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| | Description: | Cabaret Voltaireâ??s â??The Crackdownâ??, as originally remastered in 2013, now reissued on Grey vinyl. Initially released in 1983, â??The Crackdownâ?? was the bandâ??s fourth album, and first after the exit of founding member Chris Watson. The album fuses their earlier experimental records with the electronic dance-funk sound that would become more prominent within their subsequent releases and includes the magnificent haunting single â??Just Fascinationâ??. The significance of â??The Crackdownâ?? has grown over the decades, also enlisted in NMEâ??s best albums of 1983. - Released in gatefold card sleeve. Includes an 8-page booklet.
50999 9 93823 2 2 and MUT 69579 are cat# for the US market. They can be found on a removable sticker that is affixed over the international UPC.
Originally released on LP and cassette in 1983.
Tracks 10?13 originally appeared on a bonus 12-inch record that was included in the initial copies of the LP edition.
Recorded and mixed at Trident Studios, December 1982.
Originally mastered at Porky's Mastering.
Remastered at Skye Mastering.
All tracks copyright control.
? &© 2013 Intone under exclusive license to Mute Artists Limited.
Made in the EU. Printed in the EU."The Crackdown" on CD is a seminal album by Cabaret Voltaire, presented here in a high-quality edition by Mute. Originally emerging from the industrial and post-punk underground, this work captures the band at a pivotal moment where abrasive electronic experimentation begins to merge with more structured, rhythmic song forms. Metallic synth textures, manipulated voices and hypnotic beats create a tense, nocturnal atmosphere that still sounds remarkably contemporary, making this CD an essential document of early avant-electronic innovation.
The sonic world of "The Crackdown" is built on driving drum patterns, icy sequencers and fragmented samples that reflect urban decay, media overload and political unease. Tracks shift between dance-floor-oriented grooves and shadowy, slow-burning pieces, always with a sense of controlled chaos. The album's careful production gives each sound a physical presence, rewarding attentive listening on headphones as much as loud playback on speakers.
Cabaret Voltaire are pioneers of industrial and electronic music, formed in Sheffield, UK. Known for their experimental use of tape manipulation, found sounds and early drum machines, they helped shape the sound of post-punk and laid important groundwork for later genres such as EBM, techno and electronic body music. Over the years, the band has been associated with influential labels and has maintained a reputation for pushing boundaries and challenging conventional song structures, influencing countless artists across electronic and alternative music scenes.
Mute, the label behind this CD edition, is one of the most respected independent music companies in the world. Founded with a strong focus on innovative and often experimental artists, Mute has built a catalog that spans electronic, alternative and avant-garde sounds, while always emphasizing artistic freedom and long-term development. Releases on Mute are known for their high production standards, distinctive artwork and carefully curated reissues, making this version of "The Crackdown" a reliable and collectible choice for fans of groundbreaking electronic music. | | | No. of tracks: |
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