Not intended to feature the latest music out there, my ‘Pick of the Week’ is to simply share & highlight music I personally enjoy regardless of timeframe. This weeks pick is ‘Mute Audio Documents 1978-1984′.
Compiled of Mute Records’ singles from the first 6 years of their existence, (which ends up being 128 tracks, including output from bigger bands like Depeche Mode & Yazoo), ‘Mute Audio Documents’ is, simply put, absolute essential listening for the music aficionado/lover.
With a diverse and eclectic roster that includes acts like indie dance punks Art Brut, industrial electronic visionaries Cabaret Voltaire, avant-garde vocalist Diamanda Galas, electro/synthpop darlings The Knife, techno god Plastikman, and many many more, there’s no doubt that Mute Records has influenced countless bands, musicians, and music sub-genres since their inception as a label 30 years ago.
Below is a list of standout tracks from ‘Mute Audio Documents’. With musical styles ranging from proto-electro, synthpop, noise, post punk, industrial, and no-wave, there should be a little something for every single one of you ‘Toofers’ to enjoy!
I urge you to listen carefully and take notes- you can learn alot from these pioneers…
MP3: Liaisons Dangereuses- Los Ninos Del Parque
MP3: D.A.F.- Tanz Mit Mir
MP3: Fad Gadget- Love Parasite
MP3: The Birthday Party- Swampland
MP3: The Normal- T.V.O.D.
MP3: Einstürzende Neubauten- Tanz Debil
To learn more about or purchase items from any of the acts listed above, visit the Mute Records website.
