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Super cool new remixes! - EBM revisited
I got this disc about a week ago and have really been enjoying it!! Even though I already had tracks 5, 8, 10 & 11, which were previously released in a limited 12" series issued through NovaMute in the UK (2001-2004), I have been eagerly awaiting this album. And the new mixes did not disappoint. I love what Black Strobe have done with "Getting Closer" and I am especially enjoying the Motor Remix of "Lightning Man", Dubfire's Jamrock Remix of "Control (I'm Here)" and Xpress 2's take on "Join in the Chant". The only criticism I have is that the LFO Remix of "Control (I'm Here)", which was also part of the aforementioned 12" series, was not included. It is by far my favorite of this new batch of remixes and I would have loved to hear it in CD clarity. Track it down if you can! I have been a fan and avid collector of Nitzer Ebb's music ever since I heard "Murderous" waaaaay back in '87 - wow, I'm so old! - and hearing these old favorites revisited & revitalized has been a real treat. Yes, the import price is a bit steep, so look for a used copy, though either way I highly recommend this album. And to those who say EBM is dead I say "Shut up & listen!" :)

Some good tracks, but some are a bit boring
Overall, I'd recommend this CD, however, not for $30. I'd pick up a used copy. My favorite tracks are Lightning Man (Motor Mix), Murderous (Phil Kieran Remix), Getting Closer (Black Strobe Moderne Remix), and Let Your Body Learn (Terence Fixmer Remix 2006) with Murderous being the real stand out for me. Let Your Body Learn sounds pretty close to the original, but, the vocals have a pretty cool echo effect. Some of the other tracks are a bit lengthy and boring. While the I Thought mix is pretty cool, it's almost not a mix of Nitzer Ebb as it bears almost no resemblence to the original other than Doug's voice around 5 minutes in. Also, as is the case with Body of Work, the songs look volume boosted to the point of clipped. It seems to sound good though.
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Buy this today
This collection is amazing, bring it all back for us. I am thrilled to hear Hollow Hills, Silent Hedges, and She�s in Parties once again. The only track missing on this �best of� is Bela Lugosi's Dead and that is the sad part. For those of you unfamiliar to Bauhaus, they are amounth the original Gothic bands from the 1980�s in the UK. Others in the scene are: The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshiees, The Cramps etc� I think you will like this collection of you like them.

Stunning, powerful collection
Get this and get volume 1.Together they're one of the finest "best of" collections ever.

Gothic Masterpiece
What more can you ask for?This album has all the great works of Bauhaus.Most are their early works which are much much better than their last years together.This album is worth every cent.A true gothicmasterpiece.Paranoia Paranoia, She's in Parties, Who Killed Mr.Moonlight? and Kick in the eye are just some of the reasons you should getthis album.If you are going to buy only one Bauhaus album,Buy this one,you won't be disappointed! ... Read more

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Maybe not Gothic, but certainly raucously good fun.
The Cruxshadows are an absolute delight for the high octane synthpop/EBM fanatic who has dark and gothic tendancies. In fact I am surprised that this band is not mentioned more in Synth/EBM circles, although I suppose some might take that classification as an insult( I don't think it is ).While I do have a hard time calling this album 'Goth' when comparing it in the shadow of the magnificent "Mystery of the Whisper", I can say that the band certainly know how to pull out all the stops when it comes to making a quality EP( Yes, this is actually an EP, but you'd never believe it ).
I Love This Cd, Best Band Ever.
I listen to Fortress in Flames over and over everyday.I love it aswell as everything The Cruxshadows make.This Cd has great electronic tunes and fun dance beats.I catch myself dancing and moving everywhere whenever I listen to it.I recommend it to every Cruxshadows fan, it is a great CD.And for those who have never listened to The Cruxshadows, you should give this CD a try.I'm sure you'll fall in love with them just as I have.There is so much talent behind their music and Rogue is the master of great music.I would love to meet him and the band to tell them how much their music means to me.Give them a try, I know you'll be pleased.
Definitely Worth It
Great interpretations on the mixes.My favorite is definitely the Razed in Black mix of "Cassandra", that alone makes this CD worth it.
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Beautiful, Haunting, Lush
Thank you Blackmore Night for your Romantic Collection - BEYOND THE SUNSET.I purchased this CD to set the mood for Valentine's Day.I have pleasantly found this CD to be one of my newly favorite musical selection for quiet times spent at home.I'm looking foward to exploring more of the music of Blackmore Night.Thanks.

