Demetrio Stratos' theatrical vocals sit atop jagged, atonal organ runs — a landmark statement from Area’s debut. Issued on Vinyl by Cramps Records, Arbeit macht frei pins Prog Rock against Jazz-Rock with sudden tempo shifts, free-jazz sax accents and motorik grooves. Keyboardist Patrizio Fariselli’s clattering synths and Giulio Capiozzo’s angular drumming keep compositions tense and unpredictable; the album still racks over 9,700 listens.