Five knuckle shuffle...

Throbbing Gristle, formed from the remnants of COUM Transmissions, is an English band formed in 1975 in Kingston upon Hull. The original lineup consisted of Genesis P-Orridge (real name Neil Megson), Cosey Fanni Tutti (real name Christine Newby), Peter Christopherson, and Chris Carter.

The band released their first album, "The Second Annual Report," two years later in 1977. Their first Single, "United," was released the following year in 1978.

This album, with its decidedly experimental music, was clearly aimed at a niche audience, as were their subsequent albums : "D.o.A.: The Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle," "20 Jazz Funk Greats," "Journey Through a Body," and "In the Shadow of the Sun." Four albums, released in 1978, 1979, 1982, and 1984 respectively.

The group returned in the early 2000s and produced more albums in their signature unconventional style.

Sensitive viewers beware, as they say.

To discover or rediscover...

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Discography (among others ...) :

70s  Decade :

• Slug bait, Pt.1 1977

• Maggot death, Pt.2 1977

• United 1978

• AB/7A 1978

• Zyklon B Zombie 1978

• We hate you (Little girls) 1979

• Five knuckle shuffle 1979

• 20 Jazz funk greats 1979

• Beachy head 1979

• Hot on heels of love 1979

80s  Decade :

• Subhuman 1980

• Something came over me 1980

• Adrenalin 1980

• Distant dreams (Part two) 1980

• Discipline 1981

• Catholic sex 1982

• Exotic functions 1982

• In the shadow of the sun 1984

• CD1 1986

2000s  Decade :

• Splitting sky 2004

• Almost like this 2004

• Rabbit snare 2007

• Almost a kiss 2007

• The man from nowhere 2009

• Not that I am 2009

2020s  Decade :

• Scabs and saws 2024

• Wotwudodo 2024

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Tracks :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhN6LfSNrPI

1977...the trend is set from the very first tracks : this astonishing group is going to make astonishing music. We've been warned...