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"Silence Is Sexy" is a studio album by the German experimental and industrial music group Einstürzende Neubauten, released in 2000 on the Mute record label. Issued around the 20th anniversary of the band's formation, the record continues their use of custom-built instruments, found sounds, and unorthodox recording techniques. The title track is particularly notable for incorporating the rhythmic sounds of a burning CD-ROM drive as a foundational beat. The album caters to listeners of avant-garde, post-punk, and industrial music.
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What kind of music is on Einstürzende Neubauten's Silence Is Sexy?
Silence Is Sexy blends industrial experimentation with quieter, song-oriented arrangements, bass-driven passages, percussion, horns, and German-language vocals. The 2000 album shows the band moving beyond its most abrasive early approach without abandoning unusual sound sources.
When was Silence Is Sexy released, and on which label?
Einstürzende Neubauten released Silence Is Sexy in 2000 through Mute Records. It was issued around the band's twentieth anniversary and followed the 1996 album Ende Neu.
Which songs are on Silence Is Sexy?
The track list includes songs such as "Sabrina," "Silence Is Sexy," "Zampano," "Die Befindlichkeit des Landes," and "Alles." Different editions can vary, so collectors should check whether they are buying the standard CD, vinyl, or a later reissue.
Is Silence Is Sexy a good entry point into Einstürzende Neubauten?
It can be a comparatively approachable starting point because the album contains structured songs alongside the band's industrial textures. Listeners who want the harsher early period can then explore records such as Halber Mensch or Haus der Lüge.
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