Machine Bites

The Fair Sex | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 8, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Van Richter Records
• ASIN: B000003T52
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #461,652 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. They Exist

2. Not Now, Not Here

3. Primitiv Kulture

4. Franctic (Dare to Run)

5. What S to Be Done Now

6. Casket Tower

7. Anne. Lyz

8. Vengeance Z. Cut

9. Prisca Laughing Mouth Edit

10. Soulspirit the Real Spirit

11. Woe

12. Alaska 3 Refv

13. No Rescue

14. Cold Contempt

15. Shatter That Gate

16. Shelter Endless Sighs Edit

17. Haematic

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative and intriguing, catchy, yet atmospheric, this album is a must, March 31, 2007

By 

Mr. Paul J. Abramason "the ripper" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Machine Bites (Audio CD)

Compiled from the albums Spell of Joy and Bite Release Bite plus songs from their three singles, "Not Now, Not Here" for example is pure dark dance, but commercial enough for Dave Gahan to sell his soul for. "Frantic" in contrast is purer industrial but still maintains a driving beat further in "Whats to be Done" has an atmospheric key board cloaked in goth's dark colors, while "Prisca" mixes in synthpop and "Soulspirit" could appear in KMFDM's songbook. Vocals range from compressed to untreated and even include some harmonies. Between the main songs, short sampled pieces ranging from ambient to industrial somehow tie it all together. If Machine Bites sounds like a garbled mess, you've missed the point. The Fair Sex manage to stretch across the electro field but never loose touch with their vision of dance rhythms and melodies. If you're unfamiliar with their name, join the club but something this good should not go unnoticed much longer. Innovative and intriguing, catchy, yet atmospheric, this album is a must.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure genius!, September 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Machine Bites (Audio CD)

The genius minds behind Skinny Puppy and Front 242 combine thier talents in this hard to find masterpiece. Hmm, it's classified under Dance, DJ.... I'd take the stress off dance, really. Sounds more industrial with a touch of dance and traces of gohtic - perfect listening in just about any situation.

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic radio friendly style Skinny Puppy electro, October 18, 2008

By 

Mr. Paul J. Abramason "the ripper" - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Machine Bites (MP3 Download)

Compiled from the albums Spell of Joy and Bite Release Bite plus songs from their three singles, "Not Now, Not Here" for example is pure dark dance, but commercial enough for Dave Gahan to sell his soul for. "Frantic" in contrast is purer industrial but still maintains a driving beat further in "Whats to be Done" has an atmospheric key board cloaked in goth's dark colors, while "Prisca" mixes in synthpop and "Soulspirit" could appear in KMFDM's songbook. Vocals range from compressed to untreated and even include some harmonies. Between the main songs, short sampled pieces ranging from ambient to industrial somehow tie it all together. If Machine Bites sounds like a garbled mess, you've missed the point. The Fair Sex manage to stretch across the electro field but never loose touch with their vision of dance rhythms and melodies. If you're unfamiliar with their name, join the club but something this good should not go unnoticed much longer. Innovative and intriguing, catchy, yet atmospheric, this album is a must.