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In an ideal world, Disturbance, the new album from industrial pioneers Test Dept, would not exist. It wouldnt need to. Britain would not stand divided by xenophobia. Working class communities would not be under siege. Capitalism would not have created a climate change crisis pushing the planet towards a dangerous brink. And the Thatcherite ideals that Graham Cunnington and Paul Jamrozy spent Test Depts early years raging against would not be so terrifyingly back in political vogue.
Back in1981, Cunnington, Jamrozy and a revolving door of talented artists from disparate disciplines and backgrounds formed Test Dept, forging an incendiary new sound from a squat in New Cross that made them underground heroes, landing the group under surveillance by the British government. 37 years later, on Disturbance, that sound is as incendiary as ever.
It began with a project to do with our archive, recalls Cunnington. It was the early 2010s and Test Dept had been dormant for years. The pair wanted to sort through Test Depts old recordings to re-establish our history and get our music out there again after record label red tape left many of their 14 albums out of print.
When attention turned to the next logical step of a new album, an idea emerged taking germs of ideas from old songs and turning them into new, sledgehammer-heavy sonic experiments full of powerful protest poetry. Politics had come full circle. It felt fitting to do the same with their music.
The result is an album that at once peers into the past and roars into the future, across eight tracks that conjure the raw power of Test Dept in their original, 1980s incarnation while adding new elements. Were different people now not spring chickens anymore, laughs Jamrozy. Were still angry but its tempered by a slightly different wisdom. We tried to upgrade the sound, to soup things up further.
Art is not a mirror to reflect reality, but a hammer to shape it, the poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht once wrote. Its a mantra that continues to drive Test Dept. who return to their past on this eviscerating new album in order to move into a bold new future. They hope Disturbance can soundtrack a society doing the same.
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Disturbance
by Test Dept
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dauvit thumbnail
dauvit Test Dept. have always sounded like Test Dept. and nobody else sounds like Test Dept.
Another fantastic release.
jvvoda thumbnail
jvvoda Not a case of sentimental cash-out reunion call, quite the opposite. This record will keep you pushed to the edge of your comfort zone, and true to the title, it will leave you disturbed - in the best possible way - as a wake up call from your apathy and ignorance back to action.
mipsen thumbnail
mipsen What a great interpretation of my favorite track of the "Unacceptable Face of Freedom"! The whole album is extremely recommended! Favorite track: Gatekeeper.
R5N thumbnail
R5N Just a fucking brilliant album. 🤘Glad to see such a great return.
Bryon Wilson thumbnail
Bryon Wilson Love the album! I honestly cant say what my favorite track is. I keep listening to the entire thing straight through. Great work.
Synthonic thumbnail
Synthonic You don`t listen to Test Dept, you feel them. If you have a heart, that is.
Steve thumbnail Simon Gould thumbnail green thumbnail Gareth Absalom thumbnail Edison's Ashes thumbnail Kevin Breidenbach thumbnail stuartgwhite thumbnail ManMaas thumbnail Tero Parviainen thumbnail Jon Eaker thumbnail Ian Vincent thumbnail chris sneeringer thumbnail Kyle Kennedy thumbnail dazzlingday thumbnail Dr. Klahn thumbnail blackheartsoul thumbnail Erik Gibbels thumbnail Joey Blush thumbnail Sjap Gerits thumbnail robert crozier thumbnail Charles Terhune thumbnail Joe Hickey thumbnail securitate thumbnail sQwurm thumbnail kreuzgang thumbnail Mark Jarrell thumbnail eil_7 thumbnail Garry Packard Detroit thumbnail Mike Schmor thumbnail Simon G thumbnail Roland Zwaga thumbnail phillogic thumbnail Zack S thumbnail sindar thumbnail Amaranto de las Hoces thumbnail Stefan Karolewicz thumbnail Winter's Holy Hand thumbnail ghoulmann thumbnail Robert Ahlquist thumbnail Piero Tarditi thumbnail fruitbat242 thumbnail smk thumbnail Chris thumbnail Adam Mcdole thumbnail NoizeTwister thumbnail Nick Andren thumbnail RING-MODULATOR thumbnail Deftly-D thumbnail Prevert thumbnail Ballerbus thumbnail Adrian Newton thumbnail Shir-Khan thumbnail jez cook thumbnail Mats Monsen thumbnail Brent thumbnail Joshua Barnes thumbnail frikeln thumbnail INTOX-Matze thumbnail Tomas Z Westberg thumbnail dj_static thumbnail
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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
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Single black vinyl in gatefold sleeve with artwork designed by David Altweger
Includes unlimited streaming of Disturbance via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 3 days
17.99 GBP or more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
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CD in 6 panel digipack with artwork designed by David Altweger
Includes unlimited streaming of Disturbance via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 3 days
8.99 GBP or more
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about
In an ideal world, Disturbance, the new album from industrial pioneers Test Dept, would not exist. It wouldnt need to. Britain would not stand divided by xenophobia. Working class communities would not be under siege. Capitalism would not have created a climate change crisis pushing the planet towards a dangerous brink. And the Thatcherite ideals that Graham Cunnington and Paul Jamrozy spent Test Depts early years raging against would not be so terrifyingly back in political vogue.
