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Reviewed
by: Darklight
Sascha
Konietzko decided to end his long running industrial project KMFDM
a while back, and now makes music as MDFMK. Considering the fact
that MDFMK is simply KMFDM spelled backwards, it doesn’t
come as a big surprise that the songs of MDFMK sound very much
like those of KMFDM. However, that’s not to say that there aren’t
any differences between the two, because there are.
KMFDM was known for making
music with a slight tongue-in-cheek kind of humor to it such as including
the lyrics “KMFDM sucks” in their songs. But MDFMK takes
things a little more seriously without any shouting of the letters “M-D-F-M-K”
in their music, or any other such trademark things that KMFDM
was known for. This is actually a good thing because KMFDM started
getting rather stale toward the end due to their use of the same old
tired elements in each and every one of their releases. So it was definitely
time for a change. MDFMK offers just enough change to give them
a slightly new sound, but enough familiar styles to keep original KMFDM
fans pleased.
MDFMK is made up of three
primary members: Sascha Konietzko, Tim Skold and Lucia
Cifarelli. This allows for their music to have a more solid and
structured sound to it. KMFDM was known for using guest musicians
on their albums making their CDs sound more like compilations than one
band doing all of the material. This was good for variety, but it did
get a bit out of hand at times with songs that just didn’t flow well
together. MDFMK manages to deliver a lot of variety, but everything
works well without anything sounding like it doesn’t belong.
What MDFMK basically creates
is hard and heavy energetic and aggressive guitar thrashing dance floor
stomping industrial rock music. Most of the songs are harsh and brutal
with chugging guitar riffs and slamming drum beats mixed with creative
electronic programming, sampling and the vocal talents of Sascha, Tim
and Lucia. But everything here isn’t just heavy and rocking as there
are also more melodic moments to be enjoyed as well. These times are
usually more laid back created primarily with electronics and the mesmerizing
singing of Lucia. There are also tracks here that sound a lot like Tim
Skold’s solo work where he basically takes center stage the entire time.
So each of the three band members do get a chance to really show off
their talents on this CD. It’s a group effort that comes together quite
well. Lucia really brings in a nice touch to the music with her tantalizing
voice. Sascha growls the lyrics with distorted anger, Tim sings with
power and Lucia seduces you with her lovely singing.
While all of the tracks here are
good, there are a few that do stand out. I personally enjoy: “Get
Out Of My Head”, “Gasoline”, “Torpedoes”, “Stare
At The Sun”, “Control”, “Hydro-Electric” and “Witch
Hunt”. These tracks include a lot of really good moments that make
them a treat to listen to. The bottom line is that this is a solid high
quality well produced industrial rock CD that should not be missed by
fans of KMFDM, or heavy guitar industrial music.
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