Yeah! (KMFDM EP)
| "YEAH!" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by KMFDM | ||||
| from the album HELL YEAH | ||||
| Released | June 23, 2017 | |||
| Format | 7"/CD/EP | |||
| Studio | Chameleon Recording Studios - Hamburg | |||
| Genre | Industrial | |||
| Length | 21:05 | |||
| Label | earMUSIC | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lucia Cifarelli / Sascha Konietzko | |||
| Producer(s) | Chris Harms, Gared Dirge, Lucia Cifarelli, Sascha Konietzko | |||
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| Audio sample | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Puregrainaudio |   |
| Soundlab | |
| Sputnikmusic | 3.2/5 |
YEAH! is a single CD/EP released by German industrial rock pioneers KMFDM in advance of their 20th studio album HELL YEAH. EarMUSIC released the single, YEAH!, in North America on June 23, 2017.[1]
Reception
Soundblab rated YEAH! as 7 out of 10.[1] Puregrainaudio rated YEAH! as 7 out of 10.[2] Sputnikmusic rated YEAH! as 3.0 out of 5.[3] The single's first track, "Hell Yeah" (Album Version) appears on the album HELL YEAH.[4] ReGen offers that "Hell Yeah" (Album Version) was a "signature KMFDM track that is sure to become a fan favorite."[5] PopMatters described the single's first track "Hell Yeah" (Album Version) as "a pillar of the band’s sound".[6] Blabbermouth described "Hell Yeah" (Album Version) as "a joyous preamble".[7] Loudwire offers a report of the single's release.[8] Joseph Majsterski of SoundBlab offers a detailed critique of the single.[1] Majsterski had praise for "Hell Yeah" (Album Version) saying that it was "worth a listen."[1]
Publisher's notes
EarMUSIC described the single YEAH! as a "wholly new and surprising direction" and a "crossover between techno/dance and heavy metal".[9] For the upcoming album, HELL YEAH, earMUSIC released an Official Lyric Video of "Hell Yeah" (Album Version) for YEAH!.[10] EarMUSIC went on to say “Hell Yeah” Album Versions as "an instant KMFDM 'classic' with its ultra-heavy beat and Sascha Konietzko’s trademark cynical lyrics."[10]
Track listing
Source[4]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ""Hell Yeah" (Album Version)" | Sascha Konietzko | 5:07 |
| 2. | ""Freak Flag" (Edit)" | Lucia Cifarelli, Konietzko | 3:37 |
| 3. | ""Hell Yeah"(Lord Of The Lost Version)" | Sascha Konietzko | 4:34 |
| 4. | ""Attak 2017"(KMFDM Remix)" | Lucia Cifarelli, Konietzko | 3:42 |
| 5. | ""Hell Yeah"(Edit)" | Sascha Konietzko | 4:05 |
| Total length: | 21:05 | ||
| Only "Hell Yeah" (Album Version) and "Freak Flag" (Edit) appear on the promotional 45 rpm. |
| Only "Hell Yeah" (Album Version) and "Freak Flag" (Edit) appear on the album HELL YEAH. |
| "Hell Yeah" (Lord Of The Lost Version) does not appear on the album HELL YEAH. |
| "Hell Yeah" (Edit) seems to be a remix for radio and doesn't appear on the album HELL YEAH..[1] |
| "Attak 2017" version occurs only on this single and was previously unreleased. |
| Sascha Konietzko mentions that Sin Quirin of Ministry has sampled guitar on the single.[11] |
Credits
Source[4]
- Bass, Drums, Synths, Vocals, and "Tweaker" – Sascha Konietzko
- Drums, Percussion [Toms] – Andy Selway (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 5)
- Guitar – Chris Harms (tracks: 2, 4), Jules Hodgson (tracks: 1, 3, 5)
- Vocals – Lucia Cifarell (tracks: 2, 4), Annabella Asia (track: 1), Mika Harms (tracks: 1, 3, 5)
- Producers – Chris Harms (track: 3), Gared Dirge (track: 3), Lucia Cifarelli (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5), Sascha Konietzko (all)
- Mixed & Mastered By – Benjamin Lawrenz, Chris Harms at Chameleon Recording Studios Hamburg
- Artwork – Aidan Hughes aka Brute!
- Layout – Alexander Mertsch
In the media
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Majsterski, Joseph. "[18459] KMFDM - Yeah! - Singles - Reviews". Soundblab. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ↑ Lynch, J. Kevin. "KMFDM - "Hell Yeah" [Album Review]". puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
- ↑ "KMFDM - Yeah! User Opinions - sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 YEAH! - KMFDM | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-05-20
- ↑ "KMFDM - YEAH! EP". ReGen Magazine. 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ↑ "KMFDM: Hell Yeah". PopMatters. 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ↑ Blabbermouth (2017-10-28). "Hell Yeah - KMFDM". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ↑ Christopher, Michael. "KMFDM Announce Two New Releases + Fall 2017 U.S. Tour". Loudwire. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ↑ "YEAH !". ear-music.shop. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 KMFDM "HELL YEAH" Official Lyric Video, retrieved 2020-05-20
- ↑ "KMFDM InterView: Hot on the Wire, Spread Like Wildfire!". ReGen Magazine. 2017-05-09. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
External links
- KMFDM DØTKØM site
- "BRUTE! Propaganda", Aidan Hughes's official site
- KMFDM official site
- KMFDM STORE!
- Official Lyric Video for HELL YEAH
- KMFDM - YEAH! (EP) - Amazon.com Music
- KMFDM - Yeah ! (2017, CD) | Discogs
- KMFDM - YEAH! EP - ReGen Magazine
- Yeah! - EP by KMFDM on Apple Music
- KMFDM - Following the release of the album teaser EP “YEAH’’
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