Distant though their sound is from the (post-)industrial of today (unless I’m not looking nearly hard enough), I contend that their early work should probably be essential listening for industrial fans, especially if they’re interested in the genre’s history. I don’t know if the same can be said of the rest of the early industrial scene, unless Coil and Einstürzende Neubauten count, though if they do, then the first wave must’ve been far more varied than the post-industrial that was to follow. Compared to current industrial music, TG’s sound was more abstract, more anti-musical, possibly far more adventurous and experimental. I suspect anyone more familiar with the post-industrial scene will probably be in for a shock if or when they check out the work of industrial originator Throbbing Gristle because of how different their work is from what calls itself industrial these days. Review Summary: An industrial record for industrial people.
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