As the Veneer of Democracy Starts to Fade

by Mark Stewart

As the Veneer of Democracy Starts to Fade cover art

In collaboration with legendary dub producer Adrian Sherwood and the backing band the Maffia, the former Pop Group frontman delivered a violently abrasive solo masterpiece. 'As the Veneer of Democracy Starts to Fade' utilizes punishing tape loops, early sampling technology, and booming hip-hop rhythms to create a harsh, dystopian soundscape. Stewart's vitriolic, highly political vocal delivery perfectly anchors the record's groundbreaking fusion of industrial noise and dub.

Genres

  • Industrial
  • Post-Punk

Tracklist

  1. Passcivecation Program
  2. Bastards
  3. The Resistance of the Cell
  4. Call to Mecca
  5. As the Veneer of Democracy Starts to Fade
  6. Pay It All Back
  7. Hypnotised
  8. Slave of Love
  9. The Waiting Room
  10. Hypnotised Remix
  11. Dreamers