dead on Arrival Standout 6:10
- 6 Weeping 5:31
- 7 Hamburger Lady Standout 4:15
- 8 Hometime 3:46
- 9 AB/7A 4:31
- 10 E‐Coli 4:17
- 11 Death Threats 0:40
- 12 Walls of Sound 2:49
- 13 Blood on the Floor 1:06
- 14 Five Knuckle Shuffle 6:43
- 15 We Hate You (Little Girls) Standout 2:08
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