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Mix-Up

Cabaret Voltaire · 1979

43 min · 9 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop

A hypnotic blend of experimental beats and industrial textures, inviting listeners into a disorienting auditory landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • hypnotic, immersive listening experience
  • disorienting auditory landscapes
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 23, 1979, 'Mix-Up' marked Cabaret Voltaire's transition from their earlier Dada-influenced works to a more structured electronic sound. This album followed their debut 'Nag Nag Nag,' showcasing their growing experimentation with synthesizers and dance rhythms as they began to carve out a distinct identity in the post-punk scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Throbbing Gristle· Front 242· Skinny Puppy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Kirlian Photograph 5:52
  • 2 No Escape 3:40
  • 3 Fourth Shot 4:03
  • 4 Heaven and Hell 5:57
  • 5 Eyeless Sight (live) 3:15
  • 6 Photophobia 5:56
  • 7 On Every Other Street 4:02
  • 8 Expect Nothing 6:10
  • 9 Capsules 4:06

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