4E - The Gentle Killer

Review by Patricia VanDamme

The Gentle Killer by 4E: A Techno Odyssey You Didn’t Know You Needed Let’s get one thing straight—when you hear “The Gentle Killer,” don’t expect some soft, cuddly synth fairy tale. Nope. This 2016 gem from Khan Off Fistland (who wrote AND produced the whole shebang) is more like an electrified slap to the face. It’s raw, unfiltered techno and electro vibes served up with a side of attitude. Released via Not On Label (Khan Self-released) and Sockett, this album feels like it crawled out of Fistland itself—a mythical place where beats are king and basslines rule supreme. Now, let’s talk tracks because that’s what you’re here for. First up, “Warm Leatherette.” Oh man, this track slaps harder than your morning coffee buzz. The pulsing rhythm grabs you by the collar and whispers, “You’re staying awake now, buddy.” There’s something hypnotic about its mechanical groove—it’s not overly complicated, but dang if it doesn’t burrow into your brain like an earworm on steroids. Fun fact? This track appears three times under slightly different spellings (Warm Lethereth, Warm Leatherettte), which might be lazy or genius depending on how much caffeine you’ve had today. Either way, it sticks. Then there’s “Next (Who's Dead?)”, a haunting little number that sounds like what happens when robots go through an existential crisis. Is it bouncy? Yes. Is it creepy? Absolutely. The repetition of those icy synths gives off serious “abandoned warehouse at 3 AM” energy, and honestly? I love it. If you’ve ever wondered what techno would sound like after humanity goes extinct, well…here’s your answer. Other standouts include “Mind Frame,” which feels like a fever dream trapped inside a circuit board, and the titular track, “Gentle Killer,” which lives up to its name in the most ironic way possible. It’s less ‘gentle’ and more ‘I will destroy you with sub-bass.’ What makes The Gentle King Killer so memorable isn’t just its relentless beats—it’s the sheer personality dripping off every note. Sure, it’s self-released, so you won’t find glossy production values or polished edges. But maybe that’s the charm. It’s gritty, imperfect, and weirdly human for something so steeped in machine music. Final thought? Listening to this album feels like shaking hands with a cyborg who secretly loves poetry. Or maybe getting chased by one. Who knows. All I can say is, if you dig techno and electro that punches as hard as it thinks, give The Gentle Killer a spin. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start filing noise complaints. Oh, and hey—if anyone finds Fistland, send me a postcard.

Artist: 4E
Album: The Gentle Killer

Electronic

2016

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Mind Frame	7:6
Warm Lethereth
Next (Who's Dead?)	10:18
Gentle Killer	5:20
Next (Who's Dead?)	10:18
Warm Leatherette	5:41
Warm Leatherettte	5:41

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Catalog Numbers

WI03
Sockett 03 lmtd.

Labels

Not On Label (Khan Self-released)
was / is
Sockett

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ouvir online
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
lytte på nettet
escuchar en línea
online anhören
écouter en ligne
ascolta in linea

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4 × File
AIFF
EP
Reissue
Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Blue Box Studios, New York
Published By	BMG Ufa
Mastered At	National Sound Corporation

Credits

Role	Credit
Written-By	Khan Off Fistland
Producer	Khan Off Fistland

Notes

Track 3, "Warm Leatherettte", is an instrumental version of the song, "Nowhere", under his Khan alias. It was originally titled "Warm Lethereth" on the first pressing of "The Gentle Killer E.P." (Sockett 03 lmtd.) on the Sockett label.
originally released as The Gentler Killer EP, Sockett, 1996
Labels are switched, the correct order is provided for this submission.
Track B1, "Warm Lethereth", is an instrumental version of the song, "Nowhere", under his Khan alias.
Track 3, "Warm Lethereth", is an instrumental version of the song, "Nowhere", under his Khan alias.
originally released as The Gentle Killer, Sockett, 1996

About 4E

is Khans former apartment # on the lower east side of Manhattan and musically stands for Future-Electro-No-Retro or mutant Hip-Hop.

Real Name

Can Oral

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Aliases

Bizz O.D.
Khan
Gizz TV
Super-8
Fuzz DJ
El Turco Loco
Silent Movie
Geoffrey Mack
Can Oral
Pig

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *The Gentle Killer* by 4E is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. It came out in 2016 and blends techno and electro seamlessly. What makes it unique? Every track was written and produced by Khan Off Fistland, who self-released it under his own label. Fun detail—there are multiple versions of the track "Warm Leatherette," each with slight tweaks, like musical Easter eggs for listeners. It’s raw, experimental, and totally worth checking out if you’re into underground sounds.