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Kiss the Blade

Combichrist · 2003

21 min · 5 tracks · electro-industrial

Aggressive beats and dark synths collide with provocative vocals in this electro-industrial manifesto.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • aggressive beats for high energy
  • front-loaded intensity to captivate
  • provocative vocals for empowerment
  • short bursts of dark exhilaration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking mellow or calm sounds
  • prefer lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Kiss the Blade' was Combichrist's first full-length album following their debut EP, 'The Joy of Gunz'. At this point, the band was establishing their presence in the electro-industrial scene, transitioning from their roots in the Norwegian harsh EBM to a more aggressive sound that would define their career trajectory.
Stylistic neighbors
Skinny Puppy· Front Line Assembly· KMFDM

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Kiss the Blade (Motherfucker 667 mix) 3:50
  • 2 Kiss the Blade (Frequensy Cabrone 667 mix) 3:41
  • 3 Minus One 3:15
  • 4 The Well 6:10
  • 5 Penalty Shot 4:22

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