Test Dept - New York 84

Review by cherie ng

New York 84 by Test Dept. is a powerful album that captures the raw energy and political turmoil of the early 1980s. The album features a mix of industrial, punk, and experimental music, all infused with the band's signature political message.

The tracks on New York 84 are intense and atmospheric, with pounding drums, distorted guitars, and haunting vocals. The album is a sonic journey through the streets of New York City, with songs that touch on themes of poverty, violence, and social injustice.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Comrade Enver Hoxha," a tribute to the former Albanian leader who was known for his staunch anti-imperialist stance. The song is a powerful call to arms for the working class, urging them to rise up against capitalist oppression.

Artist: Test Dept
Album: New York 84

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Untitled

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Not On Label (Test Dept.)

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online anhören
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
ouvir online
écouter en ligne
escuchar en línea

Formats

Cassette
Unofficial Release
C90

Notes

Recorded live in New York, The Ritz 19.07.1984.

About Test Dept

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The group was formed in New Cross, south-east London in late 1981. All unemployed, and with listening tastes ranging from soul to classical music, they searched out whatever they could find to make music with, and for the most part this consisted of scrap metal salvaged from waste ground and derelict factories. The reason had as much to do with lack of money as it had to do with a dislike for conventional rock instruments. Originally, they used bass guitars and other conventional instruments, but these were fairly rapidly dropped as they obtained more industrial percussion, and found that these created a stronger and more consistent sound. They also, probably later on, gained the rights for some of their music and can been seen listed as copyright holders on some re-issues. Some examples can be seen on the page.

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T.D
T.D.
Test Department
Test Dept
Test Dept Redux
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Aliases

T.D.A.

Members

Gus Ferguson
Martin King
David Coulter
Ashley Davies
Alistair Adams
Graham Cunnington
Paul Jamrozy
Tony Cudlip
Toby Burdon
Paul Hines
Angus Farquhar
Jim Moir

Summary by cherie ng

New York 84 is a must-listen for fans of industrial and political music. It's a powerful album that still resonates today, with its message of resistance and solidarity as relevant as ever.