Deceit

This Heat

1981

2.57

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Genres: Electronica, Rock, Punk Styles: Alternative Rock, Avantgarde, Experimental, Post Punk

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Album Summary

Deceit is the second and final studio album by English experimental rock band This Heat, released in September 1981 by Rough Trade Records. As with their self-titled debut album, the tracks on Deceit were assembled from largely improvised recordings that the band accumulated since their inception in 1976, with varying degrees of audio quality. However, it is generally considered to be more song-oriented than its largely abstract predecessor. The title is in part a pun on the band's name. Deceit is regarded as a classic of the post-punk era, and was ranked at number 73 on Pitchfork's 2018 list of "The 200 Best Albums of the 1980s".

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May 30 2026 Author

The funkiest soundtrack for a nuclear holocaust. I don't even understand how an album can be so disturbing and abrasive, yet filled with genuine bangers at the same time. This Heat definitely deserved a space on the original list on account of being one of the most influential and forward-thinking bands of all time.

May 30 2026 Author

Certified classic

May 31 2026 Author

They lost me when they said most of the tracks were cobbled together from improvised sessions. Slightly better than giving toddlers instruments and recording the outcome but not much.

Jun 01 2026 Author

Sounds like the individual components of a Cream album fell to pieces and reconstructed themselves in a jagged, unpredictable manner. Incredibly experimental for the 80s, and feels so immediate and modern as a result – not every piece works or justifies its runtime, but the LP as a whole is incredibly textural and exciting. A shame the band dissolved so early into its run, would have loved to hear more from this outfit. Incredible add, thank you for bringing this to everyone’s attention and highlighting what the list should be about.

May 31 2026 Author

Experimental rock, post-punk. No me ha gustado... Un 2.

Jun 02 2026 Author

Rating: 5/10