The Voice of America (album)

The Voice of America is the third studio album by English band Cabaret Voltaire. It was released in July 1980, through record label Rough Trade.

The Voice of America
Studio album by Cabaret Voltaire
Released	July 1980
Recorded	March–April 1980
Studio	Western Works, Sheffield, England
Genre	Industrial, experimental, post-punk
Label	Rough Trade
Producer	Cabaret Voltaire
Cabaret Voltaire chronology
Three Mantras (1980) The Voice of America (1980) Red Mecca (1981)

Track listing

All tracks are written by Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder, Chris Watson.

Side A

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Voice of America/Damage Is Done"	6:16
2.	"Partially Submerged"	3:45
3.	"Kneel to the Boss"	3:52
4.	"Premonition"	5:03

Side B

No.	Title	Length
1.	"This Is Entertainment"	5:51
2.	"If the Shadows Could March? (1974)"	0:55
3.	"Stay Out of It"	2:38
4.	"Obsession"	5:06
5.	"News From Nowhere"	2:21
6.	"Messages Received"	3:16

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Trouser Press described the album as "an uneven work".[2] AllMusic called it "Not as spectacular as what would follow", but not without its own set of thrills."[1]

Samples

"Stay Out Of It" samples three phrases from the Outer Limits episode "Demon with a Glass Hand": "the third part of your brain... you know where it is?", "don't kill me, please... please..." and "the hand... tell me what to do".

The opening of the album is taken from newsreel footage of policemen being given instructions how to cope with Beatle fans before a Beatles concert in 1966.

Personnel

Cabaret Voltaire

• Richard H. Kirk – guitar, wind instruments
• Stephen Mallinder – vocals, bass guitar, electronic percussion
• Chris Watson – synthesizers, tapes
• Haydn Boyes Weston – drums

Technical

• Cabaret Voltaire – recording, production
• Porky – mastering

References

1. Kellman, Andy. "The Voice of America – Cabaret Voltaire : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
2. Grant, Stephen; Sheridan, David. "trouserpress.com :: Cabaret Voltaire". trouserpress.com. Retrieved 23 February 2013.

External links

• The Voice of America at Discogs (list of releases)