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Defekt

Oomph! · 1995

59 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal · Neue Deutsche Härte

A dark and aggressive blend of industrial metal with haunting melodies and provocative lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics with crescendos
  • darkly atmospheric late-night listening
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • provocative themes for deep thought

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, lighthearted tracks
  • prefer straightforward, quick listens

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Defekt' was Oomph!'s third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Sperm.' At this stage, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the Neue Deutsche Härte movement, blending heavy metal with electronic elements. The album marked a critical point where they began to gain wider recognition beyond Germany.
Stylistic neighbors
Rammstein· Eisbrecher· Megaherz

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hate Sweet Hate 5:35
  • 2 Ice-Coffin 4:55
  • 3 Willst du Hoffnung? 5:03
  • 4 Hello My Name Is Cancer 3:51
  • 5 Zeitweilig incontinent 2:01
  • 6 Hast du geglaubt? 4:33
  • 7 Come and Kick Me 6:24
  • 8 Turn the Knife 4:57
  • 9 Decubitus vulgaris 2:08
  • 10 Mitten ins Herz 5:05
  • 11 Your Love Is Killing Me 4:02
  • 12 Defekt 10:23

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