Back in1981, Cunnington, Jamrozy and a revolving door of talented artists from disparate disciplines and backgrounds formed Test Dept, forging an incendiary new sound from a squat in New Cross that made them underground heroes, landing the group under surveillance by the British government. 37 years later, on Disturbance, that sound is as incendiary as ever.
It began with a project to do with our archive, recalls Cunnington. It was the early 2010s and Test Dept had been dormant for years. The pair wanted to sort through Test Depts old recordings to re-establish our history and get our music out there again after record label red tape left many of their 14 albums out of print.
When attention turned to the next logical step of a new album, an idea emerged taking germs of ideas from old songs and turning them into new, sledgehammer-heavy sonic experiments full of powerful protest poetry. Politics had come full circle. It felt fitting to do the same with their music.
The result is an album that at once peers into the past and roars into the future, across eight tracks that conjure the raw power of Test Dept in their original, 1980s incarnation while adding new elements. Were different people now not spring chickens anymore, laughs Jamrozy. Were still angry but its tempered by a slightly different wisdom. We tried to upgrade the sound, to soup things up further.
Art is not a mirror to reflect reality, but a hammer to shape it, the poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht once wrote. Its a mantra that continues to drive Test Dept. who return to their past on this eviscerating new album in order to move into a bold new future. They hope Disturbance can soundtrack a society doing the same.
credits
released March 1, 2019
Graham Cunnington - Percussion, Electronics, Vocals
Paul Jamrozy - Percussion, Electronics, Vocals
Zel Kaute - Drums
Lottie Lou - Electronics, Live Sound
David Altweger - Visual Director
Rob Lewis - Additional Drums
Ashley Davies - Bass / Percussion
Laura Thompson - Additional Vocals on 'Gatekeeper'
Roz Corrigan - Piano on 'Debris'
Michelle Outram - Cello on 'Truth'
Jordi Blanchar & Ilenia Bombardi - Additional Vocals
Recorded:
Flesh & Bone Studios, Hackney
The Shed, Nunhead
Mixed & Produced: The Shed
Engineered: Lottie Lou
Mastered: Giovanni Versari at La Maestra Mastering, Tredozio (FC)
GBH84 Is dedicated to The Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign
Artwork by David Altweger
Photos by Michael Ktter
Back in1981, Cunnington, Jamrozy and a revolving door of talented artists from disparate disciplines and backgrounds formed Test Dept, forging an incendiary new sound from a squat in New Cross that made them underground heroes, landing the group under surveillance by the British government. 37 years later, on Disturbance, that sound is as incendiary as ever.
It began with a project to do with our archive, recalls Cunnington. It was the early 2010s and Test Dept had been dormant for years. The pair wanted to sort through Test Depts old recordings to re-establish our history and get our music out there again after record label red tape left many of their 14 albums out of print.
When attention turned to the next logical step of a new album, an idea emerged taking germs of ideas from old songs and turning them into new, sledgehammer-heavy sonic experiments full of powerful protest poetry. Politics had come full circle. It felt fitting to do the same with their music.
The result is an album that at once peers into the past and roars into the future, across eight tracks that conjure the raw power of Test Dept in their original, 1980s incarnation while adding new elements. Were different people now not spring chickens anymore, laughs Jamrozy. Were still angry but its tempered by a slightly different wisdom. We tried to upgrade the sound, to soup things up further.
Art is not a mirror to reflect reality, but a hammer to shape it, the poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht once wrote. Its a mantra that continues to drive Test Dept. who return to their past on this eviscerating new album in order to move into a bold new future. They hope Disturbance can soundtrack a society doing the same.
music merch
Disturbance
by Test Dept
Wishlist
supported by
dauvit thumbnail
dauvit Test Dept. have always sounded like Test Dept. and nobody else sounds like Test Dept.
Another fantastic release.
jvvoda thumbnail
jvvoda Not a case of sentimental cash-out reunion call, quite the opposite. This record will keep you pushed to the edge of your comfort zone, and true to the title, it will leave you disturbed - in the best possible way - as a wake up call from your apathy and ignorance back to action.
mipsen thumbnail
mipsen What a great interpretation of my favorite track of the "Unacceptable Face of Freedom"! The whole album is extremely recommended! Favorite track: Gatekeeper.
R5N thumbnail
R5N Just a fucking brilliant album. 🤘Glad to see such a great return.
Bryon Wilson thumbnail
Bryon Wilson Love the album! I honestly cant say what my favorite track is. I keep listening to the entire thing straight through. Great work.
Synthonic thumbnail
Synthonic You don`t listen to Test Dept, you feel them. If you have a heart, that is.
