Funkstörung, which roughly translate into "radio
interference", originated in the German town of Rosenheim,
near Munich, at the beginning of the 90's. Michael
Fakesch and Chris De Lucas, the minds behind the
machines, have been labeled as the German version of
Autechre, with good
reason. Like their British counterparts, Fakesch
& De Lucas have been heavily influenced by the Hip-Hop
culture, they have their own label, Musik Aus Strom,
and they produce some of the most abstract music around.
Unlike the Sheffield duo though, Funkstörung add
some vocal performances to their electro funk, ranging
from rap to ethereal female voices.
After a myriad of 12'' for different labels as well
as their own, and an album of remixes released last
year, they now put their very own productions into an
album format.
Appetite For Disctruction is a mind-blowing
experience. Not quite as extreme as Autechre,
but not far off, the 12 tracks composing this record
all display some amazingly complex sounds and beats.
Melodies are scarce, hardly identifiable, and tend to
pop up when least expected. Instead of reassuring, the
collage of voices and songs only adds to the disturbing
impression of watching human beings trapped into some
kind of disfunctioning machinery.
Like Autechre, Funkstörung
manage to produce with Appetite For Disctruction,
a very evocative, colourful and ever changing soundtrack,
on which everyone is free to put their own pictures.
This album is not easily accessible, but very rewarding
indeed. Funkstörung are master at their art and
produce some of the most fantastic and modern music
of their time.
5/5 |
