"Body and Soul" is the tenth studio album by the English electronic music group Cabaret Voltaire, released in 1991. The album represents a departure from the band's earlier industrial and experimental sound, incorporating elements of techno, house, and ambient music.
"Body and Soul" features a more polished and dance-oriented sound, with tracks like "Sensoria" and "White Car" incorporating hypnotic rhythms, pulsating basslines, and electronic textures. The album also explores darker and more atmospheric territory, with songs like "Warm" and "I Want You" incorporating eerie synthesizers and haunting vocals.
Lyrically, "Body and Soul" addresses themes of technology, consumerism, and alienation, reflecting the band's fascination with the impact of modern society on the individual. The album's title track, "Body and Soul," serves as a manifesto of sorts, with its repetitive mantra-like lyrics and driving beat.
"Body and Soul" received positive reviews from critics upon its release, with many praising its innovative blend of electronic genres and its hypnotic, immersive atmosphere. While not as commercially successful as some of Cabaret Voltaire's earlier work, the album remains a favorite among fans of electronic music and is regarded as a classic of the genre.
