Top tracks — play these first
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Das Spiel ist aus (remix) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Final Countdown — Laibach transforms this classic rock anthem into a haunting march that challenges the original's celebratory tone, reflecting on themes of inevitability and fate.
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God Is God — This track exemplifies Laibach's ability to blend religious themes with electronic body music, creating a powerful commentary on belief systems and authority.
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Tanz mit Laibach — A standout original composition, it encapsulates the band's playful yet menacing tone while inviting listeners to engage with their provocative message through dance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- provocative reinterpretations of classics
- dynamic journey with variations
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- captivating beats for movement
- immersive listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, standalone tracks
- prefer light-hearted, upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Blends industrial sound with pop, showcasing a departure from earlier styles.
- Career context
- In 2004, Laibach was already an established force in avant-garde music, having formed in 1980. 'Anthems' marked their return after a six-year hiatus since their previous album 'Neuro-Beat,' showcasing their continued evolution in sound and thematic exploration by reinterpreting popular songs with their signature militaristic flair.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Skinny Puppy· Kraftwerk
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Das Spiel ist aus (remix) Start here 3:17
- 2 Tanz mit Laibach 4:17
- 3 Final Countdown 5:39
- 4 Alle gegen alle 3:52
- 5 Wirtschaft ist tot 3:45
- 6 God Is God 3:42
- 7 In the Army Now 4:31
- 8 Get Back 4:22
- 9 Sympathy for the Devil 5:43
- 10 Leben heißt Leben 5:26
- 11 Geburt einer Nation 4:21
- 12 Opus Dei 5:01
- 13 Die Liebe (edit) 3:52
- 14 Panorama 4:52
- 15 Država 4:19
- 16 Brat moj 6:02
- 17 Mama Leone 4:51
Disc 2
- 1 Das Spiel ist aus (Ouroborots mix) 4:05
- 2 Liewerk - 3. Oktober (Kraftbach mix) 4:21
- 3 Wir tanzen Ado Hynkel (Zeta Reticula mix) 5:39
- 4 Final Countdown (Beyond the Infinite Juno Reactor mix) 7:37
- 5 God Is God (Optical vocal mix) 5:44
- 6 War (Ultraviolence Meets Hitman mix) 6:19
- 7 God Is God (Diabolig mix) 3:36
- 8 Final Countdown (Mark Stent alternate mix) 5:48
- 9 Wirtschaft ist tot (Late Night mix) 5:22
- 10 Jesus Christ Superstar (Random Logic mix) 6:22
- 11 Wirtschaft (R. Hawtin Hardcore Noise mix) 5:18
- 12 Brat moj (Random Logic mix) 5:09
- 13 Smrt za smrt (Octex mix) 7:02
- 14 WAT (iTurk mix) 5:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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