Awesome!
I knew of Ritchie Blackmore when he was in Deep Purple and Rainbow, but this side of him is unbelievably awesome.He formed a band with his girlfriend, Candice Night.I would call it Classical and Celtic flavored music.Candice has a beautiful voice, and Ritchie plays classical guitar with flawless picking that complements her voice.
Amazing! Music doesn't get any better than this...
Different, certainly, but never better. I have been a fan of Blackmore for a long time. His work with Rainbow and Deep Purple has inspired countless other musicians. That being said, I was not prepared at all for Blackmore's Night. I happened across Blackmore's Night cds at a local store but for a year or so I never bought one. What a mistake.
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Subjects:  1. Contemporary Celtic    2. Contemporary Folk    3. England    4. Folklore    5. Goth Rock    6. Guitar Virtuoso    7. Hard Rock    8. Heavy Metal    9. Pop    10. Rock   

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The Last Great Shadows
This was definitly the last superb Cruxshadows album, all the follow ups are lifeless underdramatised dribble or a bland remix EP in comparason with this fantastic album!"Return (Coming Home)" is definitly one of my favorite tracks of all time, the poetry is beautiful, the carefully blended instruments are spinetingling and Rogues beautiful organic vocals is the cherry on top!Other standout tracks: "Spectators", "The Seraphs", the tragically dancable "Tears", the social-emotional-politically moving "Resistr" and ofcourse the cosmically philosophical "Carnival" is one to watch out for!

!!
When I first heard "Wishfire", I wasn't sure what I had been given, but I quickly grew attached to it.Songs like "Tears", "Binary", "Return/Coming Home", and "Resist" were so much fun, while "Go Away" and "Orphean Wing" were so melancholy and deep... I recommend this cd to anyone with a love for gothic/ebm/darkwave music and an open mind.It deserves *10* stars!

I am the Wishfire!
This cd is mindblowing.It was the first Cruxshadows CD I ever heard and it turned me into a fiercely loyal fan.The songs are strong, dark, and powerful with gorgeous lyrical imagery, irresistable beats, and an electric violin that sets the Cruxshadows apart from all the other goth acts out there.They blend dark romanticism with myth, and war-songs with 80's style, and lovesongs with morbidity.It's definately not an album to be overlooked.It will become a part of you. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

A prediction: "Torpedoes" will soon feature prominently on goth-industrial play lists around the world. It's got a good beat and, boy, can you dance to it. The demise of KMFDM appears to have been good for former members Tim Skold and Sascha Konietzko, who with the addition of former Drill singer Lucia Cifarelli have acquired a new lease on musical life. Read more

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abnormally catchy and good
I acually really liked this album. While it doesnt really sound much like KMFDM it does have a few things that it takes away from it. Essentially many components of KMFDM found their way into MDFMK. It is much more grungy, catch, and dancey, per say. But its hard to compare the two. They almost sound like 2 totaly different bands

Cha-Ching
KMFDM was never there to make money, after the demise of KMFDM it seems as if everyone's favorite Kapt'n needed some coin. This is to put it simply Sascha and Tim-Tim's attempt at mainstream music. Not that that is a bad thing, it's just that if you were here expecting KMFDM you will be dissapointed. This isn't a bad album, but it's nothing fantastic. There is A LOT of synth on this album, more than anything by KMFDM. I'm not a big fan of the electronic parts, but occasionally when the guitar kicks in I'm all over it. If you are a casual music fan buy it, if you're a KMFDM fan buy it soley for a komplete kollektion. Who knows maybe you'll enjoy it...

awesome
first let me say this..i love tim skold's contribution to kmfdm/mdfmk...he is a great vocalist for the dark hard techno-ish music..and a much needed break from grunters like sascha, en esch, and raymond watts....and i do infact hate marilyn manson with a passion as well! sorry tim, no doubt that you are cool, but joining manson was a nasty move to me.
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Editorial Review

