Nitzer Ebb That Total Age Genres:Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock This debut features a sparse blend of clanging percussion, aggressive bass riffs, and impassioned screaming. In spirit, the music is industrial, yet it manages to avoid the cliches critics associate with the genre (such as... more » overly processed vocals, and megadistorted guitar sounds). The songs dispense with traditional notions of melody and harmony, focusing instead on percussive innovation and rhythmic variation. Although monophonic synth lines comprise the only tonal instrumentation, the upbeat tempos, relentless vocals, and percussive embellishment prevent the arrangements from growing tedious. --Michael A. Massa« less
This debut features a sparse blend of clanging percussion, aggressive bass riffs, and impassioned screaming. In spirit, the music is industrial, yet it manages to avoid the cliches critics associate with the genre (such as overly processed vocals, and megadistorted guitar sounds). The songs dispense with traditional notions of melody and harmony, focusing instead on percussive innovation and rhythmic variation. Although monophonic synth lines comprise the only tonal instrumentation, the upbeat tempos, relentless vocals, and percussive embellishment prevent the arrangements from growing tedious. --Michael A. Massa
Karl V. from LAFAYETTE, IN Reviewed on 12/10/2009...
This album is rather interesting due to what Ebb developed into. Only for the fans.
CD Reviews
TIMELESS
Ben Banned | CHICAGO | 08/12/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There is no comparison of That Total Age to any other musical work from another artist. It is NITZER EBB at their purest. It's perfect -- unrelentingly aggressive, timeless and poignant. It's as relevent today as it was when recorded. If your're looking at this recording you've already made it this far, enduldge yourself. Research their catalog and profile, they are worth it. Go see them too."
Nitzer Ebb That Total Age
Fred Mendoza | Chicago | 07/25/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My favorite album from the Industrial Age of music. I love every track and sometimes I feel winded after hearing it because I've wanted to jump out of my office chair when it plays.
I heard the tracks at clubs when I was in high school and I remember the joyous mayhem on the dance floor. The energy from the crowd was awesome. I feel sorry for kids these days who only get rap, hip hop, or pop at their clubs."
A Classic Industrial Disc
Jujubaba | USA | 11/06/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I doubt some of the negative reviewers were even born when this album was released in 87. Available only on Vinyl and tape! Nitzer Ebb's seminal album recorded when they were only teenagers! Unique, innovative and relentless. Heard only at good industrial clubs (only a few back then) and very select and progressive college radio station late night programs. Radical music for it time that still holds it's ground today. The first album of a genre defining band. Listen and learn from the masters. Get Belief also and see what they were able to do once Flood got on board."
Worth..
Vanes | Stratosphere | 08/19/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is worth Getting.I must sAy.Though one can't mentioN certain..people..some don't care.Jeff Dudevoire played this..Amy OlsOn (other individuals I must work out my feelings about..)helped me (Certain cute ((OOHH scary Vanessa..))and sweet people one can't wave to (sweet girls will make up their own minds..what will they be told? Who's scary VAnessa? All bad?? Explain lack of stalking and other cruel behaviors..no she can't..If you tell someone you've been charged with phone harrassment..((Love will never be lost..Vanessa's more than that..she's "transcending.. the fall from the garden.."((("Brown-Eyed Girl"--Dead Can Dance,off "Toward The Within"..)))))By gollY they think they'll press charges too..)in thEir car although one can rememBer helping thEm when they were ill and their mother..)reclaim it.."