Boots

The BOOTS single contains an awesome cover and two remixes of "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'," as well as a song called "Back In The U.S.S.A." that was briefly sampled at the beginning of ATTAK. Worth buying for any KMFDM fan.

To be honest, when I first listened to BOOTS, I started laughing. It was only because it seemed random that KMFDM would do a cover of Nancy Sinatra and their new version is just so different. I can no longer picture a little girl in a skirt prancing around in boots. Definitely a single worth checking out. The first track is the cover by KMFDM, the second track is a remix by KMFDM, the third track is a remix by some other guy (Don't remember and honestly don't care), and fourth track is a new song by KMFDM. The first two tracks are great new versions of "These Boots Are Mad For Walkin'," but the second remix was too redundant and boring. Finally, the new song "Back In The USSA" I was hoping it'd be a somewhat cover of The Beatles "Back In The USSR" but this is an original song by KMFDM, which is quite good. Expectations for the new album are looking good and I think after MDFMK, Sascha and Tim make a good team and the rest of the collaborators on KMFDM are doing great too. P.S. Isn't it funny how some people hate musicians, yet they know their whole life story and can't stop talking about them? (Review: artsy from la)

Before the inception of the new KMFDM album and a return to their discarded moniker for Attak's release, KMFDM showcased their Metropolis debut with this, a 4 song single entitled Boots. On it is the returning cast of characters that the band has slimmed down to, with Skold, Sascha, Lucia, providing songs that aren't exactly groundbreaking but that are a good return to form. Its an odd single, too, because neither of the songs are released on the full length portion of angst provided by the band. This was more like an announcement that hailed the audience and announced that they were back and that they had Brute in tow once more. When I first picked up the release, I thought it was actually entertaining to hear KMFDM do their coverage of These Boots Are Made For Walkin' in a fashion all their own. With three tunes that shift from a heavy anthem, a synthesized playground of sound, and something in-between the two, they make the song something that is their own, much in the same right that Madonna's Justify my Love and U2's Mysterious Ways were found in their capable hands in some past life. Within them I found two I like, one I didn't really care for, but that were at least worth a listen. Also included on the album is something of a throwback that seems to have sounds of an older KMFDM entwined in Sasha's approach that he doesn't seem to want to give up, exclaiming that the band is "Back in the USSA." For fans of KMFDM wanting more, this is a release that is entertaining. It is also new material that isn't available in any other forum, and that makes it worth picking up. For people that are simply wanting to experience, though, I would never recommend a single as some form of seeking out new material. This line-up has been in effect through the last few releases the band has in tow, so checking out MDFMK's self-titled release or Attack would be better suited to new ears. Personally, I like it, but singles, well, they are an acquired taste.

In June, I went to my first KMFDM concert, and there I heard on of the most inventive covers in existence. Of course when I got home I had to go out and buy the single. This cover is daring and really easy to get into. It takes an already great song, and takes it to the next level while maintaining that signature bass line that we all love from Nancy Sinatra's classic. KMFDM gives an old favorite a modern twist, but still manages to give the classic justice. The remixes are an interesting addition, but verge on the annoying. Back in the USSA is a wonderful tribute to the Beatles' in typical KMFDM fashion. Major applause to Sascha.

Sasha K, is back, with a new group of musicians, and it all works very well. KMFDM are back fron a almost two year hiatus from new material, and if "boots" is any indication of what ATTAK is going to be all about, then i think we're all in for a supprise... KMFDM on the radio? on mtv? on the cover of spin or rolling stone? All possible my freinds... so pick up boots to tide yourself over until ATTAK hits stores in march...

This is one of those songs that from the moment you hear it, you can't get enough of it. KMFDM show off all their industrial and experimental super powers to blast you away with this fantastically heavy and random mixed song. You can't resist the lure of this still sexy but excitingly metal remix. KMFDM were the founders of electro/industrial/metal and reveal the inspirations for band styles such as Marilyn Manson and Orgy. This single is dangerous, you a guaranteed a rush true KMFDM stlye.

Return to NIHIL type stuff. This is an awesome single that makes you want to dance - or even tell that jack in your life to hit the road - Cause you have a brand new pack of matches! KMFDM managed to not only spice up the classic, but remix it several times. So if you don't like it one way - you're sure to love it the other...

Gotta love KMFDM's twisted sense of humor. What other industrial band would think of covering the Nancy Sinatra classic "These Boots Are Made For Walking"? At the time, I got this single because it wasn't going to be included with the band's album "ATTAK". Being the diehard KMFDM fan that I am, I just had to get it. I wasn't so hot for the original song "Back in the USSA". The song really didn't do much for me. It wasn't bad, all I'm saying that the song wasn't one of the band's best songs that they have ever done. As for their version of the Nancy Sinatra song, I absolutely loved. They managed to turn a polished pop song into a killer industrial song. The original mix KMFDM did was aggressive yet catchy. The remixes were excellent. Dorona Alberti's vocals were excellent as usual. For new fans of KMFDM, Dorona Alberti sang on KMFDM's earlier albums (most notably "Nihil" and "Money"). I never thought about it but Dorona's vocals reminded me of the band's current vocalist Lucia Cifarelli. I loved both remixes however I think the candy remix is slightly better partly due to Raymond Watts' vocals. Gotta love that man's ferocious growl. Overall great single.

Auf der Single sind zwei echt starke Songs, die so auf keinem Album zu finden sind. Musik top. Allerdings gefällt mir das Mastering nicht. Da ist alles zu platt komprimiert, es ist keine Dynamik vorhanden. Da dies allerdings bei quasi allen KMFDM Scheiben ab '97 der fall ist war das absehbar. Trotzdem 1 Stern Abzug.