A landmark album of noise music: from industrial to Japanoise.
Noise music, born from the free imagination of artists who sometimes ignore conventional musical composition and sound design, employing not only pure instruments but also samples of metallic objects and sounds from the natural world—indeed, every method imaginable—is, quite literally, so unmusical that it can make listeners uncomfortable.
In this article, we will focus on landmark albums by representative bands of the genre known as industrial music—indispensable when discussing noise music—while also introducing works by Japanese artists who are highly acclaimed worldwide under the banner of Japanoise.
Take this opportunity to experience the unique sensations that can only be found within the realm of noise.
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Masterpieces of Noise Music: From Industrial to Japanoise (41–50)
When it has dried to the point of being colddip
dip is a Japanese rock band formed in 1991 around Kazuhide Yamaji, and they also worked on the music for the film “Pornostar.” “Tsumetai Kurai ni Kawaitara” was their major-label debut single, released in 1993.
Maggot DeathThrobbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle is a British band formed in 1975, and the band name means “pulsating cartilage.” “Maggot Death” is a track from their debut album, The Second Annual Report, released in 1977.
The Magnifying GlassThe Joy Formidable
The Joy Formidable is a British band formed in 2007, and they are also very popular in the United States.
“The Magnifying Glass” is a track from their major-label debut album “The Big Roar,” released in 2011.
CaressDrive Like Jehu
Drive Like Jehu is an American band formed in 1990.
They disbanded in 1995 but reunited in 2014.
“Caress” is a track from their 1991 album Drive Like Jehu.
The Politics of Digital AudioOval
Oval is a German musical unit formed in 1991, known for a technique that involves intentionally using sounds created by damaging CDs to cause skips.
“The Politics of Digital Audio” is a track from their 1994 album “Systemisch.”
Get Your GunsNine Black Alps
Nine Black Alps is an English band formed in 2003.
Get Your Guns is a track from their 2005 album Everything Is, which reached number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.