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2x45 is the fourth studio album by English band Cabaret Voltaire. It was released in May 1982, through record label Rough Trade.
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| Studio album by Cabaret Voltaire | ||||
| Released | May 1982 | |||
| Recorded | Western Works, Sheffield, October 1981; Pluto Studios, Manchester, February 1982 | |||
| Genre | Post-punk, avant-funk, industrial | |||
| Length | 44:46 | |||
| Label | Rough Trade | |||
| Producer | Cabaret Voltaire, Phil Bush | |||
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Background
The title comes from the album's original format – two 45 RPM 12" discs. This was the last studio album by the band to feature Chris Watson as a member.
Sides A and B were recorded at Western Works, Sheffield in October 1981, while Sides C and D were recorded at Pluto Studios, Manchester in February 1982.
The track "Yashar" was later remixed as a dance record by John Robie and released as a single.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Stylus Magazine | favourable[2] |
| Trouser Press | favourable[3] |
Trouser Press found 2x45 to be a "temporary letdown" following their previous release, Red Mecca, but went on to say: "Much has been said and written about an industrial, modern-age music; Cabaret Voltaire is the only group doing it... They make perhaps the most important pop music of our time."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Breathe Deep" | Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder, Chris Watson | 5:20 |
| 2. | "Yashar" | Kirk, Mallinder, Watson | 5:10 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Protection" | Kirk, Mallinder, Watson | 7:42 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "War of Nerves (T.E.S.)" | Kirk, Mallinder | 5:11 |
| 2. | "Wait and Shuffle" | Kirk, Mallinder | 8:10 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Get Out of My Face" | Kirk, Mallinder | 13:13 |
Personnel
- Cabaret Voltaire
- Stephen Mallinder – bass guitar, vocals, percussion on "Breathe Deep", "Yashar" and "Protection", tape on "War of Nerves (T.E.S.)", "Wait & Shuffle" and "Get Out of My Face", production
- Richard H. Kirk – guitar, saxophone, synthesizer, clarinet on "Breathe Deep", "Yashar" and "Protection", tape on "War of Nerves (T.E.S.)", "Wait & Shuffle" and "Get Out of My Face", production
- Chris Watson – organ and tape on "Breathe Deep", "Yashar" and "Protection", production
- Additional personnel
- Alan Fish – drums and percussion on "Breathe Deep", "Yashar" and "Protection"
- Nort – drums and percussion on "War of Nerves (T.E.S.)", "Wait & Shuffle" and "Get Out of My Face"
- Eric Random – guitar and percussion on "War of Nerves (T.E.S.)", "Wait & Shuffle" and "Get Out of My Face"
- Neville Brody – sleeve inside artwork
- George Peckham – cutting
- Phil Bush – production and engineering on "War of Nerves (T.E.S.)", "Wait & Shuffle" and "Get Out of My Face"
References
- Raggett, Ned. "2x45 – Cabaret Voltaire : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- Smith, Chris. "Cabaret Voltaire – 2x45 – On Second Thought – Stylus Magazine". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- Ross, Alec (January 1983). "Cabaret Voltaire: 2 x 45" (PDF). Trouser Press. New York, NY: Ira A. Robbins. 9 (11): 50.
External links
- 2x45 at Discogs (list of releases)
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