Red Mecca

Cabaret Voltaire

Red Mecca

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. A Touch of Evil 3:11 2. Sly Doubt 4:59 3. Landslide 2:08 4. A Thousand Ways 10:35 5. Red Mask 6:54 6. Split Second Feeling 3:47 7. Black Mask 3:19 8. Spread the Virus Meaning 3:40 9. A Touch of Evil (reprise) 1:33
Released in 1981, 'Red Mecca' is a pivotal album by the British electronic band Cabaret Voltaire, showcasing their innovative blend of industrial music, electronic experimentation, and post-punk influences. The album is noted for its use of tape loops, found sounds, and a collage of samples, reflecting the band's avant-garde approach. 'Red Mecca' is often regarded as a significant work in the development of electronic music and has influenced numerous artists across various genres. Its experimental nature and socio-political commentary resonate with the underground music scene of the early 1980s, solidifying Cabaret Voltaire's status as pioneers in the genre.