The Crackdown marks a pivotal moment in Cabaret Voltaire’s evolution, capturing their shift from raw industrial experimentation toward a more streamlined, electronic pop edge. Released in 1983 on Virgin, this album showcases the band’s signature blend of dense sequencer rhythms and atmospheric textures, all underscored by a bold, innovative approach that defined a new direction in electronic music.
This edition of The Crackdown stands out for its inclusion of a bonus 12" EP featuring four tracks inspired by the "Doublevision" video project, making it a notable release for fans and collectors alike. Packaged with an illustrated inner sleeve containing credits and release details, it offers a unique window into the creative period that helped solidify Cabaret Voltaire’s enduring influence in the genre.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Virgin
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 08/00/1983
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TRACKS
LP-A1. 24-24
LP-A2. In The Shadows
LP-A3. Talking Time
LP-A4. Animation
LP-B1. Over And Over
LP-B2. Just Fascination
LP-B3. Why Kill Time (When You Can Kill Yourself)
LP-B4. Haiti
LP-B5. Crackdown
12"-A1. Diskono
12"-A2. Doublevision
12"-B1. Moscow
12"-B2. Badge Of Evil
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