Top tracks — play these first
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B Mashina Start here — Opening with a machine-like precision, this track sets the aggressive tone for the album while exploring themes of mechanization and identity.
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Now You Will Pay — This track combines haunting melodies with confrontational lyrics, effectively embodying Laibach's critique of power structures and societal complacency.
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Anti-Semitism — The title alone ignites controversy, but the song’s layered instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics push listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about prejudice and ideology.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
WAT combines industrial rhythms with theatrical vocals, creating a distinctive sound that engages with complex themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a driving tempo with industrial beats, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
- Vocals alternate between aggressive spoken word and melodic singing, creating a contrast that emphasizes the thematic content.
- Several tracks incorporate samples and electronic elements that build a dense soundscape, enhancing the provocative nature of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 progression
- darkly theatrical vocal delivery
- provocative themes and concepts
- immersive listening in sequence
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek simplistic lyrical content
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — WAT represents a departure in themes and sound, challenging previous norms.
- Career context
- When WAT was released in 2003, Laibach was already an established force in the avant-garde music scene, known for their confrontational style. This album marked a significant return after their 1996 release, combining elements of electronic body music and post-punk with their signature industrial sound. It showcased their continuing evolution in a post-Yugoslav context, reflecting broader socio-political themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Throbbing Gristle· Skinny Puppy· Kraftwerk
Tracklist
- 1 B Mashina Start here 3:51
- 2 Tanz mit Laibach 4:19
- 3 Du bist unser 5:37
- 4 Achtung! 4:06
- 5 Ende 3:45
- 6 Now You Will Pay 6:07
- 7 Hell: Symmetry 5:02
- 8 Das Spiel ist aus 4:21
- 9 Satanic Versus 4:52
- 10 The Great Divide 5:11
- 11 WAT 5:32
- 12 Anti-Semitism 5:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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