In noteworthy cuts like the pulsating “Control I’m Here,” “Blood Money” and “Hearts and Minds,” Nitzer Ebb’s lyrics hone in on basic emotions and issues of power and lust. For such a challenging combination of anger and rhythm, and without a dull moment, That Total Age is a monumental album.Īrmed with that highly identifiable sound, Nitzer Ebb has repeated it again and again the songs on Belief could easily be substituted for those on the first album. “Join in the Chant” became a bizarre early favorite of British acid house fans (its references to “muscle and hate” having little to do with peace and love), and equally intense songs such as “Let Your Body Learn” and “Murderous” are heard more on alternative dancefloors now than at the time of their release. Nonetheless, this is one angst-ridden band: seizing on simple catchphrases (shouted more often than sung or rapped), minimal synthesized hooklines and pounding, cathartic beats, the songs on That Total Age are industrial-strength anthems. With its aggressive music and Teutonic name, casual listeners may assume Nitzer Ebb to be of German origin when, in fact, the trio is from the tranquil English town of Chelmsford.
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