Top tracks — play these first
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Vier Personen Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Nova Akropola — This track exemplifies Laibach's theatricality, combining electronic elements with a long, hypnotic structure that reflects their critique of political ideologies.
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Vade Retro Satanas — The song features aggressive rhythms and dark, chanting vocals that epitomize the band's unique fusion of industrial sounds and provocative lyrical content.
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Der Staat — With its intense percussion and layered vocals, this track serves as a scathing commentary on state power, embodying the album's overarching theme of authority versus individualism.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Neu Konservatiw combines industrial beats with haunting melodies, showcasing Laibach's unique sound and thematic boldness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving industrial beat in 'Vier Personen', setting a stark tone that persists throughout.
- The use of dissonant melodies and abrupt tempo changes in tracks like 'Vade Retro Satanas' emphasizes the provocative themes.
- The final track, 'Der Staat', concludes with an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- gradual build to intense climax
- theatrical soundscapes evoke unease
- political themes provoke deep thought
- immersive listening for focused moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tunes
- dislike lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Laibach's reputation with bold themes in industrial music.
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Neu Konservatiw was Laibach's second album, following their debut, which established them as pioneers of the industrial and avant-garde music scenes. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the Yugoslav industrial landscape, utilizing politically charged themes to confront authoritarianism and nationalism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Skinny Puppy· Kraftwerk
Tracklist
- 1 Vier Personen Start here 5:37
- 2 Nova Akropola 13:12
- 3 Vade Retro Satanas 4:47
- 4 Die Liebe 5:20
- 5 Du der du herausforderst 4:11
- 6 Der Staat 10:19
If this landed
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Too Dark Park
Skinny Puppy
Utilizes dark electronic textures and political commentary, creating a haunting sonic landscape.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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