Top tracks — play these first
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Decade Null Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Hymn to the Black Sun — This track embodies Laibach's theatrical style, merging military rhythms with choral arrangements that evoke both reverence and critique of power structures.
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Wirtschaft ist tot — In this song, the band delivers a stark and impactful message about economic despair, using stark contrasts in sound to reflect on societal collapse.
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Young Europa, Parts 1–10 — Spanning over six minutes, this track showcases Laibach's experimental approach, blending electronic beats with layered vocals that explore themes of European identity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of concepts
- haunting melodies with industrial beats
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- thought-provoking themes and atmospheres
- immersive experience for deep listeners
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Explores significant themes and showcases Laibach's artistic ambition post-Opus Dei.
- Career context
- Released in 1992, Kapital marked Laibach's return after a period of international touring that shaped their global identity. It followed the band's previous album, Opus Dei, which had solidified their reputation for provocative art and music. By this point, they were at the forefront of the industrial music scene, using their platform to challenge social and political norms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Skinny Puppy· Kraftwerk
Tracklist
- 1 Decade Null Start here 2:55
- 2 Everlasting in Union 4:09
- 3 Illumination 3:58
- 4 Le Privilege des Morts 5:34
- 5 Codex Durex 3:04
- 6 Hymn to the Black Sun 5:31
- 7 Young Europa, Parts 1–10 6:22
- 8 The Hunter's Funeral Procession (From the "Wunderhorn" Trilogy) 5:33
- 9 White Law 4:23
- 10 Wirtschaft ist tot 7:12
- 11 Torso 4:15
- 12 Entartete Welt (The Discovery of the North Pole) 8:23
- 13 Kinderreich (English version) 4:08
- 14 Sponsored by Mars 5:37
- 15 Regime of Coincidence, State of Gravity 7:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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