Belief
Nitzer Ebb · 1989
52 min · 12 tracks · techno
A relentless exploration of industrial rhythms and provocative lyrics that embodies the raw energy of late '80s electronic body music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Control I’m Here — This track features driving beats and commanding vocals that encapsulate the band's aggressive style, making it a defining anthem for the electronic body music genre.
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Blood Money — The song combines dark themes with pulsating rhythms, showcasing Nitzer Ebb's ability to blend thought-provoking lyrics with danceable tracks.
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Shame — With its haunting melodies and intense vocal delivery, this track highlights the emotional depth present in an otherwise high-energy album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong rhythmic elements and a cohesive sound, solidifying its place in the electronic body music scene.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features driving beats and aggressive synth lines, while the second half introduces more atmospheric elements and varied textures.
- Several tracks incorporate repetitive vocal samples that serve as rhythmic hooks rather than traditional melodies.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks clocking in around four to five minutes, creating a relentless energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- pulsating energy for dancing
- aggressive vocals for empowerment
- late-night club atmosphere
- cathartic release through intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic sounds
- seek laid-back listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Belief was Nitzer Ebb's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, That Total Age. This release solidified their position in the emerging electronic body music scene, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining the aggressive beats and themes characteristic of their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Front 242· Skinny Puppy· Kraftwerk
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hearts and Minds 3:45
- 2 For Fun 3:03
- 3 Control I’m Here 3:52
- 4 Captivate 3:57
- 5 T.W.A. 4:59
- 6 Blood Money 4:29
- 7 Shame 4:02
- 8 Drive 5:08
- 9 Without Belief 4:16
- 10 K.I.A. (PK mix) 4:32
- 11 Control I’m Here (SDI mix) 6:30
- 12 Without Belief (instrumental) 4:07
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