Artist: Kringspiertyfus
Country: The Netherlands
Label: Self-Released
Formats: Demo CD
Year: 2002
Kringspiertyphus, well… what to make of such a band? Not taking it all too seriously seems to be the message. After having heard the disc once, I still have to speak of some amazement at the quality of the songs. It all sounds incredibly heavy and tight. Not too long ago, I was also surprised by Kutschurft, which is also the band I am constantly reminded of when I hear the music and read the lyrics. Only difference is that I am not convinced whether this is a drummer or a drum machine, it all sounds suspiciously tight and too static to be a real drummer.
It also all seems to be a parody of itself. Song titles like ‘Kontsnor’ (‘Ass Moustache’), ‘Feces Fiesta’ and ‘You can’t write lyrics if you are a cowboy queer’ speak volumes. Even the thank-you list where John Deere (tracktor manufacturer) is mentioned first says it all. Not to mention the photos of the band members that adorn the back cover. But this disc, in my opinion, is also not meant to conquer the world or come across as extremely serious.
Still, I find it a fun and entertaining little CD that has already had a good couple of spins in my CD player. And it will certainly continue to do so for some time to come. Interested parties or fans of Kutschurft, Mortician and related bands can order this funny less than 12-minute piece of art via the band’s website which can be found at http://listen.to/kringspiertyfus or email the guys at kringspiertyfus@hotmail.com
