System der Dinge -- Fear Forms Function, DSBP 1999. [Last Sigh Magazine]

1. Quiet Sun
2. Scanner
3. Dreams
4. Mindfire
5. Void
6. Dreaming Without A Cause
7. Surface
8. Les Nuits Secret
9. Epidemic
10. Lobotomy
11. Insight
12. Lose

    What a tasty blend of dark intense aggro-industrial/EBM! This Swiss duo, Ken Gubler and Oliver Jäggi have created an incredible release of power with Fear Forms Function ! It's an aggressive sound yet has the dark melodic background and processed vocals that are sure to conjure up some scary mental pictures. This is elektro at its best! Deep bass lines, interesting guitar samples, excellent sequencing and mezmerising rhythms are sure to please fans of this compelling blend of genres. FFF gives evidence to support the fact that good EMB still exists after other successful attempts by bands like XMTP, Evils Toy, Leaether Strip, FLA, Aghast View and Abscess.
    This release reminds me in part of some of the Yelworc material, which in my opinion is a compliment. The music on FFF is great for club play, DJ's and just listening at home doing whatever pleases you at the time. It has excellent beats, an "evil edge", speedy industrial, a few slower and more melodic tracks and great dance rhythms. Each track has something different to offer in terms of composition, sound, overall rhythms and incorporates incredible female vocals by Chandra Brandenberger on Les Nuits Secrets, an excellent track. If you haven't heard System der Dinge and tire of the same old industrial/EBM bands, order this release now. I doubt you will be disappointed ! Thank you TommyT for bringing System der Dinge to the USA.

About System der Dinge from their web site:

    Since the release of their first demo tape in 1992 the two band members Ken Gubler (27) and Oliver Jäggi (29) have followed their way and developed their own style. Beside the highly noticed tape "Das zweite Gesicht" the band appeared on several CD compilations. Their sound creates an intense fusion of modern electronic sounds and rhythms with classic elements of Dark Electro. The aim of the band is to create contemporary music without following too much modern trends.