Description

Test Dept – Proven In Action – Compact Disc

Proven In Action is an album by the British industrial music group Test Dept. The album was released in 1983 and showcases Test Dept’s innovative and experimental approach to music, combining industrial sounds, political themes, and a sense of urgency.

Test Dept is known for their use of unconventional instruments, found objects, and a confrontational performance style that incorporates elements of protest and social commentary. ‘Proven In Action’ captures the band’s exploration of sonic textures and their incorporation of political messages into their music.

The album’s title, Proven In Action, reflects Test Dept’s emphasis on using their art as a form of activism and expression. The band’s music often addresses issues such as social injustice, labor struggles, and the impact of industrialization on society.

Some of the tracks on Proven In Action include ‘Jerusalem,’ ‘Siege (Of Quebec),’ and ‘Vastness.’ These tracks exemplify Test Dept’s ability to create aural landscapes that challenge listeners and encourage them to think critically about the world around them.

If you’re interested in exploring Test Dept’s music and Proven In Action, the album provides a glimpse into Test Dept’s unique and influential contribution to the industrial music scene of the 1980s.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the original plastic seal but cut in bar code

Invisible Records 1990

Recorded live at New Music America Festival, Montreal Musiques Actuelles, Montreal, Canada in November 1990

Track Listing
Jerusalem
Siege (Of Quebec)
Agincourt
Empire
Territory
Wojna (War)
The Emigrant
Vastness