Steve thumbnail Simon Gould thumbnail green thumbnail Gareth Absalom thumbnail Edison's Ashes thumbnail Kevin Breidenbach thumbnail stuartgwhite thumbnail ManMaas thumbnail Tero Parviainen thumbnail Jon Eaker thumbnail Ian Vincent thumbnail chris sneeringer thumbnail Kyle Kennedy thumbnail dazzlingday thumbnail Dr. Klahn thumbnail blackheartsoul thumbnail Erik Gibbels thumbnail Joey Blush thumbnail Sjap Gerits thumbnail robert crozier thumbnail Charles Terhune thumbnail Joe Hickey thumbnail securitate thumbnail sQwurm thumbnail kreuzgang thumbnail Mark Jarrell thumbnail eil_7 thumbnail Garry Packard Detroit thumbnail Mike Schmor thumbnail Simon G thumbnail Roland Zwaga thumbnail phillogic thumbnail Zack S thumbnail sindar thumbnail Amaranto de las Hoces thumbnail Stefan Karolewicz thumbnail Winter's Holy Hand thumbnail ghoulmann thumbnail Robert Ahlquist thumbnail Piero Tarditi thumbnail fruitbat242 thumbnail smk thumbnail Chris thumbnail Adam Mcdole thumbnail NoizeTwister thumbnail Nick Andren thumbnail RING-MODULATOR thumbnail Deftly-D thumbnail Prevert thumbnail Ballerbus thumbnail Adrian Newton thumbnail Shir-Khan thumbnail jez cook thumbnail Mats Monsen thumbnail Brent thumbnail Joshua Barnes thumbnail frikeln thumbnail INTOX-Matze thumbnail Tomas Z Westberg thumbnail dj_static thumbnail
more...
Landlord 00:00 / 04:41
Streaming + Download
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
5.99 GBP or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
package image package image
Single black vinyl in gatefold sleeve with artwork designed by David Altweger
Includes unlimited streaming of Disturbance via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 3 days
17.99 GBP or more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
package image
CD in 6 panel digipack with artwork designed by David Altweger
Includes unlimited streaming of Disturbance via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 3 days
8.99 GBP or more
1.
Speak Truth To Power 06:21
2.
Landlord 04:41
3.
Debris 04:33
4.
Full Spectrum Dominance 07:27
5.
Information Scare 04:50
6.
Gatekeeper 05:32
7.
GBH84 04:21
8.
Two Flames Burn 07:53
about
In an ideal world, Disturbance, the new album from industrial pioneers Test Dept, would not exist. It wouldnt need to. Britain would not stand divided by xenophobia. Working class communities would not be under siege. Capitalism would not have created a climate change crisis pushing the planet towards a dangerous brink. And the Thatcherite ideals that Graham Cunnington and Paul Jamrozy spent Test Depts early years raging against would not be so terrifyingly back in political vogue.
Back in1981, Cunnington, Jamrozy and a revolving door of talented artists from disparate disciplines and backgrounds formed Test Dept, forging an incendiary new sound from a squat in New Cross that made them underground heroes, landing the group under surveillance by the British government. 37 years later, on Disturbance, that sound is as incendiary as ever.
It began with a project to do with our archive, recalls Cunnington. It was the early 2010s and Test Dept had been dormant for years. The pair wanted to sort through Test Depts old recordings to re-establish our history and get our music out there again after record label red tape left many of their 14 albums out of print.
When attention turned to the next logical step of a new album, an idea emerged taking germs of ideas from old songs and turning them into new, sledgehammer-heavy sonic experiments full of powerful protest poetry. Politics had come full circle. It felt fitting to do the same with their music.
The result is an album that at once peers into the past and roars into the future, across eight tracks that conjure the raw power of Test Dept in their original, 1980s incarnation while adding new elements. Were different people now not spring chickens anymore, laughs Jamrozy. Were still angry but its tempered by a slightly different wisdom. We tried to upgrade the sound, to soup things up further.
Art is not a mirror to reflect reality, but a hammer to shape it, the poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht once wrote. Its a mantra that continues to drive Test Dept. who return to their past on this eviscerating new album in order to move into a bold new future. They hope Disturbance can soundtrack a society doing the same.
credits
released March 1, 2019
Graham Cunnington - Percussion, Electronics, Vocals
Paul Jamrozy - Percussion, Electronics, Vocals
Zel Kaute - Drums
Lottie Lou - Electronics, Live Sound
David Altweger - Visual Director
Rob Lewis - Additional Drums
Ashley Davies - Bass / Percussion
Laura Thompson - Additional Vocals on 'Gatekeeper'
Roz Corrigan - Piano on 'Debris'
Michelle Outram - Cello on 'Truth'
Jordi Blanchar & Ilenia Bombardi - Additional Vocals
Recorded:
Flesh & Bone Studios, Hackney
The Shed, Nunhead
Mixed & Produced: The Shed
Engineered: Lottie Lou
Mastered: Giovanni Versari at La Maestra Mastering, Tredozio (FC)
GBH84 Is dedicated to The Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign
Artwork by David Altweger
Photos by Michael Ktter