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Originally Posted by RYM

The term EBM (short for Electronic Body Music) was first used by Kraftwerk in the late 1970’s, but more popularly by EBM pioneers Front 242 in the 1980’s to describe their sound, which was more beat-driven and melodic than what was typical of Industrial music at the time. EBM is characterized by repetitive (or danceable) rhythms and undistorted vocals. Although EBM is considered more accessible and dance floor friendly, it still keeps with the experimental and thematic qualities of Industrial music. Some of the most notable EBM acts are Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb.

RYM's top EBM releases

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Electronic body music (EBM) or industrial dance is a music genre that combines elements of industrial music and electronic dance music.[1] It first came to prominence in Belgium.[1]

Emerging in the early 1980s, the genre's early influences range from industrial music (Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire), European synthpunk (DAF, Liaisons Dangereuses, Portion Control), and electronic music (Kraftwerk).

Electronic body music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ah, taking me back to my early teens this week! I love this song and always thought the video was pretty dumb, but here it is:

You simply can't mention EBM without Neuroticfish in the same sentence. Shame he stopped making music. EBM IS DEAD!

Covenant are a very nostalgic band for me as they were one of the bands that kindled a passion for music in me when I was just getting into it.

And One never fail to make catchy, bouncy, old-school EBM. Always loved 'em.

I find a lot of EBM annoying after a while but it is one of my favourite genres oddly enough.

Harder edged stuff:

'Classic' bands:

and just some of my faves:

Shame about the audio quality on this :(

Sounds like Lemmy stumbled upon a drum machine one night :)

^^^
Really liking Flesh Field and Suicide Commando. Albums to hear?

Flesh Field you want the album Strain. It's probably one of my favorite albums, period. Suicide Commando you want the album that's titled after that track: Bind Torture Kill

Fuck all that "Harsh EBM" shite.

Funny, I'd say fuck most "clean" ebm

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Originally Posted by Unrelenting (Post 1163282)

Funny, I'd say fuck most "clean" ebm

You do realize you're allowed to enjoy music on its merit alone, and if somebody else hates it, it doesn't mean it's crap, right? Unless you're not enjoying it as much as you think you are and need constant validation from others to maintain your delusion.

Now now, bit of a low blow saying I`m deluding myself into liking something you do not. However, I was being inflammatory for it`s own sake, and I apologize. Depending on the day I get pretty back-up-ish if something`s worded strongly. If it was something like ''Could never get into the harsh stuff myself'' I probably would have reacted differently, but I`m on my man period this week.

Moving on..

The only clean stuff I really listen to is VNV Nation, Assemblage 23, and Flesh Field. All modern clean EBM seems to want to be VNV Nation really, really badly, and it kinda turns me off. That being said, I guess all harsh stuff is kinda based off of Suicide Commando`s sound. I used to be into Tactical Sekt a lot more until I heard Suicide Commando, then a bunch of switches went off in my brain.

I`m kinda surprised only 3 users have posted so far..

Get over it. I'm not going to cushion my words because they might hurt your feelings, and nobody else will either.

i didn't even know such a sub-genre existed though i am familiar with most of the act here

does KMFDM and Front Line Assembly count as well?

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Originally Posted by Howard the Duck (Post 1163628)

i didn't even know such a sub-genre existed though i am familiar with most of the act here

does KMFDM and Front Line Assembly count as well?

I would say so, especially the older stuff by both.

From what I've heard of KMFDM, I'd say they were Industrial Metal. What older stuff are you referring to, Janszoon?