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2x45

by Cabaret Voltaire

Released: May 23, 1982

Post-punk, avant-funk, industrial

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

"2x45" is the fifth studio album by the English electronic band Cabaret Voltaire, released in 1982. Featuring tracks like "Yashar," "Sluggin' Fer Jesus," and "Seconds Too Late," "2x45" exemplifies Cabaret Voltaire's experimental approach to music-making. The album is a collection of singles and EPs released by the band between 1980 and 1982, showcasing their innovative blend of electronic music, post-punk, and industrial sounds.

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The album's dark, atmospheric soundscapes, pulsating rhythms, and…

The album's dark, atmospheric soundscapes, pulsating rhythms, and distorted vocals reflect the band's fascination with technology, urban decay, and social commentary.

The album helped solidify the band's reputation as…

The album helped solidify the band's reputation as pioneers of electronic music and established them as key figures in the post-punk and industrial music scenes of the early 1980s.

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Essential Tracks

Yashar

Featuring tracks like "Yashar," "Sluggin' Fer Jesus," and "Seconds Too Late," "2x45" exemplifies Cabaret Voltaire's experimental approach to music-making.

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Reception

Despite not achieving mainstream commercial success, "2x45" remains a cult favorite among fans of electronic and experimental music, showcasing Cabaret Voltaire's enduring influence on the alternative music landscape. "2x45" received critical acclaim upon its release, with many praising Cabaret Voltaire for their groundbreaking sound and provocative lyrics.

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The Complete Album Story

"2x45" is the fifth studio album by the English electronic band Cabaret Voltaire, released in 1982. The album is a collection of singles and EPs released by the band between 1980 and 1982, showcasing their innovative blend of electronic music, post-punk, and industrial sounds.

Featuring tracks like "Yashar," "Sluggin' Fer Jesus," and "Seconds Too Late," "2x45" exemplifies Cabaret Voltaire's experimental approach to music-making. The album's dark, atmospheric soundscapes, pulsating rhythms, and distorted vocals reflect the band's fascination with technology, urban decay, and social commentary.

"2x45" received critical acclaim upon its release, with many praising Cabaret Voltaire for their groundbreaking sound and provocative lyrics. The album helped solidify the band's reputation as pioneers of electronic music and established them as key figures in the post-punk and industrial music scenes of the early 1980s.