review by daniel

Let me tell you right away that I prefer the “Mekanik Kommandoh” version of this piece. This version is denser, more sophisticated and richer orchestrated (with the inclusion of a brass section, guitars and flute). The drums are no longer a lead instrument (in fact they are barely audible). In addition the choir is more polished, which means that they do not sound like the bunch of madmen that gave MK its rough edges. This might sound like a good thing, but to me it is not. If you ask me the drums and the unorthodox singing of the choir were essential to the success of MK. So the sophisticated version turns out to be the dull version (dull in comparison that is). Think of it as a domesticated beast if you will.