Wiseblood was an American

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band formed by

Clint Ruin James George Thirlwell (born 29 January 1960), also known as Clint Ruin, Frank Want, and Foetus, among other names, is an Australian musician, composer, and record producer. He is known for juxtaposing a variety of different musical styles. ...

(a.k.a. J. G. Thirlwell) and

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, existing intermittently from 1985 through the early 1990s. In Ruin's words, Wiseblood was "violent macho American usicmade by non-Americans".Interview to Jim Thirlwell at Choler.com
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lineage showing in the slow, crushing pacing of many tracks. Thematically, Wiseblood's lyrics centered on the misanthropic exertion of power, typically via murder, sex or assault.

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Dirtdish'' (1987, K.422/

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Singles and EPs

* " Motorslug" (1985, K.422/

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) * " Stumbo" (1986, K.422/Relativity Records) * ''PTTM'' (1991,

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Compilation appearances

* "Cough'N'Kill" on ''Plow!'' (1985, Organik)

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