Stabbing Westward have always had a mix of industrial overtones and crashing power chords at their disposal, but their self-titled fourth album focuses on their melodic side. Opting for less electronic coloring this time out, they lean in a modern-rock direction that's balanced against their signature dark, haunting style; here, songs that start off heavy and gloomy swell into catchy choruses. The hypnotic "So Far Away" has a psychedelic edge while "Perfect" serves up acoustic guitars and layered harmonies. "I Remember" and "Happy," while lyrically reflective, ultimately come across as airy, upbeat rockers. The compelling, downright disturbing closer, "Television," takes an ambient route. But elements of their earlier sound remain in the likes of "Wasted," "High," and "The Only Thing." Ultimately, Read more

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This is a hard one to review...
Ok, I agree that this CD is very unlike what we've all come to expect Stabbing Westward to produce. It's nothing at all like discs such as Ungod and Darkened Days. In that sense it falls short. But it you listen to it as just a CD and not as a specific band then it leaves little to be desired. This is hard for some because some people throw themselves into one category of rock. I like everything from Jack Johnson to Slipknot, so I have a fairly broad spectrum and I love this disc. Beautiful melodys, wonderful acoustic guitars, and solid lyrics fill the album. It shows them abandoning the typical indrustrial style lyrics and cliches and adopting something a little different. I'll always love SW classics like "What Do I Have to Do?," "Save Yourself," and "You Complete Me," but this CD has it's high points too such as "So Far Away," "Wasted," "Angel," and "Television." I couldn't give this CD less than five stars, even if it's not the typical SW style. A great CD for them to go out on in my opinion.

One of the Best Albums Ever?... I Think So
Wow. Wow. WOW! This is one of my favorite albums along with Fear Factory's "Obsolete", Cold's "A Different Kind of Pain" and Enya's "Memory of Trees". This is an amazing album from an amazing band that everyone should buy. It's a crying shame that Stabbing Westward aren't with us anymore, but at least they left us with an incredible album. The songs on here are incredibly emotional and they all paint amazing pictures in my head. They blend acoustic guitars in almost all of the songs on here, but they still manage to rock hard as well. Buy this album now!

Not up to Stabbing Westward's high standards
One of Stabbing Westward's strengths has always been their lyrics.Whether it be the depressing lyrics of 'Darkest Days', the 'why did you $crew me' lyrics of Throw, the 'oh how I hate you' lyrics of On Your Way Down, or the 'God how I miss you' lyrics of Waking up Beside You, the lyrics were what drew you in.
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Subjects:  1. Alternative Metal    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. Electro-Industrial    4. Pop    5. Rock    6. Rock/Pop   

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In my land you are a god, forever far and near
Rhea's Obsession clearly wasn't messing around when they made Between Earth And Sky. Few times has a CD left me completely speechless throughout the entire listen but Between Earth And Sky did just that. Each song is so thick with beauty that it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Sue has a terrific voice that takes you places and Jim creates a soundscape that envelopes you entirely.
Rhea's Obsession : "Between Earth And Sky"
This is a very interesting listen. I was expecting something heavier, but I was still impressed with the overall originality of "Between Earth And Sky"....
Disapointed
I was very disapointed. The women can't sing. They sounded very cheesy and bland. Every now and then you night hear a sound that hits the spot, but most of the time tumbs down.. They got old real quick. I don't really think I will be listening to this album much at all. Don't waste your money. ... Read more

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Absolutely amazing...
The title really says it all. It's a mellow disk, but absolutely stunning. Peter's voice is haunting and beautiful, and Markus's talent really shines through in the music. The songwriting is amazing in every vocal track, and even the instrumental "In time" is emotional. Kein Zurück really stands out as a heartfelt track, even if you don't speak German. If you're going to buy one CD, this should be it. Flawless masterpiece.

Gorgeous
There's little here that is dance-floor groovy in the way of 'Spectators'.That doesn't detract from the album, however, as the songs are gorgeous--arguablytheir best work as songwriters.I have to admit it didn't impress me at first (especially after the more catchy, upbeat 'Spectators') until I listened to it late at night with the music up and lights down.It was then that I realized just what they had accomplished on this album.It's not the best to dance to, but this is my favorite Wolfsheim album to just sit and listen to.The arrangements are lush and beautiful, and the vocals are rich and stirring.Surprisingly (for such a mellow album), it worked very well live, too.This is one of my all-time favorite albums.

