Album Review: M The Rotten Things by Various – A Chaotic Sonic Adventure
Alright, let’s dive into M The Rotten Things, an absolute wild ride of an album that dropped in 2001 under Germany’s Badbeatz Records. This thing is a smorgasbord of experimental electronic madness, with styles ranging from noise to abstract to industrial. If you’re into music that challenges your brain and ears at the same time, this one might just be your cup of tea—or shot of absinthe.
The album kicks off with "DNA Code In A Silicon," and holy crap, does it set the tone. It’s like someone took a malfunctioning robot, gave it a synthesizer, and told it to express its feelings. There are these glitchy bleeps and bloops layered over what sounds like distorted machinery grinding away. Honestly, I couldn’t tell if I was listening to the future or some alien factory having a meltdown—but either way, it stuck with me. You know those tracks that feel like they shouldn’t work but somehow do? Yeah, this is one of them.
Then there’s “Nazi Granny Fuck Off,” which… well, the title says it all, doesn’t it? This track hits hard with abrasive beats and screeching noises that sound like chaos bottled up and shaken violently. It’s confrontational as hell, but weirdly cathartic too. Like, imagine being yelled at by a pissed-off grandma who also happens to hate fascists—and she brought her drum machine along for backup. Love it or hate it, you won’t forget it anytime soon.
Other standouts include “Industrial Girl (Live Version),” which feels like a sweaty warehouse rave collapsing in on itself, and “Receptor,” where eerie tones creep around like shadows in the dark. But really, every track here has its own flavor of weirdness. Some are more listenable than others, sure, but none of them play it safe—and that’s exactly why this album works.
Reflecting on M The Rotten Things, it’s kind of amazing how unapologetically raw and unhinged it feels. Listening to it felt like peeking behind the curtain of a secret underground lab where mad scientists were trying to invent new ways to mess with sound. And honestly? That’s pretty damn cool. Just don’t expect any chill vibes—this isn’t background music unless your background involves dismantling societal norms while covered in oil stains.
Oh, and here’s a random thought: If this album were a person, it’d probably show up to a party wearing mismatched socks, holding a protest sign, and accidentally spill red wine on your couch. Messy? Sure. But unforgettable? Absolutely.
