The newest erotic adventure from Lords of Acid By Allison Clark Staff Writer         Whips, bondage and black leather are just some of the things that might be included in the Lords of Acid show on March third at the Metro. One thing that will definitely be there though is material from their new album farstucker. The 19 tracks will be released at the end of February.      Lords of Acid are infamous for their horny, sleazy lyrics and they uphold their rep on farstucker. “I feel so alive/Come take me from behind/I feel wet and wild/Want to do it doggie style” from “Rover Take Over” is just one example. Some of the songs don’t even need words to get their point across. “Plain & Pleasure Concerto” features a woman vocally expressing her emotions. With song titles like “Sex Bomb,” “Slave to Love” and “Stripper” the album is saturated with erotica.      Successfully backing up the lyrics on farstucker is DJ Praga Khan. His techno beats, especially on “Scrood Bi U,” compliment every word and give the songs an orgasmic push. Though the tone of farstucker is similar to previous albums, Lust, Voodoo U and Our Little Secret, trendy tracks give it an up-to-speed twist. “I Like It,” for example, has a beat that sounds like the repetitive “da, da, da” tune by Trio featured on the Volkswagen commercial. Perverts wanted.      Working with partner Oliver Adams, Khan’s music has been featured in movies such as “Strange Days,” “Basic Instinct,” “Sliver,” and “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.” The two have also done remixes for White Zombie and Alice in Chains.      With the rave scene approaching mainstream, farstucker could bring the Lords of Acid more recognition. The techno beats aren’t far off from what might be heard around Chicago dance clubs on Friday night. Artists like Moby, The Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim have made room on MTV for hip, consistent beats. If the album were to knock out a video though, Lords of Acid would be forced to censor themselves.      The Belgium-born group is just one of Khan’s many projects. He has been the backbone of the group since they released their first album, Lust, in 1992. The album sold 450,000 copies in the states alone. Since then, Lords of Acid have developed a hormonally charged fan base. The group receives letters asking for sexual favors and risky confessions.      “One fan tattooed the album cover on his back, then had the band sign their autographs on him, which he had tattooed,” Khan recently told Penthouse. Mixing these horny fans, erotic music and layers of brick is the recipe for a Lords of Acid show. The music drives people to express extreme affection for one another, including band members, during the show. Body parts have also been known to be exposed, Penthouse said.      “Lords of Acid was the best concert I’ve ever been to”said a fan who saw the group in Philadelphia . “It’s not only a concert, but a kick ass show that throws you into a wild orgasm of fun.”      Lords of Acid have created a name for themselves by throwing shows much like the one that the Metro will be hosting March 3. The show wouldn’t be much without the music though, and if it sounds anything like farstucker it is sure to be a good one.      Lords of Acid are signing copies of farstucker on March 2 at Tower Records, 2301 N. Clark St. 7:30-8:30 PM. Back to top   |   Home Copyright © 2001, Columbia Chronicle Columbia Chronicle articles, photos, and graphics are the property of the Columbia Chronicle and may not be reproduced or published without written permission from the staff, editors, or faculty advisor. The Columbia Chronicle is a student produced publication of Columbia College Chicago and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of Columbia College administrators, faculty or students.

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