The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82

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The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82
The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82 cover
Greatest hits by Cabaret Voltaire
Released 2002
Recorded 1978 - 1982
Genre Experimental, Punk, Post Punk, Industrial, Musique Concrete
Length 64:58
Label Mute Records
Professional reviews
Cabaret Voltaire chronology
Conform to Deform '82/'90 The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82


The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82 is a best-of compilation by Cabaret Voltaire. It is the third in a series of best-of compilations for the band, also including The Original Sound of Sheffield '83/'87 and Conform to Deform '82/'90. Compared to the other two compilations, however, this one focuses on a more primal period of Cabaret Voltaire's career, with more experimentation than their later, house-influenced work. The booklet includes an interview with the band as well as photos from the era.

[edit] Track listing

  1. Do The Mussolini (Headkick) – 3:05
  2. The Set Up – 4:47
  3. Baader Meinhof – 3:23
  4. Nag Nag Nag – 4:37
  5. Silent Command – 4:07
  6. No Escape – 3:36
  7. This Is Entertainment – 6:02
  8. Obsession – 5:17
  9. Seconds Too Late – 4:21
  10. Split Second Feeling – 3:52
  11. Spread The Virus – 3:44
  12. Yashar – 5:11
  13. Wait And Shuffle – 8:08
  14. Loosen The Clamp – 4:48