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TG+

Throbbing Gristle · 2004

584 min · 20 tracks · industrial music

A sprawling, experimental soundscape that challenges listeners with its relentless textures and immersive duration.

Why this album works

'TG+' is significant for revitalizing interest in Throbbing Gristle's work and the industrial genre, receiving attention from both long-time fans and new audiences. The album was well-received within niche circles, reaffirming their status as pioneers of industrial music and influencing a new generation of artists exploring experimental sounds.
Best for
immersive extended listening experience steady pacing for deep focus challenging textures and soundscapes
Context
Released in 2004, 'TG+' marked Throbbing Gristle's first studio album in over two decades since their breakup in 1981. This album came during a phase of renewed interest in industrial music and the band's legacy, following their reunion in the early 2000s. It represents a culmination of their avant-garde approach to sound experimentation and performance art.
Stylistic neighbors
Swans· Merzbow· Maurizio Bianchi

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 [untitled] 29:30
  • 2 [untitled] 27:56

Disc 2

  • 1 [untitled] 31:15
  • 2 [untitled] 23:53

Disc 3

  • 1 [untitled] 30:37
  • 2 [untitled] 44:24

Disc 4

  • 1 [untitled] 20:29
  • 2 [untitled] 27:35

Disc 5

  • 1 [untitled] 13:50
  • 2 [untitled] 28:47

Disc 6

  • 1 [untitled] 31:17
  • 2 [untitled] 30:38

Disc 7

  • 1 [untitled] 31:12
  • 2 [untitled] 29:29

Disc 8

  • 1 [untitled] 29:43
  • 2 [untitled] 26:07

Disc 9

  • 1 [untitled] 29:51
  • 2 [untitled] 28:41

Disc 10

  • 1 [untitled] 45:24
  • 2 [untitled] 23:57

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