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Test Dept.: Program For Progress
The genius of Test Department is the band's ability to harness the musical power in otherwise ordinary objects such as scrap metal, wood and carpentry paraphernalia. This video also exhibits their amazing vision, which they've displayed before by taking tracks from their album "Program for Progress" and building films around them, all showcased in this unique collection. Songs include "Cold Witness," "Total State Machine" and "Inheritance."
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the industrial music band Test Dept. as they explore the relationship between industry, technology, and art. It captures their unique performance style and their engagement with the socio-political landscape of the 1980s.
Critical Reception
As a documentary focused on a niche music genre, "Program for Progress" received attention within experimental music circles. It is appreciated for its raw depiction of Test Dept.'s intense performances and their conceptual approach to music as a form of social commentary.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw and visceral portrayal of industrial music performances.
Applauded for showcasing Test Dept.'s innovative use of industrial sounds and found objects.
Recognized for its unique blend of performance art and socio-political commentary.
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Fun Fact
Test Dept. famously used scrap metal and industrial machinery as instruments, often creating a deafening and visually striking percussive performance.
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