Description
Throbbing Gristle – The Second Annual Report 40th Anniversary Edition – Vinyl Record
Collectors limited edition high quality colored vinyl
40th Anniversary Edition
Limited edition
White vinyl
Stickers and inserts
Includes digital copy with additional audio.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic slip sleeve
Throbbing Gristle’s The Second Annual Report, released on November 4, 1977, is a groundbreaking album that marked the genesis of industrial music. As the debut release of the British experimental group, the album challenged traditional ideas of music and art, laying the foundation for the industrial genre. Featuring the core members Genesis P-Orridge, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Peter ‘Sleazy’ Christopherson, and Chris Carter, Throbbing Gristle created a body of work that combined noise, dissonance, tape loops, and unsettling spoken word with a conceptual approach that blurred the lines between music and performance art.
The album is intentionally confrontational, presenting a disturbing sonic landscape that explores themes of alienation, dehumanization, and societal decay. Tracks like ‘Slug Bait’ and ‘Maggot Death’ incorporate graphic spoken-word elements and abrasive sounds to provoke discomfort, while ‘After Cease to Exist,’ a longer, droning piece, delves into eerie and meditative territory. Its minimalist yet grating textures and repetitive structures make it as much an intellectual exercise as a listening experience. The title, The Second Annual Report, parodies corporate language, reflecting the band’s critique of consumerism and the commercialization of art.
Upon its release, the album was divisive, with its harsh, anti-music aesthetic polarizing audiences and critics alike. Over time, however, it has come to be regarded as a pivotal work in experimental music, influencing future acts like Nine Inch Nails, Einstürzende Neubauten, and Ministry. By rejecting conventional song structures and embracing raw, unfiltered expression, The Second Annual Report cemented Throbbing Gristle’s legacy as pioneers who reshaped the possibilities of music and art. It remains a provocative and essential listen for anyone interested in the origins of industrial music and the avant-garde.
Track Listing
Industrial Introduction
Slug Bait – ICA
Slug Bait – Live At Southampton
Slug Bait – Live At Brighton
Maggot Death – Live At Rat Club
Maggot Death – Studio
Maggot Death – Southampton
Maggot Death – Brighton
BAfter Cease To Exist – The Original Soundtrack Of The Coum Transmissions Film