It grew on me
I owned this disk for a year before I really listened to it. I tore the plastic off it and listened to the first track in quiet anticipation. It did not have the tone I expected from the first few lyrics I had read and to this day I do not like the second track. So I tossed it into a drawer and forgot about it, disappointed that it did not live up to the other disks put out by the group. Later, I had my ipod on random and heard the other tracks and they haunted me. They were stuck in my head. I heard them over and over. I think the strength of this group has always been its lyrics. They are profound and they mean different things to different people at different points in their lives. There are songs I heard nearly 10 years ago that were meaningful then that are still meaningful, but they mean something else to me now. This disk does not disappoint. I hope the group continues to produce music. It is the soundtrack of my life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Club/Dance    2. Goth Rock    3. Pop    4. Rock    5. Rock/Pop    6. Synth Pop   

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Bowie is brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a true masterpiece.I am a Bowie fan, but not a major Bowie fan.I have 3 or 4 of his albums.I prefer his sound from the ninties, rock with effects and electronics.Having said that I am also very fond of "Scary Monsters" from the eighties.So you may be getting a feel for my preference of his very varied sounds.This one has great, great, great songs.The segues between the songs are brilliant and captivating.There just are not that many albums, in music, which I would rate as high as this one.

I adore this record
It's so twisted and, after a time, accessible, and I never fail to notice something new within its plethora of sonic layers. It works even better when you edit out the 'segues.'
Buy the European Re-Release(s)
Buy Bowie's European re-releases instead of the US versions. All of the European ones come with a full Bonus Disc containing remixes, b-sides and/or unreleased tracks. I purchased Outside in Germany. It contains a bonus disc of 14 tracks (5 remixes of Hearts..., 4 remixes of Hallo..., 2 unreleased tracks, an alternate version of A Small Plot of Land & a remix of I'm Deranged. A better investment if you're a completist. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Experimental Rock    3. Industrial Dance    4. Pop    5. Pop/Rock    6. Prog-Rock/Art Rock    7. Rock    8. Rock/Pop   

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Join the March!
Ah a Nine Inch Nails Single/Halo from the days of the Downward Spiral.The Downward Spiral is my favorite Nine Inch Nails album so I figured I would like the singles and expand my halo collection.We have 5 songs, one of which being March of the Pigs, two remixes of Reptile, a March of the Pigs remix and a new track titled a Violet Fluid.Keep In mind, this single was released before the actual Downward Spiral album, so it's rather odd having two remixes of Reptile, which at the time would have been a song no one had heard.
march of the pigs/reptile (reconstructions)
The single that launched the Downward Spiral, once you start down the dark path, no turning back.March of the Pigs is the opener to a five track single.Starts with an awesome drum intro, kicks in with bass and mayhem.Reptilian, track two is a remix of TDS's Reptile.Great riveting, gut wrenchin' sounds and bass.All The Pigs, All Lined Up, MOTP remix, at almost 8 minutes, it's the clashing of the pigs, almost slaughter-like, parts of this song will usually find it's way into the MOTP song on stage and in concerts.A violet fluid is the shortest track on this disc but it hits the heart, whether it's a remix of 'Pigs' or 'Reptile', or it's its' own piece of music, fits the realm nicely.Underneath the Skin is yet another remix of Reptile, with more rivetting and wrenching scratches, beats and piledriving sounds.Hard hitting from tracks one to five.Chris Vrenna era drum style.produced with help by Flood(1994)

A surprisingly good NIN single
Of the "downward spiral" era singles, while this was not as good as one of the singles that came later, it is very good. It was a good taster for that album and includes the menacing, excellent original. It's one of NIN's greatest songs, and perhaps one of the greatest I've heard. I especially like the intensity, and even when it goes in synth-programmed mode of the "all the pigs are all lined up part", then it gets into a piano part asking, "now doesn't it make you feel better?" Indeed. Then it builds up to do the same again.
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I can't work out what this band is trying to do. There are elements of metal, punk, riot grrl, and grunge, all of which are handled in the most rudimentary way. If music is inconsequential to you and all you're looking for is a cute unconventional singer to worship, then Jack Off Jill may be the band for you. If you're looking for good tunes you won't find them here.
I love the group.....
I love Jack Off Jill. I have to say that much, but this is the only album I OWN!I have currently ordered "Clear Hearts, Gray Flowers" and "Covetous Creature".I don't feel right in reviewing something until I actually have the CD accessible for me to listen to.In this case, I only have this album.
Very Good!
This is a good album if I must say. It was definatly worth it's money. Jack Off Jill is very unique. Most of the songs start off a sweet high pitched voice and then all of a sudden the vocalist will scream, believe me you dont see it comming. If you havn't bought their first album (Clear Hearts Grey Flowers) I suggest you buy that one first just to get you into it. Plus I think that their last album was a a bit better then this one. ... Read more

