Released
1998

Label
Zoth Ommog

Reviewed by
Jason X

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02 October, 1999

Melotron

Mörderwerk

Track Listing

1. Tränen Aus Staub
2. Der Blaue Planet
3. Glühendes Spiel
4. Dein Meister
5. Angst
6. Maschinen Aus Stahl
7. Kindertraum
8. Sehnsucht
9. Traumzeit
10. Die Maske
11. Es Ist Vorbei
12. Im Kreis

     Zoth Ommog's hottest new synth-pop act to hit the European scene has arrived. Similar in style to And One, Melotron's music consists of droning, melodic beats sometimes veering into softer synth-pop tones. Melotron are Andy, Edgar, and Hilde hailing from Germany. Their debut album is Mörderwerk which means Murder Work in German. Surprisingly, most of the music is not violent at all. It all rests within the lyrics which are all sung in 100% German. For those with a love for German-sung synth-pop, this would more than satisfy your need.
     The first song begins with trumpets of glory paving way for the start of the album. Almost like you are about to be engulfed in a major motion picture. After that medley, the beat kicks in and so does the lovely synth. Andy's soothing voice makes you want to bob your head to the beat. Der Blau Planet is just as friendly as the first. A cheerful, yet somewhat moody piece, this song has that get-in-your-car-and-smile-while-driving attitude to it. Glühendes Spiel is erotic in play. A sensual song which takes that dramatic approach to it. Dein Meister has that monotone beat with monotone vocal to it which is like a German robot song. Angst is an intrumental with different sounds of ambience. It sounds like a song about challenging the inner anger inside and coming through with terms of reality. It melds so perfectly into the next song, Maschinen Aus Stahl. A soft song which sounds like a love song although the title means, "Machines of Steel." Perhaps this is a song about love being existent in industrial societies. A soothing tune that can often bring tears to one's eyes. Kindertraum is an upbeat tune that flows with rythym that moves the body. Sehnsucht sounds like a German-sung 80's love song. Traumzeit is a bit on the heaviest side which Melotron can muster. It drives a steady beat into Die Maske which has a great dance beat to it. But then the beat dies down, and then the slowest and saddest song comes on. The piano parts make the song as melacholic as the lyrics themselves. This makes you want to stand on a cliff as the sunset goes beyond the horizon and view yourself from afar. As the album draws to a close, the final song is like a carnival that reminds you that this entire album was a movie. The credits are rolling as the final song ends.
     Zoth Ommog's latest synth-pop act is one to look for. Although Mörderwerk is not available domestically in U.S. stores, it is worth the extra dollars to import this album. Although often compared to And One, they have their own distinctive sound. A raw beauty such as Mörderwerk should be considered a classic among the genre because of the growing popularity of synth-pop. Hopefully, Melotron will be brought over by a smart record company and realize what true talent these boys from Deustchland are.