Hackedepicciotto, featuring Alexander Hacke, a founding member of Einstürzende Neubauten, and Danielle de Picciotto, a co-initiator of the Love Parade, tour the U.S.
The Godfathers of the German industrial movement perform in a palace that serves as the seat of parliament. Demolition is underway; the hall is empty and cold.
Like on Silence is Sexy, the perceived violence found in earlier recordings is almost completely gone. In its place is a restless peace and a cold confidence.
Compiles the German experimentalist’s music from 1991 to 2001, essentially from Tabula Rasa to Silence is Sexy, including B-sides, live takes, and remixes.
Half really good songs, a few decent ones, and a few that make me wonder how anyone can produce such shit. Good diversity on both the electro and Gothic CDs.
ROIR’s previously cassette-only 2×4, a collection of early live clatter from the Teutons, has been remastered for CD, and it’s every bit what you’d expect.