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Defekt

Oomph! · 1995

59 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal · Neue Deutsche Härte

A dark and aggressive blend of industrial metal with haunting melodies and provocative lyrics.

Defekt is an album by Oomph!, released in 1995. A dark and aggressive blend of industrial metal with haunting melodies and provocative lyrics. 'Defekt' is significant for its role in popularizing the Neue Deutsche Härte genre alongside contemporaries like Rammstein. It received positive reviews that helped establish Oomph! as a key influence in the industrial metal scene, particularly in German-speaking countries. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Defekt sound like?

A dark and aggressive blend of industrial metal with haunting melodies and provocative lyrics. Rooted in industrial metal and Neue Deutsche Härte.

What makes Defekt by Oomph! notable?

'Defekt' is significant for its role in popularizing the Neue Deutsche Härte genre alongside contemporaries like Rammstein. It received positive reviews that helped establish Oomph! as a key influence in the industrial metal scene, particularly in German-speaking countries. Released in 1995, 'Defekt' was Oomph!'s third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Sperm.' At this stage, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the Neue Deutsche Härte movement, blending heavy metal with electronic elements. The album marked a critical point where they began to gain wider recognition beyond Germany.

How many songs are on Defekt?

Defekt has 12 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·59:01

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hate Sweet Hate Standout 5:35
  • 2 Ice-Coffin 4:55
  • 3 Willst du Hoffnung? 5:03
  • 4 Hello My Name Is Cancer Standout 3:51
  • 5 Zeitweilig incontinent 2:01
  • 6 Hast du geglaubt? 4:33
  • 7 Come and Kick Me 6:24
  • 8 Turn the Knife 4:57
  • 9 Decubitus vulgaris 2:08
  • 10 Mitten ins Herz 5:05
  • 11 Your Love Is Killing Me Standout 4:02
  • 12 Defekt 10:23

Release Date

January 1, 1995

Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

59 min 1 sec