Pro Patria cover

Pro Patria

Signal Aout 42 · 1989

53 min · 12 tracks · electronic music

A blend of synth-driven melodies and rhythmic experimentation that captures the essence of late '80s electronic music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Over the Sea — This opening track sets a vibrant tone with its melodic hooks and engaging rhythms, establishing the thematic exploration of the album.
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    Suybmarine Dance — Combining playful energy with intricate instrumentation, this track exemplifies the group's ability to fuse dance elements with electronic innovation.
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    Pro Patria — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of identity and belonging, featuring anthemic choruses that resonate with listeners.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • synth-driven melodic explorations
  • playful rhythmic experimentation
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • late-night reflective listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • want straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Pro Patria was Signal Aout 42's second album, following their debut in 1986. By this point, the band had developed a distinctive sound characterized by layered synthesizers and danceable beats, establishing themselves within the Belgian electronic scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Front 242· Nitzer Ebb· D.A.F.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Over the Sea 2:33
  • 2 Suybmarine Dance 3:50
  • 3 You Are 4:46
  • 4 Carnaval 5:15
  • 5 Instr. Robert 3:40
  • 6 Right Thing 3:59
  • 7 Pro Patria 4:33
  • 8 Voise of Hell 4:57
  • 9 Secret Garden 4:22
  • 10 Autopsy 5:20
  • 11 Why Not 5:42
  • 12 Pleasure and Crime 4:50

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