Lords Of Acid - Farstucker (2000)

“Farstucker” is the fourth studio album from Belgian electronic band Lords of Acid. It was released in 2000 on Antler-Subway Records and marks the band's full transition from the techno of their earlier work to an industrial music outfit, with use of more live instruments. This is the first Lords of Acid album to be released following the departure of founding member Nikkie Van Lierop (aka Jade 4 U), and the first featuring new vocalist Deborah Ostrega.
Lyrically, Lords of Acid maintain their trademark themes of sex, drugs and hedonism.
Opening with the explosive industrial-tinged "Scrood Bi U," the Lords of Acid return with another set that continues to push boundaries by vividly exploring themes of sexual experimentation and freedom from the monogamous norm. While continuing to deliver their messages with the same tongue-in-cheek attitude that helped put them on the electronica map in the early '90s, they also still have a knack for stretching limits to provoke, excite, and sometimes disturb, much like fellow shock artists Insane Clown Posse. While the Lords' lyrics continue to promote promiscuous sex, marijuana use, and megalomania, the group has ambitiously replaced some of its signature electronics with live instruments. There is still a good amount of programming work evident throughout Farstucker, but it is used primarily to embellish rather than drive the tracks. Also bringing a sense of freshness to the group is Belgian model-turned-singer Deb Ostrega, who was added to the lineup as a replacement for Nikkie Van Lierop (aka Jade 4U). Ostrega had previously sung with the Lords on two tours, but Farstucker marks her studio debut with the group. She fits in well, lending convincing vocals that work nicely to seduce during both slow and fast moments. Praga Khan offers up lead vocals on two tracks, but he sounds awkward and lacks the strength and security he has while controlling his massive bank of synthesizers and samplers. When Ostrega takes the lead, catchy and playful hooks reveal themselves and swirl around impressive production work. Although Farstucker explores some different musical territories with numbers like the jazzy "Take Off," the ode-to-marijuana rave anthem "Lucy's F*ck*ng Sky," and the candy pop of "I Like It" (the latter borrowing liberally from the Trio hit "Da Da Da..."), it shines on tracks like "Slave to Love," "Lover Boy/Lover Girl," and "Rover Take Over," where the Lords showcase a satisfying mix of electronica and hard rock. Updating sounds of their past with more contemporary arrangements, the Lords of Acid achieve a fun and danceable set aimed at those with a good sense of humor and an appreciation for light, catchy music.

Track listing

01.  "Scrood Bi U"   (Johansen, Khan)  - 4:42
02.  "Lover Boy/Lover Girl"   (Bev, Johansen, Khan)  - 3:14
03.  "Rover Take Over"   (Adams, Jade 4U, Khan)  - 3:37
04.  "Pain and Pleasure Concerto"   (Johansen, Khan, Kurkun)  - 1:44
05.  "Slave to Love"   (Adams, Khan)  - 3:23
06.  "Sex Bomb"   (Adams, Khan)  - 3:33
07.  "Take Off"   (Johansen, Khan)  - 1:05
08.  "Stripper"   (Adams, Khan)  - 3:36
09.  "Lucy's Fucking Sky"   (Jade 4 U, Johansen, Khan)  - 6:26
10.  "(A Treatise on the Practical Methods Whereby One Can) Worship the Lords"   (Adams, Khan)  - 3:46
11.  "A Ride with Satan's Little Helpers"   (Johansen, Khan)  - 2:34
12.  "Feed My Hungry Soul"   (Johansen, Khan)  - 4:19
13.  "I Like It"   (Bev, Johansen, Khan)  - 2:56
14.  "Surfin' Muncheez"   (DeLaLuna, Johansen, Khan)  - 1:36
15.  "Get up, Get High"   (Adams, Khan)  - 4:08
16.  "Dark Lover Rising"   (Johansen, Khan)  - 1:32
17.  "Kiss Eternal"   (Johansen, Khan)  - 4:28
18.  "Lick My Chakra"   (Johansen, Khan)  - 1:23
19 . "Glad I'm Not God!"   (Bev, Johansen, Khan)  - 3:33

Credits
Keyboards [Casios, Electrics], Vocals [Chants] – Praga Khan
Bass [Basix] – Hans X
Vocals [Sing Thing] – Deborah Ostrega
Drums [Skins Beater] – Kurt Liekens
Guitar [String Thing] – Erhan Kurkun

Production
Conductor [Sonic Assembly And Scenery] – Carl S Johansen
Design – Jammin' Joel Jordan
Design [Farstucker Costume] – Enrico Fermi
Management [Europe] – Michel Ma Bell
Management [Mylanta] – Mark Beaven
Management [North America] – Andy, Mark
Management [Tricks Ands Collections] – Al Fobette
Mastered By – Paul van der Jonkheyde
Mixed By – Carl S. Johansen, Oliver Adams
Photography – Frank Gielen
Producer – Carl. S Johansen, Oliver Adams, Praga Khan
Recorded By [Vox] – Carl S. Johansen, Peter Rave, Theo Van Rock

Notes
Genre: Industrial rock, Acid house, Techno
Lenght: 1:00:35
Producer: Lords of Acid

© 2000 Antler Subway Records