Wumpscut is one of the most prolific and popular bands in the dark electro music scene. Never have they released an album with such war-like percussion, threatening sequences, or barbed hooks sharp as knives.
Wumpscut is one of the most prolific and popular bands in the dark electro music scene. Never have they released an album with such war-like percussion, threatening sequences, or barbed hooks sharp as knives.
"Listen to all those haters out there! Criticizing an album because it's not "industrial" enough? What are you guys, a bunch of conservative Republicans? No, this album is not Bunkertor 7 or MFAST, but get over it. It's slow and grinding, like a torture device. All praise for the Master for taking a break from the dance-floor! Besides, if he wasn't making you mad, he wouldn't be doing his job now, eh?"
What I expected, but not bad at all
EerieVonEvil | The Rabbit Hole | 03/27/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Rudy's new album is very good. He uses some more of that computerized voice effect that he used on the Wreath Of Barbs track. Its not as dark or harsh as EmbryoDead(which I liked best) but its not all that bad either. Its a lot slower as far as beats go and of course its evil as hell. The booklet contains pictures of someones hands grabbing at their torn stomache. The lyrics are evil as usual too which is good. The only thing I didnt like about the album is that it doesnt hit any new ground. The sounds are similar and the songs dont give me goosbumps like past masterpieces i.e. Bunker Gate 7 or EmbryoDead. Maybe its just because I havent had a chance to listen to the album several times yet, to get the full feel effect. One thing is for sure its good mood music, perfect for a dark evening or Halloween, or if youre like me...anytime. Its a new full length Wumpscut so I'm not complaining. If youre looking for a faster harsher, more evil Wumpscut, this isnt it. Its a slower, quieter, but still evil Wumpcut. Highlight tracks are Crown of Thorns, Our Fatal Longing, Just A Tenderness(that title sounds funny to me), and In the Peace of Night. Not for newcomers, but longtime Wumpscut fans(like me) will be happy."
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's the Evil Counting Song!
SkaerKrow | Columbus, Ohio | 09/01/2004
(1 out of 5 stars)
"After delivering the bipolar yet largely enjoyable album "Wreath of Barbs," :wumpscut: has returned with their worst effort to date. This is uninspired drek of the worst kind. The songs sound like they were made using some paint-by-numbers composition program. Behold the joy of being flogged endlessly by looped choruses, sleepy mid-tempo beats and some of the worst lyrics ever delivered by an industrial band (the chorus to Fatal Longing is "1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8" repeated ad nauseam). The high points of the album don't come until the end, with Fallen Angel being the only middle of the album track worth mentioning. Music this shallow might be par for the course for corporate rock radio, but from an artist like Rudy Ratzinger its just insulting. We know you can do better."
A Great Buy if you like all :wumpscut:....
panikmanifesto15 | WV, USA | 01/21/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This CD wasn't quite as good as wreath of barbs, because I like a lot of Rudy's faster music, and this CD is slower, definately... but I do love this CD, I love all of Rudy's work... The best tracks, I'd say are "Crown of Thorns", "March of the Dead", "Fallen Angel", and "Your Last Salute". The others are good too, maybe I just need to listen to this CD more... definately worth the money if you love :wumpscut:."