Kiss the Blade
Combichrist · 2003
21 min · 5 tracks · electro-industrial
Aggressive beats fused with dark synth textures create a relentless soundscape that embodies the electro-industrial genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kiss the Blade (Motherfucker 667 mix) Start here — The title track exemplifies the album's intense energy, combining heavy beats with aggressive vocals that define Combichrist's style.
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Penalty Shot — This track showcases a catchy hook intertwined with rhythmic intensity, creating an anthemic feel that resonates well in live settings.
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The Well — Darker and more atmospheric, this song contrasts with the album's faster tracks while providing depth and showcasing lyrical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong rhythmic elements and dark textures typical of electro-industrial, making it a notable entry in the genre.
What we noticed
- The first track features a driving beat that maintains a consistent tempo throughout, while the second track introduces a more complex rhythm with layered synths.
- Tracks three and four shift to darker soundscapes, incorporating atmospheric elements that contrast with the aggressive beats of the opening tracks.
- The final track closes with a heavy, distorted bassline and a gradual fade-out, creating a sense of resolution after the intense preceding tracks.
- 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.
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
- seeking mellow or calm sounds
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Combichrist's emergence in electro-industrial, gaining wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released in January 2003, Kiss the Blade marked Combichrist's emergence as a prominent force in electro-industrial music. This album followed their debut release, The Joy of Gunz, and showcased a more refined and aggressive sound. The project solidified their presence in the underground electronic scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Skinny Puppy· Front Line Assembly· KMFDM
Tracklist
- 1 Kiss the Blade (Motherfucker 667 mix) Start here 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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