Opus Dei
Laibach · 1987
59 min · 12 tracks · post-punk · techno · industrial music
A provocative blend of industrial sounds and militaristic rhythms, reflecting a dystopian vision of modernity.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in March 1987, 'Opus Dei' marked Laibach's third studio album and solidified their identity within the avant-garde and industrial music scenes. This period followed their notable debut, 'Laibach,' and demonstrated an evolving complexity in their sound and thematic content, particularly addressing nationalism and totalitarianism.
- If you like
- post-punk, techno, industrial music
Opus Dei is an album by Laibach, released in 1987. A provocative blend of industrial sounds and militaristic rhythms, reflecting a dystopian vision of modernity. 'Opus Dei' has been influential in the industrial music genre, noted for its controversial themes that critique authoritarian ideologies. The album gained significant attention for its bold statements on nationalism, leading to performances that often stirred debate about the intersection of art and politics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Opus Dei sound like?
A provocative blend of industrial sounds and militaristic rhythms, reflecting a dystopian vision of modernity. Rooted in post-punk and techno.
What makes Opus Dei by Laibach notable?
'Opus Dei' has been influential in the industrial music genre, noted for its controversial themes that critique authoritarian ideologies. The album gained significant attention for its bold statements on nationalism, leading to performances that often stirred debate about the intersection of art and politics. Released in March 1987, 'Opus Dei' marked Laibach's third studio album and solidified their identity within the avant-garde and industrial music scenes. This period followed their notable debut, 'Laibach,' and demonstrated an evolving complexity in their sound and thematic content, particularly addressing nationalism and totalitarianism.
Who is Opus Dei for?
Opus Dei works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Opus Dei?
Opus Dei has 12 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leben heißt Leben Standout 5:29
- 2 Geburt einer Nation Standout 4:22
- 3 Leben-Tod 3:58
- 4 F.I.A.T. 5:13
- 5 Opus Dei Standout 5:04
- 6 Trans-national 4:28
- 7 How the West Was Won 4:26
- 8 The Great Seal 4:16
- 9 Herz-felde 4:46
- 10 Jägerspiel 7:23
- 11 Koža (Skin) 3:51
- 12 Krst (Baptism) 5:39
Release Date
March 23, 1987
Artist Origin
Slovenia
Runtime
59 min 2 sec
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