Finally, almost 15 years after the release of their last studio album, Nitzer Ebb are releasing the fruits of their recent recording sessions as their brand new album, INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, on the German label Major Records.
A comeback after such a long hiatus is difficult for any act, with the inherent danger of sounding either dated if it veers too close to past glories, or irrelevant if new recordings are too different to previous releases, no matter how good the material may be. However, with Industrial Complex Nitzer Ebb have expertly mastered the challenge and delivered a piece of work that sounds fresh and modern but without denying their past. Musically and vocally diverse but without being uneven, they focus on the essence of each track (something they’ve always been particularly good at) and thus Industrial Complex works perfectly on the dance floor and at home on headphones. The album features several songs that have become staples of the band’s live set since its reformation, including the irresistibly energetic Once You Say (which features Depeche Mode songwriter Martin Gore on backing vocals) and marching rhythms of Payroll, while the dark, brooding Never Known has featured in the soundtrack to Saw IV.
An extensive period of touring to promote Industrial Complex commenced in the US prior to Xmas and continues in Europe for the early months of 2010, where Nitzer Ebb will once again be the special guests of Depeche Mode on a European tour as well as playing live dates in their own right. The tour also sees McCarthy and Harris reunited with Josh Payne on drums.
CD1:
01 Promises
02 Once You Say
03 Never Known
04 Going Away
05 Hit You Back
06 Payroll
07 Down On Your Knees
08 I Don't Know You
09 My Door Is Open
10 I Am Undone
11 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
12 Traveling | BONUS CD:
01. I Am Undone (Alan Wilder Remix)
02. I Am Undone (Christopher Kah Remix)
03. My Door Is Open (Terence Fixmer Remix)
04. Once You Say (Tom Furse Remix)
05. Once You Say (Celluloide Mix)
06. Once You Say (Orphee - Eeproh Remix)
07. Once You Say (People Theatre Remix)
08. Once You Say (Collapsed System Mix)
09. Once You Say (Suessenborn Sinessence Mix)
Release Date : February 15, 2010 |
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