Einstürzende Neubauten convey the pity and horror of the trenches

The 100th anniversary of World War I is looming large, and German artrockers Einstürzende Neubauten have the perfect tribute. Lament includes music about everything from the pre-war falling out of Tsar Nicholas and Kaiser Wilhelm to an all-African American regiment nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters. A challenging but rewarding listen, it’s a towering mix of pathos, anger and grim humour. $25 CD, $17 MP3, OUT NOW

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