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Macbeth

Laibach · 1990

32 min · 11 tracks · post-punk · techno · industrial music

An unsettling blend of industrial soundscapes and operatic vocals that reinterprets Shakespeare's tragedy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics with peaks
  • immersive experience of tragedy
  • unsettling soundscapes for focus
  • short tracks for quick sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat or cheerful sounds
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1990, Laibach released 'Macbeth' as their third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Opus Dei'. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, blending theatrical elements with experimental industrial music, showcasing their bold artistic vision during a time when they were gaining international recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Throbbing Gristle· Skinny Puppy· Kraftwerk

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Preludium 1:02
  • 2 Agnus Dei (Acropolis) 4:33
  • 3 Wutach Schlucht 4:27
  • 4 Die Zeit 1:14
  • 5 Ohne Geld 3:52
  • 6 U.S.A. 0:50
  • 7 10.5.1941 0:31
  • 8 Expectans Expectavos 5:13
  • 9 Coincidentia Oppositorum 4:21
  • 10 Wolf 1:03
  • 11 Agnus Dei (Exil und Tod) 4:54

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