WWIII (World War III) [Explicit Lyrics]

KMFDM | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B0000CABGD
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,584 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. WWII

2. From Here On Out

3. Blackball

4. Jihad

5. Last Things

6. Pity For The Pious

7. Stars & Stripes

8. Bullets, Bombs & Bigotry

9. Moron

10. Revenge

11. Intro

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars still got the ultra heavy beat, October 2, 2003

By 

Alex Mills (Portland, ME) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WWIII (World War III) (Audio CD)

I was skeptical about buying this album. I was worried that the new KMFDM line up wouldn't work out. The new lineup for "Attak" was interesting, good (but not as good without En Esch or Shultz) but nothing amazing. And now, with the loss of another KMFDM member, Skold (loved and hated), I wasn't sure KMFDM could keep it's strength and the "ultra heavy beat". Wow, was I wrong.

"WWIII" is definitly one of the hardest rocking KMFDM albums ever. No, I'm not just sucking up to KMFDM, it really is that good. It ranks well up there with the other top KMFDM albums (Money, Angst, Nihil, Symbols) and is far greater than the later KMFDM albums. What makes it better?
-There are no bad, or "skipper", tracks on this album
-A fantastic blend of metal guitar riffs and industrial beats
-A clear and definitive point and theme to the album
-No bad vocals(like some Skold tracks)
-A cool cover
Here's a closer look at the tracks:
1. WWIII (World War Three) - beginning with a redneck "Deliverance"-like banjo/guitar it leads into a fast paced guitar riff much like "A Drug Against War". Great lyrics, not too thrilled with Lucia's vocals on the chorus. 8/10
2. From Here on Out - a Lucia song, great vocals, catchy 7/10
3. Blackball - an amazing techno intro followed by some stellar Pig vocals and great German parts added in. Standout track. 10/10
4. Jihad - obvious reference, but your average loud, political KMFDM song. Nice drums. 6/10
5. Last Things - another great Lucia song, much better than most MDFMK songs that she sings in. Another great example of the combination of industrial and rock. 7/10
6. Pity for the Pious - a slower tempo, but Watts (aka Pig) makes this song great with his bassy vocals and "dirty" feeling. 8/10
7. Stars and Stripes - fantastic song. Great combo of industrial and rock, fabulous guitar riff, and great political feeling. Standout track. 10/10
8. Bullets, Bombs & Bigotry - fast paced hard rock song, pretty good, not my favorite 7/10
9. Moron - obvious reference, very catch 8/10
10. Revenge - another great Pig song, nice guiar riff, songs heightens as it goes along. 9/10
11. Intro - extremely funny. Sascha goes around and introduces the band, with awesome lyrics and music. Best part is when he introduces himself. Supposively an "Intro" to their next (!) album. Standout track. 11/10

If you like KMFDM or any other hard rock/industrial music, BUY THIS!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KMFDM SUCKS!, December 31, 2003

By 

avgvstvs "Matt Seil" (Omaha NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: WWIII (World War III) (Audio CD)

People can say what they want about Esch and Schultz being gone.

Personally they're better off. Since they left, KMFDM's sound has been drastically changing, and that's what I want to hear in an artist. I get sick of "same old" syndrome.

Two of the founding members are here (say what you want about PIG but he's been in with em' for long enough to be called a founder.)

SOund-wise it's a perfect melding of the "old" and the "new." I'd suggest it to both a new KMFDM fan and an old fan. There's also a new song in the vein of SUCKS that really works. Just buy it and listen to it already... :-)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great comeback, September 25, 2003

By 

Alexander Mineer (Univ. of Illinois @ Urbana, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WWIII (World War III) (Audio CD)

I really must confess that after I purchased Attak, I was convinced KMFDM was dead. The old spark just didn't seem like it was there. I blamed it on En Esch's abscence, and gave up that I would ever hear anything like Nihil again.

However, I walked by the local record store and was looking through and noticed that WWIII was out. On impulse, I bought it, just to confirm my suspicions. From the beginning of the opening track, I knew I was just plain wrong. If Attak wasn't your favorite, just try them again. One more time. Some of my favorites are "Last Things", "Blackball" and "Pity for the Pious".

KMFDM is back, bow to the warriors!