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Showtime

Nitzer Ebb · 1990

36 min · 9 tracks · techno ยท electronic body music

Driving beats and industrial synths create an urgent atmosphere that propels the dancefloor into a euphoric frenzy.

Showtime is an album by Nitzer Ebb, released in 1990. Driving beats and industrial synths create an urgent atmosphere that propels the dancefloor into a euphoric frenzy. 'Showtime' helped reinforce Nitzer Ebb's status as pioneers of EBM during the late 80s and early 90s, charting in several countries and influencing subsequent artists in the genre. The album received positive reviews from critics, marking them as a key act in the burgeoning electronic music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Showtime sound like?

Driving beats and industrial synths create an urgent atmosphere that propels the dancefloor into a euphoric frenzy. Rooted in techno and electronic body music.

What makes Showtime by Nitzer Ebb notable?

'Showtime' helped reinforce Nitzer Ebb's status as pioneers of EBM during the late 80s and early 90s, charting in several countries and influencing subsequent artists in the genre. The album received positive reviews from critics, marking them as a key act in the burgeoning electronic music scene. Released in 1990, 'Showtime' was Nitzer Ebb's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Belief' from 1989. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the electronic body music (EBM) scene, blending techno with aggressive lyrical themes and pulsating rhythms.

How many songs are on Showtime?

Showtime has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·36:46

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Getting Closer Standout 4:13
  • 2 Nobody Knows 4:06
  • 3 One Mans Burden 3:51
  • 4 All Over 3:31
  • 5 My Heart 4:08
  • 6 Lightning Man Standout 4:58
  • 7 Rope 3:26
  • 8 Hold On 3:48
  • 9 Fun to Be Had Standout 4:42

Release Date

January 1, 1990

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

36 min 46 sec