Propaganda / A Secret Sense of Rhythm, A Secret Sense of Sin 6CD box set

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6CD BOX SET PRE-ORDER – RELEASE DATE IS 14 NOVEMBER 2025

Germansynth-popPropaganda band formed inDsseldorfin 1982. They signed withZTT Recordsin 1983 and released their first single “Dr Mabuse” in 1984. This was followed by their debut studio albumA Secret Wish, two of the album’s singles, “Dr. Mabuse” and “Duel”, were UK Top 30 hits.

A Secret Wish which was written by Mertens and Drper it received considerable critical acclaim reaching number 16 on theUK Albums Chart. The album was followed by the single, “p:Machinery which became a hit in Italy, France, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland

The group spent the rest of the year on their “Outside World” tour, taking in Europe and America. A remix album,Wishful Thinking, was released in November 1985. Originally intended for the American club market, the album was also released in Europe.

This box set compiled and curated by ZTT expert Ian Peel brings together the album as well a selection of rare tracks and mixes, including a disc of ‘Singlettes’ (cassette singles)and some live material. Housed in a compact sturdy CD box, the booklet contains a note by Ian on the history of the band and the impact the album has had over the years.

A Secret Sense of Rhythm, A Secret Sense of Sin will be released on 14 November 2024, via UMR.