Body of Work 1984-1997 [UK]

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Performer: Nitzer Ebb
Distributor: Caroline Distribution

Notes: One of the more club-oriented acts involved in the late-1980s/early-'90s industrial scene, Nitzer Ebb specialized in a highly percussive, synthesizer-based sound. Fronted by the ever-agitated shouter Douglas McCarthy, the British band crafted tracks perfect for venting aggression on the dance floor, as exemplified by early singles such as the pummeling "Isn't It Funny How Your Body Works" and the fearsome "Murderous." Although the group's later recordings occasionally veered toward a slightly poppier aesthetic (see the disarmingly catchy "Fun to Be Had"), the band came to rest on a brooding, alt-rock approach (the urgent "I Give to You" and the lumbering "Godhead") before dissolving in the late '90s. This 2006 compilation features all of the aforementioned songs, and also includes a bonus disc of remixes (most notably William Orbit's top-notch reworkings of "Captivate" and "Backlash"), making BODY OF WORK 1984-1997 an essential release for both curious Nitzer neophytes and longtime Ebbheads.

Led by apoplectically enthusiastic frontman Douglas McCarthy, Nitzer Ebb built up a following in the mid 1980s with frenetic live performances. Taking its cues equally from dance, synth pop, and punk styles, the Brit threesome released five pulsating singles before issuing its popular 1987 debut, THAT TOTAL AGE. By its third record, SHOWTIME, Nitzer Ebb began to expand on its basic fast-paced anthems, injecting jazz and funk into the mix. The core duo of McCarthy and keyboardist Bon Harris unofficially parted ways in 1995, and while they were initially ignored by critics, Nitzer Ebb has built up a legacy as among the foremost innovators in industrial dance music.

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