THROBBING GRISTLE — Live, Volume 1, 1976-1978

"During its existence from 1976 to 1981, Throbbing Gristle recorded five highly influential studio albums, but their true power always lay in the live performances. The four individual members played equally vital roles in focussing their improvised sounds into a throbbing mass of rhythm and noise. These manifestations became a focal point of major social gatherings for people who hungered for diverse and challenging information and often triggered further developments and interactive pursuits. These often confrontational shows were physically and mentally exhausting for both TG and the audience, but a price worth paying for such rich and positive rewards.This CD has been compiled from the tape archive with the aim of representing the very best of these recordings between 1976-1978." [label notes]


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