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Red Mecca

Cabaret Voltaire · 1981

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

A gritty amalgamation of industrial noise and hypnotic rhythms that challenges conventional song structure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • hypnotic rhythmic exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Red Mecca' marked Cabaret Voltaire's third studio album and followed their influential work on 'Voice of America'. The album represents a pivotal moment in their evolution, as they embraced a more experimental sound while laying groundwork for the burgeoning electronic and industrial music scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Throbbing Gristle· Front 242· Skinny Puppy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Touch of Evil 3:11
  • 2 Sly Doubt 4:59
  • 3 Landslide 2:08
  • 4 A Thousand Ways 10:35
  • 5 Red Mask 6:54
  • 6 Split Second Feeling 3:47
  • 7 Black Mask 3:19
  • 8 Spread the Virus 3:40
  • 9 A Touch of Evil (reprise) 1:33

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