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That Total Age

Nitzer Ebb · 1987

54 min · 12 tracks · techno ยท electronic body music

Pulsating beats and aggressive synth lines create an unrelenting, danceable industrial soundscape.

That Total Age is an album by Nitzer Ebb, released in 1987. Pulsating beats and aggressive synth lines create an unrelenting, danceable industrial soundscape. The album was pivotal in shaping the electronic body music genre, propelling Nitzer Ebb into the spotlight with tracks like 'Join in the Chant' reaching significant chart positions in Europe. Its blend of aggressive rhythms and political themes resonated with audiences, influencing many future artists within the electronic and industrial music movements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does That Total Age sound like?

Pulsating beats and aggressive synth lines create an unrelenting, danceable industrial soundscape. Rooted in techno and electronic body music.

What makes That Total Age by Nitzer Ebb notable?

The album was pivotal in shaping the electronic body music genre, propelling Nitzer Ebb into the spotlight with tracks like 'Join in the Chant' reaching significant chart positions in Europe. Its blend of aggressive rhythms and political themes resonated with audiences, influencing many future artists within the electronic and industrial music movements. Released in 1987, 'That Total Age' was Nitzer Ebb's debut album, establishing them as key figures in the electronic body music scene. At this point, they were transitioning from underground club acts to wider recognition, setting the stage for their subsequent influence on techno and industrial genres.

How many songs are on That Total Age?

That Total Age has 12 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·54:59

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  • 1 Fitness to Purpose Standout 5:03
  • 2 Violent Playground Standout 3:49
  • 3 Murderous 5:43
  • 4 Smear Body 5:49
  • 5 Join in the Chant Standout 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

Release Date

January 1, 1987

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

54 min 59 sec