Ojai Sam
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2. Front 242 - Official Version (1987)
LA Weekly sez:
The second of the "great industrial Fronts," Front 242 are the sole Belgian representatives on the list. Like Sheep on Drugs, Front 242 were born on the electronic side of the industrial spectrum, albeit much earlier, in 1981. Founders Daniel Bressanutti and Dirk Bergen wanted to create music and graphic design using emerging technologies. The beats are hard but not quite as frantic as other genre projects, while the vocals are far more chill. As a result, the vibe is less sinister than most other albums on this list but no less exciting — all of which is illustrated perfectly with 1987's Official Version, their third album.
LA Weekly sez:
The second of the "great industrial Fronts," Front 242 are the sole Belgian representatives on the list. Like Sheep on Drugs, Front 242 were born on the electronic side of the industrial spectrum, albeit much earlier, in 1981. Founders Daniel Bressanutti and Dirk Bergen wanted to create music and graphic design using emerging technologies. The beats are hard but not quite as frantic as other genre projects, while the vocals are far more chill. As a result, the vibe is less sinister than most other albums on this list but no less exciting — all of which is illustrated perfectly with 1987's Official Version, their third album.
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on the Sam-O-Meter. An album that truly transcends its genre.