Feind hört mit
Stahlhammer · 1999
48 min · 11 tracks · industrial metal
Aggressive industrial metal collides with provocative lyrics, creating a sonic landscape that is both abrasive and thought-provoking.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feind hört mit — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of surveillance and societal control, blending powerful instrumentation with incisive lyrics that challenge authority.
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Der Mann mit dem Koks — This track combines gritty storytelling with a pulsating rhythm, showcasing the band's ability to tackle dark subject matter through compelling narratives.
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Jeanny — A reimagining of Falco's classic, this rendition highlights the band's unique approach to controversial topics, transforming a pop hit into an industrial anthem infused with raw emotion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's aggressive sound and provocative themes create a notable entry in industrial metal, though it may not have lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets a relentless pace, maintaining high energy through the first five tracks.
- Tracks feature aggressive vocal delivery paired with industrial soundscapes, often layering samples and electronic elements over traditional metal instrumentation.
- Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Schlag mich', which shifts from fast-paced verses to slower, more rhythmic choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Am liebsten von hinten
In this track, a shift occurs when the narrative voice turns from detached observation to direct engagement with the subject.
This change in perspective creates an unsettling intimacy that draws listeners deeper into the confrontational themes presented throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Was ist das? 1:02
- 2 Am liebsten von hinten 3:36
- 3 Feind hört mit 5:44
- 4 Der Mann mit dem Koks 5:03
- 5 Herz aus Stahl 3:46
- 6 Schlag mich 4:28
- 7 Messerschmied 6:18
- 8 Jeanny 5:32
- 9 Kein schöner Land 4:31
- 10 Strom der Zeit 4:44
- 11 Supernova 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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