The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord
Cabaret Voltaire · 1985
61 min · 12 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
A haunting blend of industrial rhythms and experimental textures, evoking dystopian landscapes and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- haunting soundscapes for immersion
- dystopian atmosphere for contemplation
- dynamic progression through tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord' was released in November 1985, Cabaret Voltaire had already established themselves as pioneers of industrial music. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'Micro-Phonies' (1984), showcasing a deeper exploration into acid house and ambient influences while maintaining their experimental roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Front 242· Skinny Puppy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 L21ST 5:33
- 2 I Want You 4:40
- 3 Hells Home 5:08
- 4 Kickback 5:35
- 5 The Arm of the Lord 1:42
- 6 Warm 3:20
- 7 Golden Halos 5:10
- 8 Motion Rotation 4:01
- 9 Whip Blow 4:56
- 10 The Web 4:47
- 11 Sleepwalking 8:24
- 12 Big Funk 8:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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