Description

Siglo XX – Fear And Desire – Cassette

Fear and Desire is an album by Siglo XX, a band known for their significant contribution to the cold wave and post-punk scenes, particularly within Belgium. Released in the early 1980s, this album exemplifies the dark, atmospheric sound that characterized much of the cold wave movement, which paralleled the post-punk era but with a more melancholic and introspective twist.

Siglo XX’s music is noted for its deep, resonant bass lines, minimalistic guitar work, and somber vocal delivery. Fear and Desire captures these elements beautifully, weaving them into songs that explore themes of alienation, existential dread, and emotional turmoil—common motifs in post-punk music. The album’s sound is typically layered and textured, using synths and electronic effects to create a haunting atmosphere that complements the lyrical content.

This album is a key piece in understanding the evolution of alternative music in Europe during the 1980s, representing a bridge between the raw energy of punk and the more complex, nuanced expressions of post-punk and cold wave genres. Fear and Desire is appreciated not only for its artistic depth but also for its influence on subsequent generations of musicians within the darker realms of alternative and indie music.

Song List

1. Fear And Desire
2. Everything Is Only
3. Lost In Violence
4. Sorrow And Pain
5. 35 Poems
6. On The Third Day
7. My Sister Called Science
8. The Pain Came