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Best cd ever!
The music is great,and so are the lyrics. If you want to buy a new cd,make it this one! And actually I am easily offended,but I love this cd!
For a wonderful romantic evening......
What does this sound like? I think the cover says it best. Musically it's mostly aggressive techno. Lyrically it's pretty hardcore, which is good. The song titles say alot. The only band comparison I can think of, might be some "My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult" on speed, hold the Satan, pass the sex and drugs. With songs like "The Crablouse", "Do What You Want To Do", and "Out Comes The Evil", this is easily their best album, and probably better than "Greatest T*Ts".

One of the Lords greatest works, a must for any techno fan
Lords of Acid first appeared on the scene with their debut album "Lust", a mix of club-savvy techno, tongue-in-cheek humor, and come-hither lyrics.While tracks like "I Must Increase My Bust" and "Rough Sex" gained them attention, the music itself was not much different from the rest of the dance world at the time.Perhaps aware of this themselves, the Lords (Oliver Adams, Praga Khan, and Jade 4 U) went back to the studio and released a fanastic 2nd album, the wonderful "Voodoo U."Read more

Subjects:  1. Acid House    2. Acid Techno    3. Alternative Pop/Rock    4. Belgium    5. Club/Dance    6. House    7. Newbeat    8. Pop    9. Rock    10. Rock/Pop   

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Great CD
The music is good and Peter's vocal is awesome. One of his best albums.

A timeless musical jewel
My introduction to Peter Murphy came with his album "Deep". I didn't learn about "Love Hysteria" until much later. Yet, when I found out about it, it still sounded fresh and as deep as in 1988 when it first came out, and that continues to be the case today.
So Many Top Notch Tracks
A great CD for chilling.Definitely my favorite Peter Murphy release.
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Very good CD.
A huge fan of Rammstein, I have never found a comparable German industrial band.Until now.5 is one of the best I've heard and definitely ranks among the best the black red and orange has to offer.

Megaherz Fan
The American Release of 5, the german band Megaherz's latest album, is something I have been waiting for.WIth their new lead singer Mathias, they have produced a powerful album showing off their might.Here is a break down of the album.I will rate the songs on a scale of 1-10 with ten being best and MY opinion about the song.
Punishing and devastating
Punishing and devastating industrial metal from this German-bred group. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I hadn't heard Rammstein's music first. ... Read more

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My first Suicide Commando cd
I always been wanting to check out Suicide Commando for some time now. I recently acquired "Bind, Torture, Kill" a couple of weeks ago. I was definitely not disappointed. It took me a few listens for the music to sink but overall I thoroughly enjoyed what I heard. The music kinda reminded me of Mexico's Amduscia and Filament 38 with its distorted vocals and trance like melodies. The music is not your typical EBM. The music is fairly aggressive in comparison to other EBM bands like VNV Nation and Apoptygma Berzerk.
Ideal Example of Terror EBM -- Heavy Hitting, Fast Paced, Dark Music
About the Band:
great new offer
Suicide Commando surely released a great new album. The tracks sound this time more like the (old) Wumpscut) and I like it. Although I think their last album Axis Of Evil was one of their best , I just loved the melotron melancholic choirs in the back ground, Bind , Torture Kill is a must for all Suicide Commando fans. No one will be disappointed, for sure.I gave it 4 stars and not 5 just to indicate that Johan should stay on his own path and not go into Wumpscut too much. ... Read more

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Truly a "single"
The Day the World Went Away is just one of several examples in the Nine Inch Nails collection of Halos that is really only purchasable for either its collector's value or for a single, outstanding track. Here, that track is "The Day the World Went Away (Quiet)", a solid remix of the song that appears originally on The Fragile. The track begins quietly and with newly recorded vocals up to its standard form, then drops off and spends the last several minutes in an even quieter setting, in a bit of an unconventional song structure (well, perhaps not so unconventional for Trent Reznor). But besides this nice remixed track, there's not much else to speak of for this CD. The other two tracks are basically lifted from The Fragile in their original forms with some very minor additions and level tweaking, most notably the crowd noise at the end of "Starfuckers, Inc.". Thus, purchasing this CD for any reason other than for slavish collecting purposes or for the remixed "Day the World Went Away" is probably going to end in disappointment. What is fortunate for those still interested, however, is that this single is relatively easy to come by, unlike other Fragile era CDs.

