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Jesus Christ Superstars

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This was the first Laibach album I found, and it's a good example of their catchier, less art-driven sound. Among "theme" albums, "Superstars" is pretty effective. Imagine Ministry performing Gary Numan's album "Pure" to entertain a heavily armed European militia, with Popeye on vocals.

"God Is God" is a strong goth-metal-industrial (whew!) anthem. The covers of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and Prince's "The Cross" are interesting. The real standouts are "Kingdom of God," "Message From The Black Star," and "To The New Light."

Lyrically, the album twists the natures of Jesus, Satan and Hell. By the end, it's hard to tell if the point is that God reigns supreme over Lucifer, or that Lucifer IS God, and Jesus was a pawn all along the way. Still, even when it's confusing it's danceable.

"To The New Light" is worthy of Swans as scary songs go. It's an atmosphere piece with a spine-chilling vibe. When The Bottomless Throat says, "Bruddah uv miiinnne," you better have the lights on in the room.

The back-up choir and orchestral touches flesh out the religious feel of the album. Laibach have a definite shared view on God's role in the world: (From their website) "We believe in God, but we do not necessarily trust him."

This is a good album for people who want to decide their spiritual allegiance by working it out on the dance floor.

If you have heard any of Laibach's older material, this album will suprise you. I personally like this album better than any of their others. Personally I like most of the songs on here. I like how they incorporated some of the choir singing, especially in "Jesus Christ, Superstar." It's more techno than some of the other industrial groups at times, but you can still hear the intensity of the music. If you liked their old stuff or have never heard of Laibach before I recommend getting this CD.

I'll admit it, when I first listened to this band, I was really confused. I had no idea exactly -WHAT- to think. But there was one thing I knew for sure: I loved thier music. This album is really amazing. You're not really sure if they are for or against God, but I really love the lyrics because it seems to me like, even though they know God is all around good, why is there evil in this world and why is He letting this happen?

I think I like this one a lot because the album itself makes you think. I love it when songs make me think. This is a wonderful album and any fan of Laibach will like it as well. I think what I love most about thier music is thier harsh vocals combined with an orchestra, along with great metal beats, I love it. This is an album you should give your friends so you can turn them to Laibach, an album that plays well in your car, and if you're into art, something that will inspire you. My select favourite songs: God Is God, Jesus Christ Superstar, Abuse and Confession, Declaration of Freedom.

Laibach was always a heavy metal band at heart, even without HM instrumentation. Just listen to their early material: pounding percussion, simple, repetitive riffs and borderline human vocals. This time around, they've come out of the heavy metal closet, and to good effect. Like all Laibach releases, this one has both white-knuckle songs and some plodders.

The semi-metallic opening track, "God is God," reportedly made it to the soundtrack of "The Blair Witch Project," though I saw the film and didn't hear it. Track two is a dance-able cover of "Jesus Christ Superstar." Track six ranks among the meatiest metal I've heard, and the background chorus and keyboard add tasteful gothic color throughout the record. This is what Celtic Frost longed to be.

Oh yeah, the flaws: Some tracks are too long and repetitive. They need editing. Sometimes it's obvious that the vocalist is detachedly reciting someone else's lyrics (especially during the cover of Prince's "The Cross.") The first THREE songs of the album have almost identical beats, and the last two are trance-inducing atmosphere pieces. Metal albums should end with a bang, not a slow drawing of the curtains. Only three stars for this one, but like most German-esque music (and ALL Laibach albums), some tracks leave me literally awestruck.

These guys are kind of cool and cheesy all at the same time. I like this guys voice but its a little much. Some pretty heavy guitars. Check out the samples

I don't want to go into a big long schpeil about why this album is really great. But it is, so I recommend it. My main reason for submiting this review is to give you a link that may answer some of your questions concerning this obscure album:

http://www.laibach.nsk.si/l43.htm

"Only God can subdue Laibach. People and things, never." Enjoy.

This album, with its religious foundation, did not appeal to me as greatly as the prior Labaich records; I did, however, find within its heavy repitions, many of the same thematic elements characteristically Labaich. It is worth purchasing yet I doubt it could supply a pureil practioner with the needed background to fully appreciate the band and its recording. Why does the singer lethargically and repeatedly preach to the "brother of mine"? Why is "God...God"? These questions, as their presence, I am sure, is an intention, are a nessecity to the understanding of this album and Labaich in general--questions that only the totality of their works (the NSK) could answer.

For those of you accustomed to Laibach's rough induistrial sound, this one is quite different. Leaning towards electronics rather than banging on metal drums, this Laibach release is much more developed and cleaner sounding. But if you liked the old stuff, you'll still enjoy this, as it is possibly their most completely satisfying album to date. Its like a hardcore industrial soundtrack for the apocalypse. All of the songs are religion oriented, which is very amusing, especially their cover of Weber's "Jesus Christ Superstar". Definitely worth buying. And the only reason anyone has ever heard of Rammstein is becuase Laibach paved the way for them!!!!!

I was surprised to find a "new" laibach-cd in the record store, but ive bougth it and it surprisingly fresh. Rammstein on acid maybe can give a hint on what kind of an album this is. Maybe it deserves 4 stars, I dont know, Its cool anyway. Dark powerful and rythmic, like a washingmachine on steroids that's roaming the streets in a tank demanding worship.

This is the first album by Laibach I bought because I wanted to hear how they sounded.

I LOVE IT!

My favorite songs are "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Message from the Black Star," and "The Cross."

I hope they do a Christmas album someday, or even a complete remake of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical!