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Brimborium

KMFDM · 2008

73 min · 13 tracks · industrial metal

A relentless sonic assault blending industrial metal and electronic rhythms, with an experimental edge that challenges conventional structure.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Tohuvabohu (MS-20 mix) Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its frenetic energy and layered sounds, establishing the album's industrial roots while showcasing KMFDM's knack for catchy hooks.
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    I Am What I Am (The One and Only mix) — This track exemplifies KMFDM's fusion of aggressive vocals with electronic instrumentation, making it a standout anthem about self-identity and empowerment.
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    Not in My Name (Check Yourself mix) — With its politically charged lyrics and driving beat, this track reflects KMFDM's long-standing tradition of addressing social issues through their music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • frenetic energy for workouts
  • late-night dance party vibes
  • immersive headphone exploration
  • wave-like pacing for focus

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, steady rhythms
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Features a relentless sonic assault and challenges conventional structures.
Themes
political defiance· industrial chaos· self-identity anthems
Career context
By the time KMFDM released Brimborium in 2008, they were well-established in the industrial scene, having formed in 1984 and undergone various lineup changes. This album came after their previous release, Hau Ruck, and showcased a continued evolution of their sound while maintaining their signature blend of aggressive beats and provocative lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· Skinny Puppy
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Tracklist

  • 1 Tohuvabohu (MS-20 mix) Start here 4:46
  • 2 Looking for Strange (Super Strange mix) 5:28
  • 3 Superpower (Buttfunk mix) 4:13
  • 4 Headcase (Hallowe’en mix) 4:25
  • 5 Tohuvabohu (Ex Nihilo mix) 4:46
  • 6 I Am What I Am (The One and Only mix) 6:26
  • 7 Looking for Strange (All Strung Up mix) 6:31
  • 8 Saft und Kraft (Saft und Crack mix) 5:48
  • 9 Not in My Name (Check Yourself mix) 5:41
  • 10 Headcase (Fix mix) 4:15
  • 11 Spit or Swallow (Electric Stomp mix) 4:55
  • 12 You’re No Good (Zomb’d Out mix) 6:46
  • 13 What We Do for You 9:14

What to play next

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Blitz

2009

Continues the industrial metal energy with fresh electronic elements.
Tohuvabohu
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Tohuvabohu

2007

Sets the stage with a similar experimental vibe and intensity.
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