Is Our Time Will Come a good place to start with KMFDM?

Yes, Our Time Will Come is recommended as a starting point for new KMFDM listeners. A relentless fusion of aggressive beats and biting lyrics that challenge societal norms and celebrate defiance. Released in 2014, Our Time Will Come is KMFDM's fourteenth studio album, following their 2013 release, Kunst. By this point, the band had solidified their presence in the industrial music scene, consistently evolving their sound while maintaining a strong political edge. This album arrived during a period of renewed interest in industrial music, positioning KMFDM as both veterans and innovators.

Who is Our Time Will Come for?

Our Time Will Come works well if you're into steady mid-tempo engagement, provocative themes for reflection and call to action energy.

How many songs are on Our Time Will Come?

Our Time Will Come has 10 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Our Time Will Come

KMFDM · 2014

48 min · 10 tracks · industrial metal

A relentless fusion of aggressive beats and biting lyrics that challenge societal norms and celebrate defiance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Genau Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Shake the Cage — This track stands out with its infectious energy and anthemic call to action, embodying KMFDM's ethos of resistance against conformity.
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Blood vs. Money — Here, the band critiques capitalism through heavy riffs and incisive lyrics, showcasing their ability to merge aggression with insightful social commentary.
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Our Time Will Come — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of empowerment and resilience, driven by a pulsating rhythm that invites listener participation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive beats with sharp commentary, showcasing KMFDM's signature sound while maintaining cohesion.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive beats throughout the first half.
Several tracks feature layered vocals and call-and-response sections, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead and backing voices.
The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, allowing for a moment of reflection before concluding with an assertive anthem.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

steady mid-tempo engagement
provocative themes for reflection
call to action energy
motivational background for tasks

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced listening
seek delicate, soft sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in the industrial scene in KMFDM's later years.
Themes: capitalist critique· defiance against conformity
Moods: Intense· Cathartic
Career context: Released in 2014, Our Time Will Come is KMFDM's fourteenth studio album, following their 2013 release, Kunst. By this point, the band had solidified their presence in the industrial music scene, consistently evolving their sound while maintaining a strong political edge. This album arrived during a period of renewed interest in industrial music, positioning KMFDM as both veterans and innovators.
Stylistic neighbors: Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· Skinny Puppy