The group's earliest incarnation included German drummer En Esch and British vocalist Raymond Watts, the latter of whom left and rejoined the group several times over its history. The trio recorded the band's earliest albums in Germany before Konietzko and Esch moved to the United States, where they found much greater success with seminal industrial record label Wax Trax!. German guitarist Günter Schulz joined in 1990; both he and Esch continued with the band until KMFDM broke up in 1999. Konietzko resurrected KMFDM in 2002 (Esch and Schulz declined to rejoin) on Metropolis Records, and by 2005 he had assembled a consistent line-up that included American singer Lucia Cifarelli, British guitarists Jules Hodgson and Steve White, and British drummer Andy Selway. Konietzko and Cifarelli moved back to Germany in 2007, while the rest of band stayed in the U.S. In addition to these core members, dozens of other musicians have worked with the group across its nineteen studio albums and two dozen singles, with sales totaling in excess of two million records worldwide.
Critics consider KMFDM to be one of the first bands to bring industrial music to mainstream audiences, though Konietzko refers to the band's music as "The Ultra-Heavy Beat". The band incorporates heavy metal guitar riffs, electronic music, samples, and both male and female vocals in its music, which encompasses a variety of styles including industrial rock and electronic body music (EBM). The band is fiercely political, with many of its lyrics taking stands against violence, war, and oppression. KMFDM normally tours at least once after every major release, and band members are known for their accessibility to and interaction with fans, both online and at concerts. Members, singly or working together and with other musicians, have recorded under many other names, primarily Watts' PIG, Konietzko's Excessive Force, and Esch and Schulz's Slick Idiot.
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---Current Members---
Sascha Konietzko – vocals, guitar, bass, programming, keyboards, synthesizer, percussion
Lucia Cifarelli – vocals, keyboards
Jules Hodgson – guitar, bass, keyboards
Andy Selway – drums
Steve White – guitar
---Former Members---
En Esch – vocals, drums, guitar, programming
Raymond Watts – vocals, programming
Günter Schulz – guitar, programming
Mark Durante – guitar, steel guitar
Tim Skold – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, programming
Classic KMFDM Discography (1984-1999)
---Studio Albums---
1984 - Opium
1986 - What Do You Know, Deutschland?
1988 - Don't Blow Your Top
1989 - UAIOE
1990 - Naïve
1992 - Money
1993 - Angst
1995 - Nihil
1996 - Xtort
1997 - Symbols
1999 - Adios
---Compilations---
1986 - 84-86 (compilation)
1994 - Naïve/Hell to Go (remix)
1996 - Retro (compilation)
1998 - Agogo (compilation)
---Singles---
1987 - Kickin' Ass
1988 - Don't Blow Your Top
1988 - More & Faster
1989 - Virus
1990 - Godlike
1991 - Naïve + The Days of Swine and Roses (split with My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult)
1991 - Split
1992 - Vogue
1992 - Money
1992 - Help Us/Save Us/Take Us Away
1992 - Sucks
1993 - A Drug Against War
1994 - Light
1994 - Glory
1995 - Juke Joint Jezebel
1995 - Juke Joint Jezebel (The Moroder Mixes)
1995 - Brute
1995 - Trust
1995 - Year of the Pig
1996 - Power
1996 - Rules
1997 - Anarchy
1998 - MDFMK
---Side Projects/Collaborations---
1991 - Excessive Force - Conquer Your House
1992 - Excessive Force - Conquer Your World
1992 - En Esch - Cheesy
1993 - Excessive Force - Blizkrieg
1994 - Excessive Force - Gentle Death
1994 - KMFDM vs. PIG - Sin Sex & Salvation
---Modern KMFDM Discography (2002-present)
---Studio Albums---
2002 - Attak
2003 - WWIII
2005 - Hau Ruck
2007 - Tohuvabohu
2009 - Blitz
2011 - WTF?!
