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The most frustrating thing about WWIII is that it's so darn inconsistent. Kicking off with the Atari Teenage Riot-sounding and George Bush Jr.-sampling title track, WWIII sounds like it's going to be an inspired affair. The Bush-led Iraqi war has given KMFDM plenty of fuel for their disdain toward America circa 2003, so listeners with differing views will find little to like about the lyrics. On the fierce "Jihad," the band paints the human race as "a dying species" that is "poor sick dumb numb feeding on feces." Lucia Cifarelli's vocal and songwriting contributions are excellent (the forgettable tracks don't feature her writing), and her near-pop "From Here on Out" ends up as the highlight of the album. The nihilism keeps up until the silly "Intro" roll-calls the band à la the B-52's' "Song for a Future Generation," and of course, closes the album. It's a cute little ditty, but it's almost dumb enough to wipe away any chance of taking the rest of the album seriously. There's about five or six songs' worth of truly great KMFDM with the just-right combination of churning guitars, symphonic keyboards, and stern vocals lesser bands imitate. Perhaps in a race to be topical, WWIII too often sounds rushed and unfinished, with material that KMFDM's followers would pass on. ~ David Jeffries
Live Recording
Recorded at Gulag, Soundhouse, Kommandozentrale and The Pigsty, Seattle, Washington.
Personnel: Sascha Konietzko (vocals, synthesizer, drums, programming, loops); Bill Rieflin (vocals, drums, snare drum); Andy Selway (vocals, drums); Cheryl Wilson, Lucia Cifarelli, Raymond Watts (vocals); Julia Hodgson (guitar, banjo, strings, piano, synthesizer, drums, programming); Curt Golden (harmonica).
Audio Mixers: Chris Shepard; KMFDM.
Recording information: Chicago Recording Co (03/1996); Gulag (03/1996); Kommandozentrale (03/1996); Ranch Apocalypse, London, England (03/1996); Soundhouse (03/1996); Studio D, Chicago, IL (03/1996); Studio X, Seattle, WA (03/1996); The Pigsty, Seattle, WA (03/1996).
KMFDM includes: Sascha Konietzko (vocals, synthesizer, bass, programming); Lucia Cifarelli (vocals); Jules Hodgson (guitar, banjo, programming); Andy Selway, Bill Reiflin.
Alternative Press (p.156) - 3 out of 5 - "This is a politically potent set list..." Wwiii Music | List Price | $13.97 (You save $2.48) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Urban Soundtrack, Industrial | | Label | Sanctuary | | Orig Year | 2003 | | All Time Sales Rank |  19293  | | CD Universe Part number | 6197583 | | Catalog number | 84636 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 23, 2003 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | KMFDM | | Engineer | Jules Hodgson; Marc Heal; Raymond Watts; Sam Hofstedt; Sascha Konietzko | | Personnel | Bill Rieflin - vocals, drums, snare drum
Cheryl Wilson
Sascha Konietzko - vocals, synthesizer, drums, programming, loops
Raymond Watts - vocals
Andy Selway - vocals, drums
Lucia Cifarelli
Julia Hodgson - guitar, banjo, strings, piano, synthesizer, drums, programming
Curt Golden - harmonica
Julia Hodgson - guitar, banjo, strings, piano, synthesizer, drums, programming
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Wwiii Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Good Stuff
I really enjoy this cd, I mean its not there old stuff but alot of people should understand, if a great band keeps playing the same music, it gets old, and i also do think its the truth on the message, great time to listen to with all this political crap going on, and good if you dislike Bush like myself.
Submitted by chrisfndrake (Michigan) 
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As strong as ever....
KMFDM is still going strong on this one. The band lineup has pretty much stayed the same for the last couple of albums, and it helps make 'WWIII' more consistent start to finish. Do they still rock?? Yes. Are they still angry?? Yes, in fact they're getting specific in their targets now. Almost every tracks's a keeper on this one, and the last song 'Outro' expands upon a fine tradition that all of us longtime fans will pick up on. Great guitar work as always, Bill Rieflin reappears with drums on some songs, and Lucia's singing is well integrated now to give the tunes some estrogen. If you've been a fan all along, get it. If you're just starting out, start with something older and work your way into this one to be on the safe side.
Submitted by a reviewer (Golden, CO USA)
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Definitly a good listen, yet i feel they possess so much more potential. Overall, this is one good album.
Submitted by Dayna (Vic, Australia)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No I still miss En Esch.
I picked this one up in Feb '04 in Germany and wasn't sure what to expect. Yes, the anti-war thing gets old, but I still loved a good portion of the tracks. WWIII grabbed me by the short and curlys and Blackball definately felt like good old KMFDM. It's been a while since I've heard an entirely German track from them. Overall, a must have for long-time, Die-hard fans.
Submitted by irongrenadier249 (Kabul, Afghanistan)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Generation X's Bible
this possibly has to be the best KMFDM album, evolution even.
this speaks the truth about today's society, especially how america is = screwed up.
if you didnt like this album and you are american = your a patriot and i dont like you. at least the person who runs our country can read
Submitted by dead_svperstar (Albury, NSW, Australia)
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