One of the best The Fragile singles
This single is great you get
Quite nice preview of one of the greatest albums ever
If you're collecting NIN, you may have heard some of this already. That's because for most part, two-thirds of these tracks ended up on "The Fragile". Yes, they are somewhat different, but that'd be my reason for convincing someone to get this. It is quite cheap, even at used places, so that's also a plus.
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Unique, diverse, rich
Man oh man oh man; I cannot fathom these 1 star reviews by people.There must be SOMETHING they just DON'T get about this album, because it's brilliant.I won't go into specifics, but let me just say that I own every single Cure album and song ever released, from Three Imaginary Boys in '79 to Self-Titled in '04, along with the Join the Dots (B-Sides and Rarities) release in '04.In any case, my point is that I know ALL Cure.Everything.Many fans will compare this to other Cure releases such as "Disintegration" or "Pornography" or "Faith" or "Wish" and diss the heck out of it...just seems bizarre and strange to me.This album has so many eclectic features and and an incredible range of diversity, yet it is still held together by all things Cure.The songs are downright beautiful.For people to call this slosh and self-indulgent is just plain ignorant.To attack the lyrical content is downright immature.So what if he's singing about cheating?Each song is unique with a wide array of themes.Pay no regard to the bad reviews.You can trust me as someone who has everything The Cure has released that this is a more-than-worthy addition to your collection.I actually prefer the second half of the disc more than the first, but still love the first half as well.Do it up and treat your ears to a real work of art.

I tried
I was a huge Cure fan in the 90s. When this came out I really really wanted it to be great. I listened to it many times. I remember none of the songs and didn't like ONE song on the CD. If you want an underrated Cure CD, go get Wish. Don't even bother with this one. Completely forgetable.

Much Better Than You're Being Led To Believe
Wild Mood Swings is not a bad cd.Many of the negative reviews come right out and admit to trying to pull the rating of this cd down.Why?It usually comes down to being stuck in the past.There are a lot of people who cannot accept Robert Smith doing anything outside of Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me or Disintegration.
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DARK
want something dark and danceable? this cd is sweet. there are only like 2 or 3 slow songs on it. the rest is just pure Assemblage 23 ebm at it's finest.

Just a lttle too miserable
This is a good cd, but the gloomy depressed atmosphere is a bit smothering. Two songs do stand out, though, "Disappoint" and "Awake". The rest are ok, but heavy and not as danceable. Sometimes this sounds a little like Gary Numan. The vocals sometimes go monotone and flat. If you like depressing EBM, this is for you, but if you want something a little more risky and adventurous, try either Covenant--"The United State Of Mind" or In Strict Confidence "Holy"

Failure isn't.
"Naked" will be forever the standard by which I judge other EBM/synthpop/TI music, and it's only one of the delicious aural treats that Tom Shear has in store for avid listeners on this album.
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Editorial Review

This debut features a sparse blend of clanging percussion, aggressive bass riffs, and impassioned screaming. In spirit, the music is industrial, yet it manages to avoid the cliches critics associate with the genre (such as overly processed vocals, and megadistorted guitar sounds). The songs dispense with traditional notions of melody and harmony, focusing instead on percussive innovation and rhythmic variation. Although monophonic synth lines comprise the only tonal instrumentation, the upbeat tempos, relentless vocals, and percussive embellishment prevent the arrangements from growing tedious. Read more

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The Best by Ebb
I had the privalage of seeing them live in 1990,,,
no music here
For someone trying to get into "industrial" this is not the way to go. Hell, I wouldn't recommend this album to anyone.
i used to be overweight....
Until i bought this album! Right from the first song, this album commands you to do something physical or active. I started jogging after the first few listens, a