A Secret Wish was the 1985 debut album of synthpop band Propaganda. Released by ZTT Records, it was produced by Stephen Lipson and label boss Trevor Horn. The singles “Duel” and “Dr. Mabuse” were both Top 30 UK chart hits. The track “p:Machinery” was also … Read More →
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Propaganda – Wishful Thinking
Wishful Thinking was put together initially as a promo for the American club market, comprising of somewhat radical remixes of tracks from the album A Secret Wish. It was compiled by Paul Morley and tape operator Bob Kraushaar without input from the group themselves, who … Read More →
Propaganda – Das Testament des Mabuse (12 ZTAS 2)
Dr. Mabuse is named after the fictional character made famous by film maker Fritz Lang. The single reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1984, and number 7 in Germany. Propaganda is a German synthpop group, formed in 1982. They were one … Read More →
Propaganda – Heaven Give Me Words (Honey In Heaven)
Mixed by William Orbit Propaganda is a German synthpop group, formed in 1982. They were one of the initial roster of acts signed to Trevor Horn’s ZTT label, between 1984 and 1986. Propaganda was formed in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1982 by Ralf Dörper (a member … Read More →
Propaganda – Only One Word 10″
Propaganda is a German synthpop group, formed in 1982. They were one of the initial roster of acts signed to Trevor Horn’s ZTT label, between 1984 and 1986. Propaganda was formed in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1982 by Ralf Dörper (a member of the German industrial … Read More →
Propaganda – P-Machinery 7″ (ZTAS 12 DJ)
P-Machinery was released in August 1985, which only reached number 50 in the UK, but was a bigger hit in France, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. The 12-inch version of this release caused controversy (even within the group) as Paul Morley thought it was a … Read More →
Propaganda – Duel 7″ (PZ TAS 8)
Duel was original released with an alternative version of the track, “Jewel (rough cut)” on the b-side. This featured the same lyrics delivered in a more aggressive manner over a backing track of heavy beats and industrial sound effects. A 12-inch mix, “Jewel (cut rough)” … Read More →
Propaganda – P-Machinery (ZTAS 12)
P-Machinery was released in August 1985, which only reached number 50 in the UK, but was a bigger hit in France, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. The 12-inch version of this release caused controversy (even within the group) as Paul Morley thought it was a … Read More →
Propaganda – Duel (ZTAS 8)
Duel was original released with an alternative version of the track, “Jewel (rough cut)” on the b-side. This featured the same lyrics delivered in a more aggressive manner over a backing track of heavy beats and industrial sound effects. A 12-inch mix, “Jewel (cut rough)” … Read More →
Propaganda – Dr. Mabuse (ZTAS 2)
Dr. Mabuse is named after the fictional character made famous by film maker Fritz Lang. The single reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1984, and number 7 in Germany. Propaganda is a German synthpop group, formed in 1982. They were one … Read More →
ZTT – IQ6: Zang Tumb Tuum Sampled