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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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