Deceit

This Heat

1981

3.75

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

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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