Sutcliffe Jügend

Sutcliffe Jügend, a formidable entity in the realm of power electronics and noise music, was formed in the early 1980s in the United Kingdom. Taking its controversial name from a portmanteau of Stuart Sutcliffe, the original bassist for the Beatles, and the Hitler Youth ('Hitler-Jugend' in German), the group built a provocative and abrasive reputation. Initially a side project of Kevin Tomkins and Paul Taylor, both once members of the pioneering power electronics band Whitehouse, Sutcliffe Jügend carved its own distinct path with a relentless exploration of extremities in sound and content, often delving into dark and challenging themes.

Over the years, Sutcliffe Jügend continued to evolve its sound, maintaining a prolific output that garnered attention and acclaim within the post-industrial music community. Their more recent releases, such as "Offal" (2016), an auditory confrontation with themes of decay and mortality, and "Blue Rabbit" (2018), which offered a complex and disquieting soundscape, solidified their standing as relentless innovators. Other significant works include "Pigdaddy" (2008) and "With Extreme Prejudice" (2011), both of which showcase the duo's capacity for sonic brutality and psychological intensity. While "We Spit On Their Graves" is actually one of their earliest and most influential works, having been released initially as a ten cassette box-set in 1982 and later reissued, it demonstrates the longevity and endurance of their confrontational artistry. Despite announcing their disbandment in 2019, Sutcliffe Jügend leaves behind a legacy of extreme music that continues to echo through the genre's aesthetics and ethos.

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Offal
Ep - 4 Tracks - Released May 9, 2016
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  1. May 9, 2016
  2. March 6, 2012
  3. February 27
  4. December 1, 2011
  5. December 1, 2008
  6. December 1, 1997
  1. March 5, 2012