Today’s video of the day is Leæther Strip – “Give It Back” released in 1997.
Leæther Strip’s 1997 track “Give It Back” stands as a key piece of their influential catalog. This song was released on the Self-Inflicted album, a collection that further cemented Claus Larsen’s status in the electro-industrial scene. The Danish project, founded in 1988, became one of the driving forces of electronic body music (EBM) throughout the ‘90s. “Give It Back” embodies the aggressive, dark tones that Leæther Strip is known for. The track combines harsh electronics with powerful vocals, a signature of Larsen’s work. It fits perfectly within the Self-Inflicted album, which carries a theme of personal and emotional confrontation. This album arrived during a significant era for the band, released through Zoth Ommog Records, a now-defunct label that helped shape European industrial music.
Leæther Strip’s Self-Inflicted came after several successful albums, including Solitary Confinement and Underneath the Laughter. These earlier releases featured heavy, driving beats and politically charged lyrics, which set the tone for Self-Inflicted. The song “Give It Back” reflects these themes but takes a more personal approach, addressing the need to reclaim power and autonomy. Leæther Strip’s impact reached beyond Europe. The band’s music was distributed by Cleopatra Records and Metropolis Records in the U.S., making them a staple of the industrial scene worldwide. After the closure of Zoth Ommog in 1999, Claus Larsen faced new challenges. He continued to release music, signing with Bloodline Records and later Alfa Matrix. However, he eventually moved towards self-releasing his material in 2011.
“Give It Back” continues to resonate with fans of industrial music. Its raw energy and intense emotion represent the core of Leæther Strip’s sound. The song, like many from Self-Inflicted, echoes the struggles and resilience that shaped much of Larsen’s work. For fans looking to explore Leæther Strip’s catalog, Self-Inflicted offers a gritty, unapologetic glimpse into one of the most influential EBM projects of its time.
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