Originally released in 1982 through the group's fan club and reissued in 1997, Assume Power Focus captures Throbbing Gristle in its formative stages; most of the material dates from 1975, with the exception of two previously unissued tracks, "A Debris of Murder" and "Leeds Ripper." The recording quality is a bit crude, and the difference between the earlier and later tracks is pretty major -- the later ones are much more rhythmic and structured -- but overall, it's an intriguing look at the seminal outfit's arty beginnings.
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AllMusic Review by Steve Huey
Track Listing
| Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:51 | |||||
| 2 | 0:57 | |||||
| 3 | 4:43 | |||||
| 4 | 10:15 | |||||
| 5 | 1:49 | |||||
| 6 | 6:20 | |||||
| 7 | 3:06 | |||||
| 8 | 2:48 | |||||
| 9 | 5:44 | |||||
| 10 | 7:10 | |||||
| 11 | 3:08 | |||||
| 12 | 5:20 | |||||
| 13 | 8:27 |
