Cabaret Voltaire
the covenant, the sword, and the arm of the lord
Mute
originally released in 1985 the stripped-down power of 'micro-phonies' gets disguised here by elements from synth-pop & even hip-hop.
‘i want you,’ with an amusing vocal hook provided from a favorite cabs vocal source, a tv/radio preacher, has enough breathy energy & attractiveness to stand out strongly. many other tracks betray the titular fascination with america, god & guns the cabs exorcise here, such as the introductory samples to ‘hells home’ & ‘the arm of the lord’ itself. mallinder gets in some sharp, rumbling bass work, & his understated but clear vocal approach still serves him well, while kirk packs in fine electronic touches throughout.
- L21ST
- I Want You
- Hells Home
- Kickback
- The Arm Of The Lord
- Warm
- Golden Halos
- Motion Rotation
- Whip Blow
- The Web