"Micro-Phonies" is the sixth studio album by English band Cabaret Voltaire. It was released in November 1985, under the record label, Some Bizzare Records. This album marked a shift from the band's previous experimental music-style, moving towards a more conventional style, with structure and dance-oriented rhythms. This change was influenced by new technology and techniques in electronic music production.
The band members for this album were Stephen Mallinder and Richard H. Kirk. Mallinder offered his vocals, bass, and keyboards, while Kirk was behind the synthesizers, tapes, and sequencers. "Micro-Phonies" had a significant impact on the electronic music scene and helped establish a path for the future of the genre.
The album's most successful and popular single is "Sensoria," which played an instrumental part in propelling 'Micro-Phonies' into a wider audience market. Other notable tracks from the album include "James Brown" and "Do Right." These songs, along with the album as a whole, exhibit a blend of synth-pop, industrial, and dance elements.
Despite initial mixed reviews, "Micro-Phonies" has gained more acclaim and recognition over time. Its exploration of the then-nascent genre of techno made it a milestone in the history of electronic music. The album is viewed as innovative and influential, particularly due to its fusion of a wide array of music styles.
