Formed in Sheffield in 1973 by Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder and Chris Watson, Cabaret Voltaire are widely recognised as pioneers of industrial and experimental electronic music. Their work spans early DIY tape experiments to more structured, dance-oriented records in the 1980s.

Original trio: Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder and Chris Watson. Chris Watson left the group in the early 1980s and later pursued a career in professional sound recording. Richard H. Kirk developed a prolific solo career. The band is credited with helping bridge krautrock/industrial experiments and early techno/electronic dance music.

DeBaser hosts a handful of enthusiastic, analytical reviews celebrating Cabaret Voltaire as pioneers of industrial and electronic music. Reviewers highlight early attic experiments, landmark records like Mix-Up and Red Mecca, and the group's evolution toward danceable, experimental rhythms. Overall the coverage is admiring and frames the band as an essential bridge between krautrock, industrial and early techno.

For:Fans of experimental electronic, industrial, post-punk and early techno; music historians and curious listeners.

 Cabaret Voltaire: futuristic pioneers of electronics from Sheffield (UK).

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 It all began in 1972 in red Sheffield, the industrial steel hub of the United Kingdom, when for a group of teenagers, the natural antidote to boredom became gathering to share their passions: writers like Burroughs, Gysin, Ballard; American garage music, glam, the soundtracks of Walter (Wendy) Carlos, the Barron brothers and Leonard Rosenman, records of the new German rock (Can, Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream), sci-fi TV series like Dr.Who.

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 An incredibly important period, which "Red Mecca" more than any other properly represents. Essential.

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