De-press by Maschinenkrieger KR52
MASCHINENKRIEGER KR52 . De-press . cd/digital . HANDS D331
cd in Hands Paper Pack
To press or to be pressed down? De-press plays with ambiguity - invoking both relentless pressure and the weight of existence. MASCHINENKRIEGER KR52 returns with a purist rhythm’n’noise statement: 13 tracks across 66 minutes, an album that is both punishing and engrossing. With short, enigmatic track titles and a rigorous approach, “De-press“ is a testament to the genre’s raw energy, capturing the hypnotic pull of repetition and the sheer force of mechanized sound.
From start to finish, “De-press“ embraces the classic rhythm’n’noise aesthetic the artist has been all about for over 25 years: pounding, unrelenting, deeply physical. Yet, it is no mere exercise in brute force - variation in tempo, rhythmic density, and tonal color makes this more than just a collection of rhythmical industrial club tracks. Moments of sharp, slicing aggression give way to hypnotic loops, shifts in pace keep the listener engaged, and the layered noise textures ensure a fully absorbing experience. The tracks range from strict and driving to subtly complex, offering a relentless but never monotonous ride. This album undoubtedly captures the merciless energy that has made MASCHINENKRIEGER KR52 one of the most in-demand live acts, whether on festival stages or in packed clubs.
An album designed for both body and mind - “De-press“ demands high volume and full commitment. Press play and feel the impact.
Tracklist
| 1. | 060620 | 4:33 |
| 2. | Warhead | 4:01 |
| 3. | Mental Destruction | 4:32 |
| 4. | Anhedonie | 5:03 |
| 5. | Kumitee | 6:00 |
| 6. | Just Why | 5:06 |
| 7. | De-press | 6:04 |
| 8. | Tako Tsubo | 5:04 |
| 9. | Knife To Meet You | 4:12 |
| 10. | Never Forget | 5:41 |
| 11. | Dark Energ | 5:00 |
| 12. | Setsunai | 5:47 |
| 13. | 211024 | 5:08 |
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HANDS - label for electronic music and art since 1990. HANDS is a pioneering label for contemporary electronic music, presenting artists from all over the world. The covered genres extend beyond the core business of Rhythm'n'Noise into the areas of IDM, Drum & Bass and Breakcore, Minimal Techno, Ambient, Electronica and Sound Art.