Crime & The City Solution

About

Crime & The City Solution was an industrial and experimental music project active during the 1980s, based in the post-punk underground scene. Operating primarily through the influential Mute Records label, the group released a series of darkly atmospheric albums that blended industrial noise, experimental composition, and avant-garde sensibilities. Their discography includes Just South of Heaven and Room Of Lights, both released in the mid-1980s, alongside The Dangling Man E.P. and the later album The Bride Ship. The project's sound was characterized by dissonant textures, unconventional instrumentation, and a noir-influenced aesthetic that positioned them within the broader landscape of industrial and experimental music. Crime & The City Solution contributed to the underground music culture of the era, influencing subsequent generations of artists working in dark ambient, industrial, and experimental noise genres. Their association with Mute Records aligned them with a roster dedicated to pushing the boundaries of conventional popular music during a pivotal period for avant-garde and post-industrial creativity.