2013 - Kunst
2014 - Our Time Will Come
2017 - Hell Yeah
2019 - Paradise
2022 - HYËNA
2024 - LET GO
---Compilations---
2002 - Strum & Drang Tour Live (live)
2004 - WWIII Live 2003 (live)
2006 - Ruck Zuck (remix)
2008 - Brimborium (remix)
2008 - Extra Vol. 1 (compilation)
2008 - Extra Vol. 2 (compilation)
2008 - Extra Vol. 3 (compilation)
2009 - Krieg (remix)
2010 - Würst (compilation)
2010 - Greatest Shit (compilation)
2014 - We Are KMFDM (live)
---Singles---
2002 - Boots
2010 - Day of Light
2010 - Godlike 2010
2010 - Light 2010
2011 - Krank
2011 - Amnesia
2014 - Salvation
---Side Projects/Collaborations---
2000 - MDFMK - MDFMK
2001 - Schweinstein - Schweinstein
2001 - Slick Idiot - DickNity
2002 - Schweinstein - Son of Schweinstein
2003 - Slick Idiot - ReDickUlous
2004 - Slick Idiot - Screwtinized
2004 - Lucia - From the Land of Volcanoes
2006 - Slick Idiot - xSCREWciating
2006 - KGC - Dirty Bomb
2009 - Slick Idiot - Sucksess
2009 - Skold vs. KMFDM - Skold vs. KMFDM
2011 - OK●ZTEIN●OK - PROLET●KULT
2014 - En Esch - SPÄNK
Material Girl
KMFDM Lyrics
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Some boys hug me
I think they're ok
If they don't give me proper credit
I just walk away
They can beg and they can plead
But they can't see the light (that's right)
Is always Mister Right
'Cause we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
Some boys romance
Some boys slow dance
That's all right with me
If they can't raise my interest then I
Have to let them be
Some boys try and some boys lie but
I don't let them play (no way)
Only boys who save their pennies
Make my rainy day
'Cause we're living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
Living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
Boys may come and boys may go
And that's all right you see
Experience has made me rich
And now they're after me
'Cause everybody's living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
Living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
A material, a material, a material, a material world
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material worl
The lyrics to KMFDM's song "Material Girl" speak to the idea of living in a material world, where people are judged based on their possessions and the amount of money they have. Madonna's original song with the same title had similar themes, but KMFDM's rendition focuses more on the struggle to find true love and genuine relationships amidst the shallowness of consumer culture. The song is about a woman who knows her worth and values herself more than any man who offers her gifts or tries to win her over with superficial charm. She recognizes that money cannot buy love or happiness and is not willing to settle for less than what she deserves.
The lyrics also point out the hypocrisy and greed of some men who try to take advantage of women by using their wealth as a means of control. The woman in the song refuses to play into their game and walks away from any situation where she is not respected or valued. The repetition of the phrase "living in a material world" emphasizes the idea that this is a pervasive issue that affects everyone, and that we need to be aware of the ways in which we may be perpetuating it in our own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Some boys kiss me
I receive attention from various boys
Some boys hug me
I receive physical contact from various boys
I think they're ok
I feel neutral towards them
If they don't give me proper credit
If they don't treat me with the respect and admiration I believe I deserve
I just walk away
I will not tolerate disrespect and will remove myself from the situation
They can beg and they can plead
They can try to convince me with words and actions
But they can't see the light (that's right)
They are blind to what truly matters in life
Cause the boy with the cold hard cash
The boy who has money, power, and influence
Is always Mister Right
Is the one who is most desirable to me
Cause we are living in a material world
We exist in a society where material possessions are highly valued
And I am a material girl
I am a person who values and enjoys material possessions
You know that we are living in a material world
We are all affected by the emphasis on materialism in our society
And I am a material girl
I am someone who fully embraces the materialistic culture
Some boys romance
Some boys try to win my affection through romantic gestures
Some boys slow dance
Some boys try to get close to me through physical touch and dancing
That's all right with me
I am open to their attempts at wooing me
If they can't raise my interest then I
If their advances are not captivating or satisfying to me, I
Have to let them be
Need to move on from them and search for someone else
Some boys try and some boys lie but
Some boys will attempt to deceive me
I don't let them play (no way)
I'm not fooled by their tricks and won't be their pawn
Only boys who save their pennies
Only boys who have saved up money
Make my rainy day
Are capable of lifting my mood and making me happy
Boys may come and boys may go
Romantic partners may enter and leave my life
And that's all right you see
I am at peace with this fact
Experience has made me rich
My past relationships have given me valuable knowledge and growth
And now they're after me
Now others seek to be with me because of who I am and what I have
Cause everybody's living in a material world
All people are influenced by the materialistic culture around us
And I am a material girl
I embrace this culture and am a prominent member of it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Peter Brown, Robert Rans
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@diaphanouswaffle
I like the understated, ethereal, hushed, echoing delivery of lyrics in between the choruses & musical refrains.
@tupecktherappingparrot4345
Welp I just shared the story of how this song came to be. Cuz I helped the band pick it out & was there when it was recorded. The band is actually really nice & I had a lot of fun working with them… in fact it was life changing cuz we got to have discussions about religion & Buddhism. Anyhow this was supposed to be anti-materialistic message cuz when they toured here they couldn’t understand America’s obsession with materialism & thought it was the wrong message to be sending little girls. I had to go download the lyric sheet just prior to recording. Come check out my Growing Up in Rock N Roll series where I discuss how some songs came to be, legendary shows, & all the crazy wild stuff that goes along with the rock n roll life. Anyhow sending my love to the band.
@victorhugo1889
She should add this as an intro/backdrop to one of her concerts.
@joeyrobles3367
i love kmfdm they fucking
rock
@JUCENS
The most fucking awesome Madonna cover ever!
@Amenhetep
Look up Bigod 20s Like a Prayer cover.
@mortimerpinhasov6710
look up PT Grimms cover of like a prayer too
@tfwotfwotfwo
just throwing in Ohgr - Borderline
@tfwotfwotfwo
frontline assembly does a decent "justify my love" too
@christopherklein8434
I love that this was approved.