so, i'm trying to get into this band. should i get a greatest hits record or should i start with something particular. i'm in this 80's industrial phase currently.

Based on what you're saying, definitely get The Original Sound of Sheffield '83-'87.

TRON said:

thank you. cabaret voltaire seem pretty interesting.

baroque said:

They're way interesting, but a very challenging listen - especially the early stuff.

The compilation Tron mentioned is a good cross-section of their 80s material. They'd really sanded off some of the rough edges on their sound to good effect by then. Crackdown & Micro-phonies are good stand-alone albums from that era.

Their early records definitely fall into the 'influential but tough listen' category. 2X45 and Red Mecca are good albums from that era - they're defintely crude, but there's a lot of pretty interesting musical elements that keep me engaged.
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Best song ever SENSORIA.....Must buy this...