Thirst is the second studio album by English post-punk band Clock DVA. It was released on 24 January 1981, through record label Fetish. Soon after the album's release, this incarnation of the band would split up, with several members going on to form The Box with singer Peter Hope.
Background Thirst is one of the group's more experimental efforts, showcasing a mix of post-punk, jazz, musique concrète and avant-garde industrial experimentation.
Track listing
Release
Thirst topped the NME Indie Charts upon its release.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1981) Peakposition UK Indie Chart7
+ Chart (2026) Peakposition Croatian International Albums (HDU) 37
Personnel Adapted from the Thirst liner notes.
Clock DVA Adi Newton – vocals, clarinet, tape, production Turner (Steven James Turner) – bass guitar Roger Quail – drums Paul Widger – guitar Charlie Collins – saxophone, flute
Production and additional personnel Ken Thomas – engineering, production Jonz – mastering Genesis P-Orridge – album liner notes Neville Brody – sleeve design
Release history Region Date Label Format Catalog United Kingdom 1981 Fetish LP FR2002 Italy 1992 Contempo CD, CS CONTE 192
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