"Code" is an influential album by the British music group Cabaret Voltaire, released in 1987. Recognized as one of the pioneering bands in industrial music and electronic dance genre, Cabaret Voltaire had already established quite a reputation in the industry before this release. "Code" further broadened the band's influence in the electronic music scene.
The album differs significantly from the group's earlier works. Progressing from their experimental early albums and commercial mid-period, Cabaret Voltaire moved towards a more house-influenced style with "Code". The trio, composed of Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk, and Chris Watson, had slimmed down to a duo consisting of Kirk and Mallinder by the time this album was released.
The album consists of nine tracks, including some known hits such as "Don't Argue," "Here to Go," and "Thank you America." Each track offers a unique blend of jaunty rhythms and synthesized beats, showcasing Cabaret Voltaire's innovative approach to music.
Despite not charting, "Code" was influential, shaping the path for other bands in the future and pushing Cabaret Voltaire's reputation as a pioneering electronic music producer. Notably, it signified Cabaret Voltaire's transition and contribution to the development of house and techno music, leaving a lasting legacy in the music scene.
