German duo Intent:Outtake has released “Der Stille Tod”, a dark and brute industrial album that impresses with its catchy melodies and solid production.
The guitars and drums on the album are very powerful and energetic Every sound can be heard clearly and the various instruments and effects are well balanced. The production is really good overall and adds an extra dimension to the music.
There is also a good mix of faster and slower tracks on the album, which makes it very varied. Tracks like “Hate Stimulation” and “Drowned” are fast and aggressive, while “Bridges Burn” and “Solitude” are slow and melancholic. The lyrics are profound and deal with themes like isolation, loss and loneliness. It is interesting to see how these themes are expressed through the music and the singer’s voice.
The song “Tic Toc Tod” is one of the highlights on Intent:Outtakes album “Der Stille Tod”. With its fast beats, gritty guitar riffs and catchy synth melodies, it’s an energetic track that immediately draws the listener in.
The lyrics of the song are very introspective and deal with the theme of inevitable death. The lines “Tic Toc Death, time is running out, I know I must go soon” reflect the finality of life and create an atmosphere of darkness and melancholy.
“Tabula Rasa”, on the other hand, is a dark industrial song with a heavy bassline, fast beats and a powerful voice. The song is known for its energetic instrumentation and catchy chorus.
The song’s lyrics are introspective and deal with themes of loss, pain, and the possibility of making a fresh start. The singer expresses his thoughts and feelings with a strong voice that perfectly matches the music.
The second verse of the song says, “Shut down, let go, release, ignite the fire that burns within you.” These lines reflect the theme of renewal that is present in the song. The song’s chorus is catchy and has an anthemic quality.
The combination of hard guitar riffs, fast beats and catchy melodies makes “Wie der Sturm” one of the strongest tracks on the album. The song is another example of Intent:Outtake’s ability to translate complex themes into gripping music while maintaining their signature atmosphere.
Overall, “Der Stille Tod” is a very strong album that can definitely be recommended for fans of industrial and darkwave music. It’s dark, energetic and catchy, but also profound and melancholic. Intent:Outtake has proven with this album that they are one of the most interesting and promising bands of the German industrial scene.
