''2x45'' is the fourth studio album by English band Cabaret Voltaire. It was released in May 1982, through record label

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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

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as a member. Sides A and B were recorded at Western Works,

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in October 1981, while Sides C and D were recorded at Pluto Studios,

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in February 1982. The track " Yashar" was later remixed as a dance record by

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and released as a single.

Critical reception

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."

Track listing

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 *

– 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" *

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– 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

External links

* 1982 albums Cabaret Voltaire (band) albums Mute Records albums {{1980s-album-stub