Faust vs. Dälek- Derbe Respect, Alder (2004)

Electrophonic Tonic · 09-30-2011, 05:49 PM

Faust vs Dälek
Derbe Respect, Alder
Staubgold
2004

On Dalek's "Classical Homicide" off of their first album From the Filthy Tongues of Gods and Griots, MC Dalek asked, "How many MCs know who Faust is?". My guess... two, Afrika Bambaataa and Dalek. Afrika sampled Krautrock legends Kraftwerk so I'm sure he was aware of the experimental group from Deutchland as well. As for Dalek, just listen to any song they crafted before this album. With a mixture of tribal thumps and the mechanical buzz and noise of Faust, Dalek have molded themselves as one of the most daring rap groups today. So, is a collaboration between these two legends sounds too good to be true? Guess what... it's not. By allowing Faust to be more than a backing band, Derbe Respect, Alder is a dynamic album that, remarkably, satisfies both fans of Faust and Dalek without a single bit of compromise by either band.

When it comes to collaborations like this, too often the parties involved mix like oil and water. While both bands may share a common theme and sound, any attempt at blending is avoided by simply assuming they will fit together no matter what. Derbe Respect, Alder is more like a brand new super group, composed of the members of Faust and Dalek, rather than a one-off collaboration. One of the best examples is the opening instrumental, "Imagine What We Started", with it's opening embryonic heartbeat and brainwave to the closing orchestra of tweaking crackheads on drums. It's the closest sounding song to a combination of prog and hip-hip you'll ever hear. Even without the vicious rhymes of MC dalek, it's clear that both producer Oktopus and Faust made the song as a fusion of their musical essences; rather than a typical stratified sound other collaborators would produce.

There is a nice balance of instrumental breaks and MC dalek's laid back rage, even within the same song. The tracks that do feature MC dalek find Faust taking their foot off the gas just a bit, allowing MC dalek to again rise above the musical chaos to preach his sermon with whispers, delays, screams along with his typical Dalek styling. But when the words end, Faust get back to reminding everyone that after 30+ years they still can run circles around just about anyone who even dares to imitate their aggressive avant-garde torture machine. For fans of Dalek's other works, one major difference you'll hear is the beats and percussion are in the forefront of the mix, rather than buried under waves of feedback and drone. It's the correct choice by Oktopus, because Faust's drummer Werner "Zappi" Diermaier is an absolute force on this album and the greatest strength this LP has to offer. Imagine Keith Moon at his craziest, on meth and then being assimilated into the Borg (and he can actually keep time). That super being has nothing on what Zappi has done here. He's absolutely incredible.

Derbe Respect, Alder is consistent throughout, with no real letdown tracks, and has enough differentiation to fight off any kind of boredom you inexplicably would have. Repeated listenings are rewarded by realizing lyrics to songs are previewed and used on earlier tracks, such as "Remnants" and "T-Electronique". Connecting to that point, "T-Electronique" is arguably the best track on the album. The only unfortunate detail is it is solely Dalek's remix of Faust's "T-Electronique", rather than one of the brilliant original compositions that make up the rest of the album. But it's a damn good track with a infectious beat that oddly sounds like the untangled version of the drums on "Imagine What We Started".

A collaboration too good to be true, perhaps only other My Bloody Valentine would have been an equally good collaborator with Dalek. Derbe Respect, Alder unites Dalek and Faust and forges them from hell and pain into the god creature that is Faust vs. Dalek. So, how many MC's know who Faust is? If you can call this album hip-hop, they all should know. Because yet again, Dalek has asserted themselves as a best rap group of the Aughts. Derbe Respect, Alder merely reenforces that notion and kicks your ass all at the same time.

