Ecstasy Under Duress by Test Dept - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Test Dept. was a highly influential electronic outfit which definitely helped create the still-thriving industrial genre. Their use of primitive drumming and monotonous waves of metallic noise meant that the group was unappreciated when the songs that comprise the compilation Ecstacy Under Duress were originally recorded (1982-1983). But listening to their work nowadays shows that the band was definitely on to something; they were just victims of the before-their-time jinx. The music is rabidly primal and earthy, which is quite an accomplishment since that's not what one usually associates with today's industrial rock. Since all of the songs are similar in approach and sound, it's impossible to pick out particular highlights; it sounds as if it's one long song broken up by flashes of silence. Still, fans of today's industrial sounds should really check out where it all originated.
© Greg Prato /TiVo

1. Hunger

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

2. Compulsion

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

3. In Uniform

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

4. Slow Hunger

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

5. Spring Into Action

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

6. Gdansk

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

7. Shockwork

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

8. Efficiency

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

9. On Pain

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

10. Beating Retreat

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

11. Untitled

Composer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Composer
Primary Artist: Test Dept.; Main Performer
Producer: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Jamrozy
Graham Cunnington; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 0 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 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

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Electronic, Industrial

Label

One Little Independent Records

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1983

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5016958094652