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By the time its third album was released, the Chicago-based electronic duo Die Warzau (Jim Marcus and Van Christie) had already released two albums (1989's Disco Rigido and 1991's Big Electric Metal Bass Face) on two record labels. After several years of inactivity (though the band did production work for Sister Machine Gun and KMFDM), Die Warzau finally resurfaced in 1995 with Engine; the album was released on the Chicago-based industrial-music label Wax Trax, and this new home fit Die Warzau like a silk glove. Engine is a major leap forward for Die Warzau, as it contains some of its most hard-hitting (and surprisingly pop-friendly) material. The album is diverse in sounds and styles, and the mixture of moods and musical approach shows astonishing artistic depth. Engine utilizes many of the ingredients of Die Warzau's first two albums, but the band has evolved considerably since its debut, utilizing a more apparent dance approach with each successive release. Atmospheric, electronic sound collages, squealing guitars, and minimalist lyrics are at the forefront on tracks like "Grounded" and "Muck." "Grounded" is particularly strong, combining Nine Inch Nails-style chanting in its chorus with rap-flavored verses. But the song is unusually catchy, showing off Die Warzau's expertise in crafting pop hooks without sacrificing the heavy approach. "Heroin A.D." is also a keeper, with its inventive mixture of sax, piano, and throbbing bass. Engine's best track is the haunting "All Good Girls." The tune's chilling lyric contrasts beautifully with its quiet, repetitive groove, making "All Good Girls" sound like some sort of demented lullaby. Die Warzau's mixture of musical styles on Engine can take a listener by surprise -- track by track, it's difficult to predict what direction the band will take next. The song's subject matter is surprising in itself, revealing another side of a band that isn't shy about expressing its political views, but the straightforward, almost pop-friendly approach on "All Good Girls" makes much of Engine's genre-hopping seem excessive by comparison. Fortunately, Die Warzau possesses the sophistication and craftsmanship to make Engine a remarkably intelligent release in a genre not really known for its depth. Simply put, Engine is one of the greatest industrial albums of all time. ~ William Cooper
Recording information: Warzone 1, Chicago, IL.
Die Warzau includes: Jim Marcus (vocals), Van Christie (guitar, programming).
Personnel: Jim Marcus (vocals, drums, percussion); Van Christie (guitar, keyboards); Jason McNinch (guitar, vibraphone); Louis Svitek (guitar); Mars Williams (horns); Martin Atkins (drums); Jason More (percussion); Matt Warren (programming, turntables); Chris Randall (programming).
Alternative Press (2/95, pp.58-59) - "...For the artisan, true craftmanship lies in the careful attention to details. Warzau have long understood this....with ENGINE they've achieved true mastery of the electronic craft. The skilled mixings of genres and styles is mere child's play for them..."
Option (7-8/95, p.99) - "...The problem with Die Warzau is that it's too smart for its own good; its musical sophistication is admirable but not particularly accesible..." Engine Music | List Price | $16.98 (You save $2.99) | | Category | Rock Albums, Dance CDs, Alternative, Rock/Pop, Industrial | | Label | Wax Trax! | | Orig Year | 1995 | | All Time Sales Rank |  186981  | | CD Universe Part number | 1152675 | | Catalog number | 7216 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Feb 28, 1995 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Jim Marcus; Van Christie | | Engineer | Vanessa Cook; Dan Agne; Jason McNinch; Matt Warren; Scott Ramsayer; Steve Levy; Van Christie | | Personnel | Mars Williams - horns
Martin Atkins - drums
Louis Svitek - guitar
Chris Randall - programming
Jason More - percussion
Jim Marcus - vocals, drums, percussion
Matt Warren - programming, turntables
Van Christie - guitar, keyboards
Jason McNinch - guitar, vibraphone
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Die Warzau Engine Songs | 1. | Missing It |
| 2. | Liberated |
| 3. | Lizardoplacentis |
| 4. | Muck |
| 5. | Cyberdelia Non Corborundum |
| 6. | Grounded |
| 7. | Heoinad |
| 8. | Belly |
| 9. | Ultraplanet |
| 10. | Pughead (Badacidanimals) |
| 11. | Allgoodgirls |
| 12. | Material |
| 13. | Shakespeare |
| 14. | Amphibious |
| 15. | America |
| 16. | [Untitled Track] |
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