English experimental trio formed by Charles Hayward, Charles Bullen and Gareth Williams. Debut album 'This Heat' released in 1979; 'Deceit' released in 1981. The group blended post-punk, free-jazz, loops and studio experimentation to influence post-rock and industrial strands.

Members and roles as noted in reviews: Charles Hayward (percussion, keyboards, voice), Charles Bullen (guitar, viola), Gareth Williams (keyboards, bass, guitar). Debut album released 1979; Deceit released 1981.

Reviews consistently praise This Heat as a groundbreaking English trio blending post-punk, free-jazz and experimental techniques. Their self-titled debut (1979) and Deceit (1981) are singled out as major achievements. Critics highlight loops, overdubs, and a Dadaist/avant-garde approach that anticipated later post-rock and industrial sounds.

For:Listeners of experimental/post-punk music, fans of krautrock, avant-garde and post-rock.

 This Heat corresponds to pure pictorial Dadaism.

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 One of the most original and captivating albums - despite being little known - of the contemporary British scene came to light in 1979, a year in which the dazzling and ephemeral spark of punk had already shot its most significant sparks, giving rise to the many fires of the post-punk empire.

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 In the history of rock, there aren’t many artists who can adorn their music with the title of "undefinable."

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 This Heat, or how to achieve perfection through the union of opposites.

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