The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord
Cabaret Voltaire · 1985
61 min · 12 tracks · house · new wave · synth-pop
A haunting blend of industrial rhythms and experimental textures, evoking dystopian landscapes and emotional depth.
The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord is an album by Cabaret Voltaire, released in 1985. A haunting blend of industrial rhythms and experimental textures, evoking dystopian landscapes and emotional depth. This album is significant for its innovative fusion of electronic body music and industrial sounds, influencing the burgeoning acid house scene in the UK. It received notable praise in publications like NME and The Wire, reflecting its critical reception as a crucial work during a transformative period in electronic music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord sound like?
A haunting blend of industrial rhythms and experimental textures, evoking dystopian landscapes and emotional depth. Rooted in house and new wave.
What makes The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord by Cabaret Voltaire notable?
This album is significant for its innovative fusion of electronic body music and industrial sounds, influencing the burgeoning acid house scene in the UK. It received notable praise in publications like NME and The Wire, reflecting its critical reception as a crucial work during a transformative period in electronic music. By the time 'The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord' was released in November 1985, Cabaret Voltaire had already established themselves as pioneers of industrial music. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'Micro-Phonies' (1984), showcasing a deeper exploration into acid house and ambient influences while maintaining their experimental roots.
How many songs are on The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord?
The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord has 12 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 L21ST Standout 5:33
- 2 I Want You Standout 4:40
- 3 Hells Home 5:08
- 4 Kickback 5:35
- 5 The Arm of the Lord Standout 1:42
- 6 Warm 3:20
- 7 Golden Halos 5:10
- 8 Motion Rotation 4:01
- 9 Whip Blow 4:56
- 10 The Web 4:47
- 11 Sleepwalking 8:24
- 12 Big Funk 8:09
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