CV transformed from indie industrialists to beat driven electronic terrorists. The Crackdown is still an astonishing 30+ years later. Listen now and the old subversive elements are still very much alive. Mal's treated vox is a treat to hear. We all know CV were so ahead of their peers and this album should have put them in the mainstream but as outsiders, they continued to produce amazing and unique sounds.

My only gripe is that the Doublevision tracks don't fit in (they should be added as the bonus tracks for 2x45) and Dream Ticket/Safety Zone 12" single should have been added as they were recorded in the same year.

The mid 80's CV should be revisted as I have discovered how great they still sound.