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39 Clocks
39 Clocks is an early 1980s experimental noise and industrial music project known for harsh, abrasive soundscapes and DIY underground aesthetics.
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39 Clocks is an experimental noise and industrial music project that emerged from the underground music scene in the early 1980s. The project is characterized by harsh, abrasive soundscapes and experimental approaches to composition, working within the broader context of industrial and noise music that defined much of the alternative underground during this era. Their discography includes the albums DNS / Twisted & Shouts (1980) and Pain It Dark (1981), both released during the formative period of industrial music's expansion. The group revisited and reissued material with Pain in Dark (1988) on the What's So Funny About label, suggesting an enduring presence within experimental music circles across the decade. 39 Clocks also maintained a connection to the music press and underground community culture through publications such as 39 Back Pages of 39 Clocks magazine, reflecting the DIY ethos characteristic of noise and experimental music communities. While detailed documentation of their specific influence remains limited, their work represents an important part of the early 1980s industrial and experimental noise landscape.
