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Plasticity

by Cabaret Voltaire

Released: October 12, 1992

IDM, Techno, Electro, Ambient

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The Album

"Plasticity" is the 13th studio album, released on 1992, marks a notable re-emergence for Kirk and Mallinder, showcasing a more original sound after their 1990 house album. While it reflects a shift from their previous work, it still incorporates elements from their past, even re-sampling a passage from over a decade earlier on "Soul Vine [70 Billion People]." Tracks like "Deep Time" and "Inside the Electronic Revolution" highlight their innovative approach, positioning them as continuing visionaries within the evolving fringe of techno not solely aimed at the dancefloor. The album features abstract electro-inspired ambient-techno with extended voice-over samples.

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Deep Time

While it reflects a shift from their previous work, it still incorporates elements from their past, even re-sampling a passage from over a decade earlier on "Soul Vine [70 Billion People]." Tracks like "Deep Time" and "Inside the Electronic Revolution" highlight their innovative approach, positioning them as continuing visionaries within the evolving fringe of techno not solely aimed at the dancefloor.

Inside the Electronic Revolution

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"Plasticity" is the 13th studio album, released on 1992, marks a notable re-emergence for Kirk and Mallinder, showcasing a more original sound after their 1990 house album. The album features abstract electro-inspired ambient-techno with extended voice-over samples. While it reflects a shift from their previous work, it still incorporates elements from their past, even re-sampling a passage from over a decade earlier on "Soul Vine [70 Billion People]." Tracks like "Deep Time" and "Inside the Electronic Revolution" highlight their innovative approach, positioning them as continuing visionaries within the evolving fringe of techno not solely aimed at the dancefloor.