''Thirst'' is the second
studio album
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by English
post-punk
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band
Clock DVA
Clock DVA are a musical group from Sheffield, England, whose style has touched on industrial, post-punk, and EBM. They formed in 1978 by Adolphus "Adi" Newton and Steven "Judd" Turner. Along with contemporaries Heaven 17, Clock DVA's name was ...
. It was released on 24 January 1981, through record label
Fetish.
Soon after the album's release, this incarnation of the band would split up, with several members going on to form The Box with singer Peter Hope.
Background
''Thirst'' is one of the group's more experimental efforts,
showcasing a mix of post-punk, jazz,
musique concrète
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and avant-garde
industrial
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experimentation.
Track listing
Release
''Thirst'' topped the ''NME'' Indie Charts upon its release.
Charts
Personnel
Adapted from the ''Thirst'' liner notes.
;Clock DVA
* Adi Newton – vocals, clarinet, tape,
production
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* Turner (Steven James Turner) – bass guitar
* Roger Quail – drums
* Paul Widger – guitar
* Charlie Collins – saxophone, flute
;Production and additional personnel
*
Ken Thomas –
engineering
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, production
* Jonz –
mastering
*
Genesis P-Orridge
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– album liner notes
*
Neville Brody
Neville Brody, (born 23 April 1957) is an English graphic designer, typographer and art director. He is known for his work on ''The Face'' magazine (1981–1986), ''Arena'' magazine (1987–1990), and designing record covers for artists such a ...
– sleeve design
Release history
References
External links
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1981 albums
Clock DVA albums