Rammstein delivers one of the better covers on the disc and this single is packed with mixes and a surprise bonus multimedia track. Their cover is mixed by a number of people including Charlie Clouser who was working heavily with Nine Inch Nails at the time and was a member of the touring band. KMFDM also contribute a mix.
The first mix is from Goth-Metal band Tiamat. It's a dark and slow grind mix that really devolves the track into something seething. It's followed by two mixes from Clouser who famously takes metal tracks and turns them into club friendly rock outs. He delivers on both of his mixes. The first being more accessible than the second. He takes the vocals on the second mix and gives them the midi treatment. Still, the beat is there and the song is simply groovy!
The final mix by KMFDM is more industrial than the previous mixes. Not only does it sound more industrial, but it's also stripped of most instrumentation going for a minimalist approach. Finally, there's a live multimedia clip accessible through your computer. You can watch the band play 'Wollt Ihr Das Bett In Flammen Sehen' from their first album "Herzeleid". The track was recorded live in Berlin in 1996. It's an awesome performance and gives you an idea of what the band are actually like in a live setting.
This CD is packed with cool stuff and comes in a slim case. It is worth the price. I think it's loaded with value and you shouldn't feel even slightly guilty about adding it to your collection. My final words: A CD WORTH STRIPPING FOR.
RAMMSTEIN - STRIPPED
01. Stripped
02. Stripped (Psilonaut Mix)
03. Stripped (Heavy Mental Mix)
04. Stripped (Tribute To Dusseldorf Mix)
05. Stripped (FKK Mix)
06. Wollt Ihr Das Bett In Flammen Sehen (Live Arena, Berlin '96.5.01)
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