Strike 1 (The remix wars): Haujobb vs. :wumpscut:
:wumpscut: (remixed by Haujobb)
- In the Night (Enhanced Vision)
- Die in Winter (Seasons Change; Springtime)
- Mother (Oral Staircase)
Haujobb (remixed by :wumpscut:)
- Consciousness (Thought Combattery1)
- World Window (Fusion-mix)
- Nezzwerk (Full Access-mix)
This release presents us with two of the masters in the electro-industrial
community taking turns at remixing each others material, often by merging in
strong elements of their own work into the remixes. Haujobb's remixing work
gives the :wumpscut: tracks a heavier dance element (especially on the Die in
Winter remix with its rap-oriented beat) and includes a heavy alien/outer space
impression that is often present in much of Haujobb's own work. :Wumpscut;'s
remixing work, on the other hand, gives the Haujobb tracks a very somber feel
to them, much like a lot of Rudy's own work. But both of the artists infuse
some magic to their remixes as well, that make these songs transcend anything
as simple as just sounding like a combination of the two artist's individual
styles. This is especially true on :wumpscut:'s last remix -- it creates an
image of a tribal ritual somewhere in the jungles of South America working
itself into a frenzy. This was not a style I would easily associate with
:wumpscut:, but I was pleasantly surprised with the results. If the other
remix wars are this good, I will be satisfied.
(Kevin Congdon)
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