Released
1998

Reviewed by
Kim Ann Alexander

Label

Germany


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Last Edit/Update
05 October, 1999

B-TON-K

SemiHum (at) nBeing
A compilation for the w(e)ir(e)d generation

Track Listing

I. Dream Of Inqusition
II. Vortex
III. Kill Complete
IV. White Out!
V. Lumiere D'evidence
VI. W-Cut & B-T-K Walking The Way Of The Anal Sadistic Warrior
VII. The Battle Of The Anal Sadistic Warrior
VIII. Secretion
IX. Tale
X. Greyskull
XI. Mere
XII. La Pintura Mera
XIII. Possessed
XIV. System Gamma
XV. Distorted Mind
"Clone 137" -- Additional Hidden Track original
done by :W: and modified by B-TON-K

     Another great release out of Bavaria, Germany from B-TON-K's Karl-K, Daham Recordings and Mental Ulcer Forges, SemiHum (at) nBeing is a dark, dancey, tempting piece of electronic artwork. The production is excellent, the sound is bouncy yet wicked with slices of intelligent dance music riding the back of well orchestrated militant industrial noise beats and symphonic expression. Changes in beat, timbre and melody are many in most tracks, and diversity on the CD as a whole is great.
    As always, Karl-K is a master in tempo, beats, and percussion, which can be heard on most of his work. Vocals consist of sampling, Rudy Ratzinger of the famed :Wumpscut: and Karl K. The vocals are for the most part treated to a rough, dark, sinnister feel. Additional samples consist of snarls, growls and noisey insertions. Back beats abound leaving the listener ready for the dance floor on many tracks. The extra track, "Clone 137" originally done by :W: and modified by B-TON-K, is dark, dronal synth combined with treated evil vocals, noise and bassy beats. A wonderful selection.
    SemiHum (at) nBeing is one of the best releases I have heard in the area of dark militant electronic-synth/ and industrial/dance this year. It's a spectacular piece of work.