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Hack Hack
7+ albums
post-punkGothic Rockroot gothPost punkpostpunk
about
Hack Hack was an english goth rock band. They released one mini-LP, "Despite Amputations" on Shout label in 1983. It was produced by Headhunters drummer NG, who also played drums on that record. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
why this is interesting
This 1983 release stands out as a curious artifact of post-punk's experimental phase, capturing a moment when goth rock was still finding its boundaries. The collaboration between the band and session drummer NG—best known for his work with jazz fusion's Headhunters—creates an unexpected sonic tension: gothic sensibilities meet percussive precision and rhythmic sophistication rarely heard in the genre. The production choices suggest genuine uncertainty about what these songs could become, which paradoxically gives them distinctive character. For listeners interested in how different musical traditions collided during the early '80s, or in understanding goth rock's overlooked fringes, this brief but deliberate record rewards close attention.
