In July 1980 Cabaret Voltaire, initially composed of Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk, and Chris Watson, released their second studio album ‘The Voice Of America’ following their 1979 ‘Mix-Up’ LP. Influenced by the dada movement, which is where they got their name, Cabaret Voltaire once again displays their craftsmanship of magnetic tape manipulations and how noisy, abrasive, and unpleasant an album can be. Many consider them as one of those bands who invented the industrial aesthetic. Sonically, although somewhat similar, it doesn't pack the same punch as the all-out assaults on 'Mix-Up', but there's this persistent creepy atmosphere.
Nevertheless The Voice Of America was an interesting progression from 'Mix-Up' and a precursor to what came later.
'Voice Of America' was reissued by the Grey Area of Mute Records on Vinyl, CD and Cassette in 1990. In 2002 the album was re-mastered and re-released by Mute.
The Voice Of America - LP/CD ROUGH 11
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A1 |
The Voice Of America / Damage Is Done |
6:29 |
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A2 |
Partially Submerged |
3:45 |
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A3 |
Kneel To The Boss |
3:57 |
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A4 |
Premonition |
5:06 |
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B1 |
This Is Entertainment |
6:00 |
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B2 |
If The Shadows Could March? (1974) |
0:55 |
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B3 |
Stay Out Of It |
2:39 |
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B4 |
Obsession |
5:06 |
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B5 |
News From Nowhere |
2:23 |
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B6 |
Messages Received |
3:15 |