9.0/10
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1. Imagine What We Started
2. Hungry For Now
3. Remnants
4. Dead Lies
5. Erratic Thought
6. Bullets Need Violence
7. Collected Twilight
8. T-Electronique

Imagine What We Started

T-Electronique

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lucifer_sam · 10-02-2011, 09:33 AM

I thought this album was interesting but no more impressive than any other Faust & co. mashup. The only song where both the production and emceeing come through on equal levels is T-Electronique, and I've heard far better from both artists. Come to think of it, there really isn't much emceeing on this album at all.

disappointed / expectations

09-30-2011, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Electrophonic Tonic Your Ad Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 876	Faust vs. Dälek- Derbe Respect, Alder (2004) Faust vs Dälek Derbe Respect, Alder Staubgold 2004 On Dalek's "Classical Homicide" off of their first album From the Filthy Tongues of Gods and Griots, MC Dalek asked, "How many MCs know who Faust is?". My guess... two, Afrika Bambaataa and Dalek. Afrika sampled Krautrock legends Kraftwerk so I'm sure he was aware of the experimental group from Deutchland as well. As for Dalek, just listen to any song they crafted before this album. With a mixture of tribal thumps and the mechanical buzz and noise of Faust, Dalek have molded themselves as one of the most daring rap groups today. So, is a collaboration between these two legends sounds too good to be true? Guess what... it's not. By allowing Faust to be more than a backing band, Derbe Respect, Alder is a dynamic album that, remarkably, satisfies both fans of Faust and Dalek without a single bit of compromise by either band. When it comes to collaborations like this, too often the parties involved mix like oil and water. While both bands may share a common theme and sound, any attempt at blending is avoided by simply assuming they will fit together no matter what. Derbe Respect, Alder is more like a brand new super group, composed of the members of Faust and Dalek, rather than a one-off collaboration. One of the best examples is the opening instrumental, "Imagine What We Started", with it's opening embryonic heartbeat and brainwave to the closing orchestra of tweaking crackheads on drums. It's the closest sounding song to a combination of prog and hip-hip you'll ever hear. Even without the vicious rhymes of MC dalek, it's clear that both producer Oktopus and Faust made the song as a fusion of their musical essences; rather than a typical stratified sound other collaborators would produce. There is a nice balance of instrumental breaks and MC dalek's laid back rage, even within the same song. The tracks that do feature MC dalek find Faust taking their foot off the gas just a bit, allowing MC dalek to again rise above the musical chaos to preach his sermon with whispers, delays, screams along with his typical Dalek styling. But when the words end, Faust get back to reminding everyone that after 30+ years they still can run circles around just about anyone who even dares to imitate their aggressive avant-garde torture machine. For fans of Dalek's other works, one major difference you'll hear is the beats and percussion are in the forefront of the mix, rather than buried under waves of feedback and drone. It's the correct choice by Oktopus, because Faust's drummer Werner "Zappi" Diermaier is an absolute force on this album and the greatest strength this LP has to offer. Imagine Keith Moon at his craziest, on meth and then being assimilated into the Borg (and he can actually keep time). That super being has nothing on what Zappi has done here. He's absolutely incredible. Derbe Respect, Alder is consistent throughout, with no real letdown tracks, and has enough differentiation to fight off any kind of boredom you inexplicably would have. Repeated listenings are rewarded by realizing lyrics to songs are previewed and used on earlier tracks, such as "Remnants" and "T-Electronique". Connecting to that point, "T-Electronique" is arguably the best track on the album. The only unfortunate detail is it is solely Dalek's remix of Faust's "T-Electronique", rather than one of the brilliant original compositions that make up the rest of the album. But it's a damn good track with a infectious beat that oddly sounds like the untangled version of the drums on "Imagine What We Started". A collaboration too good to be true, perhaps only other My Bloody Valentine would have been an equally good collaborator with Dalek. Derbe Respect, Alder unites Dalek and Faust and forges them from hell and pain into the god creature that is Faust vs. Dalek. So, how many MC's know who Faust is? If you can call this album hip-hop, they all should know. Because yet again, Dalek has asserted themselves as a best rap group of the Aughts. Derbe Respect, Alder merely reenforces that notion and kicks your ass all at the same time. 9.0/10 ----------------------------------------- 1. Imagine What We Started 2. Hungry For Now 3. Remnants 4. Dead Lies 5. Erratic Thought 6. Bullets Need Violence 7. Collected Twilight 8. T-Electronique Imagine What We Started T-Electronique ---------------- Check out my other Dalek reviews, here, here and here. Last edited by Electrophonic Tonic; 10-02-2011 at 12:04 AM.

10-02-2011, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	I thought this album was interesting but no more impressive than any other Faust & co. mashup. The only song where both the production and emceeing come through on equal levels is T-Electronique, and I've heard far better from both artists. Come to think of it, there really isn't much emceeing on this album at all. disappointed / expectations __________________ first.am