Anthems
Laibach · 2004
155 min · 31 tracks · post-punk · techno · industrial music
A provocative blend of industrial beats and reimagined pop classics, creating an unsettling yet captivating sonic experience.
Why this album works
'Anthems' is notable for its audacious reinterpretations of popular songs like 'Final Countdown' and 'Sympathy for the Devil,' showcasing Laibach's unique ability to challenge cultural norms. The album received attention for its provocative themes and was part of their ongoing exploration of totalitarianism and identity, influencing artists within the industrial and electronic music scenes.
- Best for
- provocative reinterpretations of classics dynamic journey with variations wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- In 2004, Laibach released 'Anthems' as their ninth studio album, following the significant critical acclaim of 'WAT' in 2003. This album marked a continued evolution in their sound, integrating more electronic elements while maintaining their trademark theatricality. With a career spanning over two decades, they were solidifying their position as pioneers in avant-garde and industrial music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Puffy AmiYumi· Kate Bush· Mylène Farmer· Roxette· Christina Aguilera· ABBA· David Bowie· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Das Spiel ist aus (remix) 3:17
- 2 Tanz mit Laibach 4:17
- 3 Final Countdown Standout 5:39
- 4 Alle gegen alle 3:52
- 5 Wirtschaft ist tot 3:45
- 6 God Is God Standout 3:42
- 7 In the Army Now 4:31
- 8 Get Back 4:22
- 9 Sympathy for the Devil Standout 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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