That Total Age

Nitzer Ebb

That Total Age

RELEASED: May 11, 1987
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Fitness to Purpose 5:03 2. Violent Playground 3:49 3. Murderous 5:43 4. Smear Body 5:49 5. Join in the Chant 6:05 6. Alarm 3:41 7. Let Your Body Learn 2:48 8. Let Beauty Loose 2:24 9. Into the Large Air 4:13 10. Join in the Chant (Metal mix) 5:17 11. Fitness to Purpose (mix Two) 4:56 12. Murderous (instrumental) 5:03
Historical Archive
That Total Age is the debut studio album by English electronic music group Nitzer Ebb, released in 1987. The album is characterized by its aggressive beats, industrial soundscapes, and the distinctive vocal style of lead singer Douglas McCarthy. It played a significant role in the development of the EBM (Electronic Body Music) genre, influencing a wide array of artists in the electronic and industrial music scenes. The album's themes often revolve around power, control, and the human condition, delivered through a mix of danceable rhythms and dark, brooding lyrics.