This Heat
This Heat · 1979
47 min · 11 tracks · punk
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde noise, punk energy, and rhythmic experimentation that defies genre boundaries.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its pioneering approach to sound and structure, influencing a generation of experimental musicians and contributing to the development of post-punk. It received critical acclaim upon release and has since been recognized as a foundational work within the avant-garde music scene, often cited for its innovative use of studio techniques and unconventional song forms.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs immersive listening experiences
- Context
- This Heat, the debut album by the British band of the same name, was released in 1979 during a time when the band was forming their unique identity in the post-punk landscape. At this point in their career, the group had recently come together, experimenting in a home studio to craft a sound that melded punk's rawness with innovative tape manipulation and eclectic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mongol Shuudan· Pete Shelley· Eskorbuto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Testcard 0:47
- 2 Horizontal Hold Standout 6:56
- 3 Not Waving Standout 7:26
- 4 Water 3:10
- 5 Twilight Furniture Standout 5:06
- 6 24 Track Loop 5:57
- 7 Diet of Worms 3:09
- 8 Music Like Escaping Gas 3:40
- 9 Rainforest 2:55
- 10 The Fall of Saigon 5:10
- 11 Testcard 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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