Pow Wow by Stephen Mallinder - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Former Cabaret Voltaire bassist and mouthpiece Mallinder wanted his day in the solo sun as much as partner Richard Kirk. He got just that with POW POW PLUS, his one--and thus far only--independent release. Do you think Mallinder's contributions to CabVolt were largely on the lyrical side? Wrong. If anything, his individual exploits are just as rough-edged, rough-hewn, and rough-housed as RK's.

Released in the early '80s, POW WOW PLUS comprises both the POW WOW album and an EP and is not quite as esoteric as Kirk's electronic mantras of the same period. It is, rather, a much more organic-based and fluid recording, largely eschewing the harsh and dissonant soundscapes of CabVolt for a more user-friendly approach. Though still possessive of salty flavors and an aroma of synth-grunge, Mallinder manages to integrate shimmering curtains of ambient electronics and the metronomic pulse of straightforward drumbeats among his whispery vocals and fat basslines. More song-oriented in feel (if you can call these tracks "songs") but still resplendent in its experimental zeal, Mallinder's work sans CabVolt pulls a number of surprising rabbits out of the proverbial sonic hat.

1. Cool Down (Edit)

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

2. The Devil in Me

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

3. 0-58

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

4. Pow-wow

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

5. Three Piece Swing

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

6. 1-20

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

7. 1-37

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

8. In Smoke

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

9. 1-59

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

10. Length of Time

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

11. Going out

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

12. Del Sol

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

13. Temperature Drop

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

14. Cool Down

by Stephen Mallinder

Primary Artist: Stephen Mallinder; Main Performer
Composer: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Mallinder; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1866x1866 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/14 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Electronic, Dance, Rock, Adult Alternative, Alternative, Dance Pop

Label

Modern World

Music Distribution Service

Awal Records

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1981

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5054526513082