Xtort (+ 1 Bonus Track) [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [EXTRA TRACKS]

KMFDM

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 6, 2007)
• Original Release Date: March 6, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered, Extra tracks
• Label: Metropolis Records
• ASIN: B000MRA6OQ
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,945 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
Metropolis Records presents more KMFDM Classic re-releases. These long out of print essentials from the band's Wax Trax! Records days have been unavailable for years. Now, Metropolis Records is putting them out in the order in which they debuted. The next releases to be made available are two of the aces in the deck of the KMFDM back catalog, 1995's Nihil and 1996's Xtort. These records contain a veritable who's who of hard alternative music at the time. KMFDM leader and founder Sascha K. conducts a crew featuring the likes of Chris Connelly (Ministry, Rev. Co.), Raymond Watts (Pig), Bill Rieflin (Ministry) and F.M. Einheit (Einsturzende Neubauten). While KMFDM has always been about creating a legacy of quality and never focused on mainstream success, it must be noted that Nihil contains the hit single "Juke Joint Jezebel" and Xtort features the indie favorites "Power" and "Son Of A Gun". These albums have both been given the deluxe treatment which includes all new booklets that have been expanded to 24 pages to include some exciting new material. All KMFDM Classic re-releases have been digitally remastered, presenting their songs in a quality previously unavailable. Documenting the history of KMFDM the accompanying CD booklets all include the original album art (most by famed KMFDM co-conspirator Brute!), in-depth liner notes, quotes from Sascha K., lyrics for each song, never before seen photos of the band, full recording and production credits and more. All work on these releases, from the remastering to the packaging, has been done with the highest level of participation from Sascha K. These releases join KMFDM's first six albums, What Do You Know, Deutschland?, Don't Blow Your Top, UAIOE, Naïve, Money and Angst which are already available from Metropolis Records. Look for the remaining KMFDM Classics, Symbols and Adios, coming soon. The next phase of the legacy begins, KMFDM is back to prove that the rules do not apply! Celebrate chaos, get into the noise!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, wonderful album, August 27, 2007

By	Catfood03 (in front of my computer typing reviews) - See all my reviews

... not exactly the words I would typically describe Industrial music, a genre that sometimes gets weighed down by taking itself too seriously at times. KMFDM is band that knows how to liven Industrial up, making their songs closer to party anthems than gothic dirges.

Xtort sports an impressive list of guest participants in additon to the core duo of Sascha and En Esch. The flow of the album is very impressive considering the variety of contributors and the changes in tempo and mood from song to song. Some tracks lean heavier on the guitar riffs, some on crazy beats and tempos, while others distinguish themselves by the person handling the vocals.

There are no weak tracks on this album, but if I had to highlight a few for listening I would include "Rules" (a great beat coupled with having one of the best chorus in KMFDM's history), "Inane" (faster paced, with boastful lyrics that refernce older titles from their past), "Son of a Gun" (intense, zooms at breakneck speed while remaining tuneful throughout), and "Wrath" (it sounds solemn but if you listen to the lyrics it's actually quite humorous, nice contrasts between verse sections and chorus).

Xtort also sports my favorite Brute cover art. I intend to pick up the remastered CD real soon, so I might update this review to contrast the new version with the older one I already own.

UPDATE (10/03/07): I now have the remastered version for this CD to comment on. The sound does improve from the original a bit (the bass seems deeper on this one). The band photos that were in the original booklet are still there, plus ones that weren't.

For those who are new to Xtort when picking up this remastered version might be interested to know that the "bonus" track ("Fairy") is not a unique addition. It was a hidden track at the end of the original CD, now it can be accessed by its own track number

Final Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite KMFDM album., July 3, 2007

By	P. Buche "gabgolly" (Chicago, IL, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Metropolis records now owns the distrubutor rights to KMFDM (they were formerly the biggest band on the Wax Trax label), and to spice up the new relationship, Metropolis has digittally remastered all of their classic albums and released them two at a time from season to season. This is the best KMFDM album IMO. I love the hell out of it. Most KMFDM fans that I have met consider either "XTORT", or "SYMBOLS" to be thier favorite album. The KMFDM line up for this album is Chris Connelly (Ministry, Revco.), Raymond Watts (Pig), Sacscha, and the guy from Eiensterezende Neaubauten. Great album...industrial metal at it's best.