The Voice of America (album)

The Voice of America is the third studio album by English band Cabaret Voltaire. It was released in July 1980, through record label Rough Trade.

The Voice of America
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 1980
RecordedMarch–April 1980
StudioWestern Works, Sheffield, England
GenreIndustrial, experimental, post-punk
LabelRough Trade
ProducerCabaret Voltaire
Cabaret Voltaire chronology
Three Mantras
(1980)
The Voice of America
(1980)
Red Mecca
(1981)

Track listing

All tracks are written by Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder, Chris Watson.

Side A
No.TitleLength
1."The Voice of America/Damage Is Done"6:16
2."Partially Submerged"3:45
3."Kneel to the Boss"3:52
4."Premonition"5:03
Side B
No.TitleLength
1."This Is Entertainment"5:51
2."If the Shadows Could March? (1974)"0:55
3."Stay Out of It"2:38
4."Obsession"5:06
5."News From Nowhere"2:21
6."Messages Received"3:16

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Trouser Press described the album as "an uneven work".[2] AllMusic called it "Not as spectacular as what would follow", but not without its own set of thrills."[1]

Samples

"Stay Out Of It" samples three phrases from the Outer Limits episode "Demon with a Glass Hand": "the third part of your brain... you know where it is?", "don't kill me, please... please..." and "the hand... tell me what to do".

The opening of the album is taken from newsreel footage of policemen being given instructions how to cope with Beatle fans before a Beatles concert in 1966.

Personnel

Cabaret Voltaire
Technical

References

  1. Kellman, Andy. "The Voice of America – Cabaret Voltaire : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
  2. Grant, Stephen; Sheridan, David. "trouserpress.com :: Cabaret Voltaire". trouserpress.com. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
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