Kickin' Ass
KMFDM · 1987
7 min · 2 tracks · industrial metal
Aggressive industrial beats merge with gritty guitar riffs, creating a defiant anthem for the underground scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kickin’ Ass — The title track stands out for its powerful fusion of heavy guitar and driving electronic rhythms, epitomizing KMFDM's industrial sound and ethos.
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Itchy Bitchy — This track showcases a playful yet aggressive attitude, using provocative lyrics and energetic instrumentation to highlight the band's irreverent style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases aggressive industrial sounds with strong beats and gritty riffs, marking KMFDM's rise in the genre.
What we noticed
- The title track features a driving beat with layered guitar riffs that create a relentless energy throughout its duration.
- Vocals are delivered in a shouted style, emphasizing the aggressive tone of the lyrics and enhancing the overall intensity of the track.
- The second track introduces a more rhythmic variation, incorporating electronic elements that contrast with the rawness of the first.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established KMFDM's reputation in the industrial scene with critical acclaim.
- Themes
- underground rebellion· provocative provocateurs· 1980s industrial scene
- Moods
- Aggressive· Energetic
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Kickin' Ass was KMFDM's third studio album and marked their rise within the burgeoning industrial music scene. Following their earlier works, this album showcased a more aggressive sound while solidifying their signature blend of metal and electronic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· Skinny Puppy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kickin’ Ass 4:01
- 2 Itchy Bitchy 3:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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