Propaganda - Outside World (2002)

Propaganda was formed in Düsseldorf, West Germany, in 1982, by Ralf Dörper (a member of the pioneering German industrial band Die Krupps). 

As a trio, with artist Andreas Thein and vocalist Susanne Freytag, the group made initial recordings in Germany which were destined for future release in the UK, where Ralf Dörper's early experimental recordings had received critical acclaim by radio DJ John Peel and journalist Chris Bohn (aka Biba Kopf). 

With the inclusion of classically trained musician and composer, Michael Mertens and singer Claudia Brücken (who had been in an all female band, The Topolinos, with Freytag), music journalist Paul Morley signed the band to Trevor Horn's newly formed ZTT label in 1983.

Outside World is a 2002 compilation album by Propaganda. The album collects remixes, B-sides and extra tracks released on 7-inch and 12-inch records, cassette singles and white-label DJ vinyl pressings during the band's tenure on the ZTT label in 1984/85. 

It was released as a CD and as a CD with a bonus DVD containing promotional videos and TV commercials. 

Track 9 was originally only previously available as a promotional white-label 12-inch vinyl recording, having never been commercially released prior to its inclusion on this compilation.

The German version of the CD replaces "Complete Machinery" with "p:Machinery Connected", taken directly from a copy of the cassette single. As a result, the sound quality is diminished. Reference to this issue is made in the album's liner notes

Tracklist

1.  Das Testament Des Dr Mabuse (13th Life Mix) - 6:35

2.  Lied - 2:48

3.  P.Machinery (Beta Mix) - 9:34

4.  Duel (Bitter Sweet) - 7:38

5.  The Lesson - 4:18

6.  Frozen Faces (12'' Version) - 5:31

7.  Jewel - 6:54

8.  Complete Machinery - 10:57

9.  Das Testament Des Dr Mabuse (Dj Promo Version) - 9:56

10.  Femme Fatale (The Woman With The Orchid) - 3:22

11.  Echo Of Frozen Faces - 10:19

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – ZTT Records Ltd.
• Copyright © – ZTT Records Ltd.
• Published By – Perfect Songs Ltd.
• Published By – Screen Gems-EMI Music Ltd.
• Glass Mastered At – Sonopress – A-68964

Credits

• Concept By [Album Concept By] – Fraser Ealey
• Liner Notes – Paul Lester

Notes

Released:  July 2, 2002

Genre:  Synthpop

Length:  78:18

Producer(s):  Trevor Horn, Steve Lipson

Label:  ZTT Records

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