Beating The Retreat by Test Dept. - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The British collective's first album (comprised of two EPs) shows them with a better range of industrial percussion and more of a sense of rhythm than their only true contemporary, Einsturzende Neubaten. Though the album has an aimlessness to it, the presence of several ambient tracks broadens the palate.

1. The Fall from Light

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

2. Kick to Kill

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

3. Total State Machine

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

4. Plastic

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

5. Inheritance

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

6. Cold Witness

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

7. Sweet Sedation

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

8. Spring into Action

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

9. Compulsion

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

10. Pulsatons

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

11. Pulsations

Primary Artist: Test Dept; Main Performer
Performer: Test Dept.; Performer
Composer: Rr; Composer
Lyricist: Rr; Composer
Author: Rr; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

56 minutes and 49 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Electronic, Dance, Industrial

Label

Some Bizzare

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 24, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5016958995850