Early Worm "Early Worm"

In the summer of 1968, an 18-year-old Genesis P-Orridge
(then Neil Andrew Megson) gathered with friends in a modest attic space to experiment with sound. The result was Early Worm, a collection of recordings that capture the nascent creativity of an artist who would later become a pivotal figure in avant-garde music. These sessions, pressed to a single acetate in 1969, showcase a fearless exploration of noise, improvisation, and tape experiments, reflecting influences from psychedelia, Fluxus, John Cage, and beatnik Bohemia. Early Worm stands as a testament to P-Orridge's early commitment to pushing musical boundaries. The album's raw and unfiltered soundscapes offer listeners a rare glimpse into the foundational moments that would eventually lead to the formation of COUM Transmissions, Throbbing Gristle, and Psychic TV.

01. Joint Effort 00:30
02. Firesong 02:41
03. Mourning To Thee Dusk 03:10
04. Waltz of the Newt 00:25
05. Prelude 00:06
06. Clockword Cloud 00:13
07. Rather Hard to Libel 01:40
08. A Very Short Middle 02:22
09. Balloon 04:52
10. Lament 03:33
11. Breakfast 02:59
12. Thee Early Worm 15:59