"International Language" is a studio album by English band Cabaret Voltaire. Released on October 2, 1993, this experimental electronic album signaled a pivotal shift in the band's sound and artistic direction. Traditionally known for their unique blend of industrial music and post-punk, Cabaret Voltaire, for the first time, decisively leaned towards electronica, ambient, and house music with this album.
The group that initially comprised of Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk, and Chris Watson, forged ahead in the '90s with just Kirk at the helm. "International Language" is one of the projects undertaken by Kirk as a solo member, marking a significant departure from the band's earlier work.
The album opens with the track 'Everything Is True' followed by iconic tracks like 'Radical Chic' and 'Taxi Mutant.' The whole album explores a rich, layered soundscape featuring syncopated beats, modulated vocals, and dreamy, abstract synthesizer Sounds. Opinions about the album are generally mixed, with some lauding the band's evolution into new genres and others missing their darker industrial sound. Regardless of the divergence in opinions, "International Language" remains an integral part of Cabaret Voltaire's discography, demonstrating their fervor to push musical boundaries.
