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The group was formed in New Cross, south-east London in late 1981. All unemployed, and with listening tastes ranging from soul to classical music, they searched out whatever they could find to make music with, and for the most part this consisted of scrap metal salvaged from waste ground and derelict factories. The reason had as much to do with lack of money as it had to do with a dislike for conventional rock instruments. Originally, they used bass guitars and other conventional instruments, but these were fairly rapidly dropped as they obtained more industrial percussion, and found that these created a stronger and more consistent sound. They also, probably later on, gained the rights for some of their music and can been seen listed as copyright holders on some re-issues. Some examples can be seen on the Test Dept. page.

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Faces Of Freedom (Headfuck) Virus Mix

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Speak Truth To Power

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Disturbance

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Disturbance Disordered

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White Label

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Faces Of Freedom (Headfuck) NOzone Mix

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Faces Of Freedom (HeadFuck) - NOzone Mix

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Tested Product

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Test Dept Reconstructions

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Faces Of Freedom (Toxic Brand)

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Total State Machine

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Archive 001

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Paul Jamrozy's Exclusive Mix For Industrial Soundtrack For The Urban Decay

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Tactics For Evolution

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Totality 1 & 2: The Mixes

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The Enigma Of Doctor Dee / Vena Cava

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Totality 2 - Genius Remixes

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Totality

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Totality 1

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Legacy (1990 - 1993)

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Bang On It!

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Atonal & Hamburg "Live"

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Pax Britannica

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New World Order

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Proven In Action

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Materia Prima

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Pax Americana

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Gododdin

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Terra Firma

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Gododdin

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Natura Victus

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Europe

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A Good Night Out

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Victory

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European Network 1-9-8-5

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The Unacceptable Face Of Freedom

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The Faces Of Freedom 1 2 & 3

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Shoulder To Shoulder

South Wales Striking Miners Choir / Test Dept.

Live At The Ritz - New York July 1984

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Beating The Retreat