KMFDM: HAU RUCK

SCORE: 100/100

'Hau Ruck' manages to be utterly mind-blowing from the moment the instrumentals kick in - with thumping beats and instrumental performances that feel like nothing short of a slap in the face, KMFDM's 2005 album is much more captivating than I ever could have anticipated it to be.


KMFDM once again showcase that they are some of the best in the industrial scene while mixing in elements of metal and electronic to give the album a sound that still feels fresh almost two decades later. The sound is crisp and hard-hitting as it should be, with an emphasis on loud and brash sounds that brighten the album and bring it to new horizons with each unique and textured composition throughout the albums' runtime.

The tracks pull you in and drag you around until you're borderline winded before throwing more at you - it's a nonstop affair from the moment it kicks off, and it's one you simply can not miss if you're a fan of industrial. It pushes the envelope and makes for songs that are both entertaining and deeply impressive in their compositions, with both the instruments and vocals working together to create a bigger picture throughout the album.


It's a comprehensive look at all things industrial rock while bringing more flair than one can handle to the table. It's bold in all of the best ways and it manages to be overwhelming in the sense that the songs are just simply *that* good. 'Hau Ruck' is the kind of album to instantly hook and grab a listener from the moment it starts - and it switches the pace without losing its footing or motives. There's a huge sense of cohesiveness between the band and the instrumentals alone prove that the band has got their style completely locked down and mastered at this point in their long-running career.


KMFDM is one of the few bands that can truly make music that feels like it's meant for a brutal fight - but they do it to perfection. Each track is like an action scene winding and bending into its highest points - from the vocals to the instrumentals that ride out perfectly without overstaying their respective welcomes, 'Hau Ruck' is one of the most well-rounded and delightfully constructed industrial albums the genre has to offer.
It's sexy in all the right places and violent in all of the right ways for an album - and it somehow manages to be underrated despite feeling like an absolute opus of its genre.

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