Informatik - Nymphomatik (11 tracks) +Album Reviews

Solid

Spectre | Iraq (temporarily) | 08/12/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album went straight to the bottom of my list after I bought it, for the cheesy lyrics you will read about in all of the other reviews here, but lately it has been in my cd player constantly. It is just so catchy. Once you get past the idea that Da5id Din is likely the biggest male slut on earth (or at least his lyrics lead you to beleive so), the music is quite good, and his goth-leaden sisters-of-mercy-esque voice and bad lyrics fit nicely together. It kind of gives me a nice picture of how people really justify some of the things they do. Pure genius here, whether on purpose or by accident, who can say? But one thing is for sure. The musical quality, production and structure, is phenominal. Some of the best dancy industrial electro-poppy-ness I have heard. Ever. Very very catchy. And just when the beats get repetitive, it gets switched up into some new groove. Dance-floor anthems galore. Well worth the money, just dont go expecting any life-changing, heart rending, or even intelligent lyrics. Sounds like Funker Vogt in love (imagine that).

Fear and Loathing in Kentucky!"

Something old, something new

TastyBabySyndrome | "Daddy Dagon's Daycare" - Proud Sponsor of the Lit | 05/03/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I read the reviews for this album, I was frightened by what I saw. Everything people had to say made it sound like Informatik was no more, instead replaced by something far less feeling/ far more predictable. No distortion? No talent? No more "stompy"? That didn't sound like the Informatik I had grown to love in the past. True, I had purchased Din Fiv, but this was a simple side project and not a direction in which I want such a talented band to turn in. Still, knowing how many opinions there are under the rainbow, I decided to throw caution to the wind and pick up the album anyhow.
As I listened to Nymphomatik, a nice blend of old sounds and new vocal directions, I saw what the problem. Informatik had changed the style they had previously confined themselves within, they had grown, and their album reflected that in many ways. They, like so many other bands, were not being insulted for lyrical content or for becoming like everyone else, but were being insulted for disappointing because they either changed too much or didn't change enough. It seems the critics were in and the album had gotten lost somewhere in the mix.
Personally, I found the album very appealing and would suggest it for your listening consumption. Still, If you want an accurate review, you probably shouldn't listen to anyone else's opinion beside your own. There are sound clips available for your listening pleasure, plus Metropolis records provides something to listen to as well. Between the two, you can get a feel for the album and can decide if the change (or lack of?)"

A fresh new sound for Informatik

Ted Del Prato | Acworth, GA | 06/02/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was a fan of Informatik before, but when I first heard their new album, Nymphomatik, I was pleasantly surprised. They abandoned the old slow formula for a fast paced, high energy feel easily comparable to Funker Vogt. The first 8 tracks on Nymphomatik are all gold material, but my favorites would have to be Flesh Menagerie and A Matter Of Time. The only point at which the album starts to decline in quality is with the last 3 tracks. 96 Degrees is just a bridge to the 2 remixes that follow of Perfect Stranger and Physical Education, which aren't nearly as good as the originals. However, the rest of the album is so great it doesn't even seem worth complaining about. I for one love this new style for Informatik, and hope they continue to develop future songs in this manner. If you are a industrial/EBM fan of any kind, Nymphomatik is the album to buy."

One Step Forward, But Two Steps Back

Bert Rinderle | L.A., CA United States | 04/13/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"After a few years since their last Informatik release, Da5id Din and Matthew Crofoot have returned with a new member, Tyler Newman, and a new album, Nymphomatik. The album's sound hasn't really changed since Syntax, with simple sequences blending together in nice dancey rhythms, and backing synths providing the mood. Good, basic, old-school EBM that's well-suited for the dance floor.It's disappointing is that Informatik's sound doesn't seem to have progressed, despite Da5id releasing a strong solo album under the moniker Din_Fiv (Escape to Reality) that hinted at a new musical direction. Escape to Reality sported Da5id's strongest lyrical work as well, as he seemed motivated and inspired, believing in his message.Not so with Nymphomatik, which is a lyrically thematic album dealing with the superficiality of human physical obsession. Just like the surface-oriented subject matter, the songs don't really get to the meat of the issue, and the result is a feeling that Da5id's not being quite as sincere this time. Songs like "Flesh Menagerie" and "Physical Education" deal with the pleasures of sex, but "Over" and "Hopeless" concentrate on the deeper sense of love that can never be fulfilled. It's an interesting concept, but the lyrics don't get to the heart of the matter. Despite this, Da5id's vocals have taken a remarkable leap forward. His voice is distortion-free this time, and he's got quite a powerful, dramatic voice. The lyrical harmonies rival those of T.O.Y.'s excellent recent release Space Radio. Da5id's voice seems to have been freed from the confines of distortion, and the result is his best vocal delivery by far. This refreshing change, however, is in direct paradox to the sameness of the music and the drop in lyrical quality, which is puzzling and almost frustrating. It's almost like listening to Pavarotti sing "Happy Birthday" - his voice deserves much more than simple, banal content.One definite exception to Nymphomatik's mediocrity, however, is "Matter of Time," a brilliant work that deals with never-ending obsession, and is soaked in dark, stalker-ish overtones. This song alone makes Nymphomatik worth paying attention to, and is one of the best songs the band or Da5id has ever recorded.EBM seems to be stagnating as a genre, and Informatik seems guilty of this as everyone else. There's little new here (the instrumental soundscape "96 Degrees" is a dead ringer for early Delerium noise, and the bass synth of "Physical Education" shamelessly rips off Front Line Assembly's "Heatwave"), but fans of early-90's EBM will find Nymphomatik fits perfectly. Kudos to Da5id and Co. for attempting something different with their thematical approach, but it seems they tried too hard, and despite its high production value, the album bogs down under musical repetition and shallow treatment of an potentially interesting lyrical topic."

Yucky!

P. Buche | Chicago, IL, WA | 06/09/2007

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I admit that I do like the song "Built For Pleassure". That is pterry much about it though. This is just a cheesy band as far as I have heard. These songs are just silly and I doubt that they will be making anymore records after this crappy album. They act like some kind of a rivet-stud duo...and the guys voice is annoying...especially on the really bad song "Physical Education". If you like cheese...than here it is...enjoy!"

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	Informatik Nymphomatik Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Track Listings (11) - Disc #1 Flesh Menagerie Hopeless Perfect Stranger Physical Education Over Built For Pleasure A Matter Of Time Oblivion 96 Degrees Perfect Stranger (Robot Mix By Negative Format) Physical Education (Day Job Mix By Stromkern)
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