Opium cover

Opium

KMFDM · 2002

43 min · 10 tracks · industrial metal · industrial rock

A relentless barrage of heavy guitar riffs and pulsating electronic beats intertwined with provocative lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamic flow
  • provocative lyrical exploration
  • relentless high-energy peaks
  • for intense workouts
  • immersive headphone experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft melodic sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2002, 'Opium' was KMFDM's follow-up to their 1999 album 'Adios,' marking a period of artistic evolution after their brief hiatus. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the industrial rock scene, showcasing a matured sound while continuing to challenge societal norms through their lyrics and aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· Skinny Puppy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fix Me Up 3:39
  • 2 Splatter 3:50
  • 3 The Smell 4:05
  • 4 Helmut mein Helmut 4:43
  • 5 Warp’d 2:34
  • 6 Penetration 4:09
  • 7 Entschuldigung 3:42
  • 8 Cuntboy 6:08
  • 9 RAF OK 4:24
  • 10 Mating Sounds of Helicopters 6:26

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