Kunst
KMFDM · 2013
46 min · 10 tracks · industrial metal · industrial rock
Mechanical beats collide with aggressive guitars and provocative lyrics, embodying KMFDM's industrial ethos.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo exploration provocative themes for engagement mechanical beats with intensity
- Context
- Released in 2013, 'Kunst' marks KMFDM's return after a four-year hiatus since 'Blitz'. This album showcases their continued evolution within the industrial metal genre, maintaining their relevance in a changing musical landscape. The band was already established as pioneers in the scene, but this release highlighted their adaptability and cultural commentary.
- If you like
- industrial metal, industrial rock
Kunst is an album by KMFDM, released in 2013. Mechanical beats collide with aggressive guitars and provocative lyrics, embodying KMFDM's industrial ethos. 'Kunst' received positive critical reception and showcased KMFDM's enduring influence on the industrial music scene. Notably, the track 'Pussy Riot' directly addressed political repression, resonating with contemporary movements for freedom of expression and placing the album in a significant cultural context during its release year. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kunst sound like?
Mechanical beats collide with aggressive guitars and provocative lyrics, embodying KMFDM's industrial ethos. Rooted in industrial metal and industrial rock.
What makes Kunst by KMFDM notable?
'Kunst' received positive critical reception and showcased KMFDM's enduring influence on the industrial music scene. Notably, the track 'Pussy Riot' directly addressed political repression, resonating with contemporary movements for freedom of expression and placing the album in a significant cultural context during its release year. Released in 2013, 'Kunst' marks KMFDM's return after a four-year hiatus since 'Blitz'. This album showcases their continued evolution within the industrial metal genre, maintaining their relevance in a changing musical landscape. The band was already established as pioneers in the scene, but this release highlighted their adaptability and cultural commentary.
Who is Kunst for?
Kunst works well if you're into steady mid-tempo exploration, provocative themes for engagement and mechanical beats with intensity.
How many songs are on Kunst?
Kunst has 10 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kunst 5:01
- 2 Ave Maria Standout 5:02
- 3 Quake 4:07
- 4 Hello 4:25
- 5 Next Big Thing Standout 4:41
- 6 Pussy Riot Standout 4:10
- 7 Pseudocide 3:36
- 8 Animal Out 5:06
- 9 The Mess You Made 6:05
- 10 I ♥ Not 4:32
Release Date
January 1, 2013
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
46 min 45 sec
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