It is a brave artist indeed that calls their first album ‘Best Of’ – but then why not? Surely you want your first album to be the best you’ve done so far! In the case of Berliner Pilocka Krach there is also an element of compilation here, as she brings together her work from the last five years. On this evidence Krach has plenty of invention and a sense of humour, which is immediately evident in the electronic squiggles and breaks of ‘Oh Yeah Voll Krass’. ‘Discolight’ sounds like someone dancing while playing a computer game – that’s meant as a compliment! – while ‘My Name Is Fame’ adds a brilliant, weighty kick drum to the deadpan spoken word. Elsewhere a slightly ragged approach leads to tracks that sound more human as a result – with ‘This Weekend’ especially bursting out of the speakers and ‘Mr President’ a lo fi bass-led track. Pilocka Krach is on to something here – and don’t expect a straight face while she does it. The album cover for starters should tell you that!
4 out of 5
Reviewed by Ben Hogwood
