This Heat – This Heat – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

This Heat’s self-titled debut, released in 1979, is a landmark in the evolution of experimental rock. The trio—Charles Hayward, Charles Bullen, and Gareth Williams—crafted a sound world where punk’s urgency collides with tape loops, found sounds, and fractured rhythms. The opening moments set the stage for an album that is both unsettling and mesmerizing, weaving in elements of industrial noise, musique concrète, and avant-garde jazz without ever losing a sense of restless energy.

The album’s sense of unease and invention reflects the political and social uncertainty of late-’70s Britain. Tracks like ‘Horizontal Hold’ and ’24 Track Loop’ showcase the group’s commitment to pushing boundaries, while never succumbing to empty abstraction. There’s a tactile, hands-on quality to their music—each sound feels carefully constructed, every silence intentional. This Heat is a document of fearless creativity, and its influence continues to reverberate through post-punk, electronic, and experimental music scenes.

For listeners who crave music that rewards close attention and repeated plays, This Heat’s debut is an essential addition to any collection. It’s a record that refuses to be background music, demanding—and deserving—your full engagement.

Track List:
1 – Testcard – 0:47
2 – Horizontal Hold – 6:55
3 – Not Waving – 7:25
4 – Water – 3:10
5 – Twilight Furniture – 5:11
6 – 24 Track Loop – 5:56
7 – Diet Of Worms – 3:08
8 – Music Like Escaping Gas – 3:40
9 – Rainforest – 2:54
10 – The Fall Of Saigon – 5:09
11 – Testcard – 4:09