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They Must Be Russians
Obscure early 1980s experimental noise and industrial music project with three DIY releases between 1980-1983.
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They Must Be Russians is an obscure experimental music project from the early 1980s, active during a formative period for industrial and noise music. The group's catalog, consisting of three releases between 1980 and 1983, reflects the DIY ethos characteristic of underground experimental music scenes of that era. Their initial release, Don't Try To Cure Yourself (1980), was followed by a self-released cassette in 1981 bearing the group's name, and a subsequent LP in 1983. The project's output suggests an engagement with the harsh, unpolished sonic textures prevalent in post-industrial and noise music communities. While specific details regarding the group's lineup, geographic origin, and aesthetic intentions remain limited in accessible documentation, their independent release strategy and timing situate them within the broader context of cassette culture and underground experimental networks that flourished during the early 1980s. They Must Be Russians represents a documented but largely undocumented chapter in experimental music history.