Red Mecca (2013 remaster)

~ Release by Cabaret Voltaire (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Tracklist

112" Vinyl
#TitleRatingLength
A1A Touch of Evil
recording engineer:
Cabaret Voltaire
producer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
bass guitar and bongos:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician) (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Nik Allday (in 1981-05)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:
Christopher R. Watson (experimental electronic musician) (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rough Trade Records (Distributor branch of Rough Trade) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Western Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-05)
recording of:
A Touch of Evil (in 1981-05)
composer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
is based on:
Main Title (Touch of Evil)
3.53:11
A2Sly Doubt
recording engineer:
Cabaret Voltaire
producer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
bass guitar and bongos:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician) (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Nik Allday (in 1981-05)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:
Christopher R. Watson (experimental electronic musician) (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rough Trade Records (Distributor branch of Rough Trade) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Western Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-05)
recording of:
Sly Doubt (in 1981-05)
composer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
44:59
A3Landslide
recording engineer:
Cabaret Voltaire
producer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
bass guitar and bongos:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician) (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Nik Allday (in 1981-05)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:
Christopher R. Watson (experimental electronic musician) (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rough Trade Records (Distributor branch of Rough Trade) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Western Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-05)
recording of:
Landslide (in 1981-05)
composer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
3.52:08
A4A Thousand Ways
recording engineer:
Cabaret Voltaire
producer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
bass guitar and bongos:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician) (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Nik Allday (in 1981-05)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:
Christopher R. Watson (experimental electronic musician) (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rough Trade Records (Distributor branch of Rough Trade) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Western Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-05)
recording of:
A Thousand Ways (in 1981-05)
composer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
510:35
B1Red Mask
recording engineer:
Cabaret Voltaire
producer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
bass guitar and bongos:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician) (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Nik Allday (in 1981-05)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:
Christopher R. Watson (experimental electronic musician) (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rough Trade Records (Distributor branch of Rough Trade) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Western Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-05)
recording of:
Red Mask (in 1981-05)
composer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
56:55
B2Split Second Feeling
recording engineer:
Cabaret Voltaire
producer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
bass guitar and bongos:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician) (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Nik Allday (in 1981-05)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:
Christopher R. Watson (experimental electronic musician) (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rough Trade Records (Distributor branch of Rough Trade) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Western Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-05)
recording of:
Split Second Feeling (in 1981-05)
composer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
53:47
B3Black Mask
recording engineer:
Cabaret Voltaire
producer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
bass guitar and bongos:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician) (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Nik Allday (in 1981-05)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:
Christopher R. Watson (experimental electronic musician) (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rough Trade Records (Distributor branch of Rough Trade) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Western Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-05)
recording of:
Black Mask (in 1981-05)
composer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
43:19
B4Spread the Virus
recording engineer:
Cabaret Voltaire
producer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
bass guitar and bongos:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician) (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Nik Allday (in 1981-05)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:
Christopher R. Watson (experimental electronic musician) (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rough Trade Records (Distributor branch of Rough Trade) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Western Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-05)
recording of:
Spread the Virus (in 1981-05)
composer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
33:41
B5A Touch of Evil (reprise)
recording engineer:
Cabaret Voltaire
producer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
bass guitar and bongos:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician) (in 1981-05)
drums (drum set):
Nik Allday (in 1981-05)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:
Christopher R. Watson (experimental electronic musician) (in 1981-05)
vocals:
Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) (in 1981-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Rough Trade Records (Distributor branch of Rough Trade) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Western Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (in 1981-05)
partial recording of:
A Touch of Evil (in 1981-05)
composer:
Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician), Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire) and Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
is based on:
Main Title (Touch of Evil)
51:34
2CD

Credits

Release

design/illustration:Neville Brody (British graphic designer, art director, and typographer)
Cabaret Voltaire
mastering:Stefan Betke (German IDM/electronic producer/mastering Stefan Betke)
bass guitar and bongos:Stephen Mallinder (member of Cabaret Voltaire)
clarinet, guitar, horn [horns], strings and synthesizer:Richard H. Kirk (English electronic / industrial musician)
electronic organ [Vox Continental] and tape [tape recorder]:Chris Watson (experimental electronic musician)
membranophone:Nik Allday
remaster of:Red Mecca
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/4775027 [info]

Release group

inspired the name of artist:Red Mecca (Swedish band)
part of:Pitchfork: The 33 Best Industrial Albums of All Time (2019-06-17) (number: 4) (order: 4)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/2196 [info]
other databases:https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/cabaret-voltaire/red-mecca/ [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000308464 [info]
Wikidata:Q7304586 [info]