RAMMSTEIN

I was looking forward to this album arriving as soon as the 'Deutschland' video dropped. That song sounded like pure Rammstein to me, heavy, melodic, dark and with a heavy keyboard / electronic influence. I was expecting the album to continue with that same sound, but Rammstein being Rammstein...you can never really predict which way exactly they're going. Although, the album's reception has been both critically and commercially successful, I had heard some rumblings that they had 'gone pop' - which isn't true, but this is a noticeably different sounding Rammstein and it's probably their least guitar-driven album so far, riff-wise anyway. Saying that, some people have said that the guitars are gone completely..which simply isn't true, both 'Radio' and 'Tattoo' are (after 'Deutschland') very much riff driven songs. 'Puppe' is guitar driven, but in a different way to what we're used to from them, it's not as 'sledgehammer to the head' heavy and obvious like 'Sonne' or 'Mein Teil', but rather subtle and hauntingly heavy...creeping almost. I personally keep returning to 'Weit weg', which sounds like a psychedelic Deep Purple keyboard riff on steroids, which kind of encapsulates the whole album for me - more electronic driven than usual but still with that pounding Guitar/Bass/Drums combination driving it forward and harder. 'Auslander' is similar and equally great too, but somehow also the 'poppiest' track here. At 46 minutes it's a great length, I have had this CD in my car for the last couple of weeks and so listen to it daily, with no intention of removing it yet, so replay value is high - just don't listen to it once, it's a grower and needs a few listens to 'get.' It's not perfect though, I found the track 'Sex' to be quite average really, kind of like 'Pussy' part two, just not as good and sounding pretty generic, like an atypical sleazy Marilyn Manson number, it's ok, it's just there. 'Diamant' is probably the band's most mellow moment ever, it's more or less a straight up ballad and it's pretty good, but, not to every fan of the band's taste. Overall, a very welcome, if slightly out of left field return from one of our best loved metal bands. Don't expect 'Reise, Reise!' Part Two, just give it time and you WILL love it!

Firstly, to those complaining about any band's album not being 'Heavy Enough', what a strange point of view. Music is music, metal is a wide-ranging genre that thrives on pushing boundaries and evolving and, as bands age, they usually mellow. If your mindset is that music 'has to be heavier', go and listen to a heavier album by another band that have not reached the stage in their career when they want to expand musically and stop whining. Rant over 😉 This is the first Rammstein album I've bought since 'Rosenrot' for no other reason than I have more music than I have time to listen. On first play, its excellent, the sound of a mature band who are making music for enjoyment and to be musical, combining pop choruses with an overall heavy sound. Its filled with hooks, catchy choruses and great riffs, which provides a contrasting background to Till Linderman's low-growl, almost spoken-word style. Backing vocals are worked into the songs well and keyboards provide anything from classical sounds to 'techno-lite' and work really well, adding some musicality to the overall sound. After first play, I've come back for more and had a good few of the songs, riffs and hooks stuck in my head, always a sign of a decent album. Its one I will keep playing and coming back to. 4 stars is not derogatory, I just reserve that for mind blowing one-offs. This is a great album and my collection is all the better for it. The Vinyl itself is well priced by comparison, plays at 45 rpm on 4 sides and is nicely designed. There are 6 x 12x12 art print photos of each band member, gatefold inner and 2 Lyric and notes inner sleeves. Nice to know that a band puts out a good package without charging a fortune, so overall this is 5 Stars for me. 👍

Rammstein never fail to please

Do you like Depeche Mode and Wagner? Do you like your band to sound not unlike the Luftwaffe over Coventry? Rammstein is the band for you. Blending Wagnerian loftiness, Depeche Mode like melodies, teutonic, driving guitars, and growled baritone vocals, Rammstein have become a band bigger than all of the other German bands put together. Controversial, thought provoking and specialising in holding progressive views directly opposed the most common first impressions of the band, Rammstein have a surprisingly cerebral offering in this, their untitled seventh studio album which was released in May 2019 and reached No. 1 in fourteen countries. In the first week alone in Germany, it moved 260,000 album-equivalent units, making it the best-performing album in the first week from a band in the 21st century. The single match on the cover is a sly reference to their well known live pyrotechnics and the album as a whole is replete with references to the best parts of the last few decades since they first performed together in 1994, but with a few surprises. Top tracks: Do not expect any English lyrics on this album but do expect a tribute to Kraftwerk (Germany’s 2nd biggest band?) on “Radio”, a thinly veiled criticism of their homeland in “Deutschland” and a 180 degree turn against what you might otherwise think on their third single entitled “Ausländer” (Foreigner).

great album worth the price

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The Mighty Rammstein has returned with their first new music in a decade! (Review starts on Paragraph 4) I've been a fan of Rammstein for a long time, around 15 years. I really didn't start getting into them heavily until 'Liebe ist für alle da', their wonderful work from 10 years ago. I even took German in high school to understand Rammstein(Didn't work by the way). Once I had the capital, I bought all of their albums. I was very fortunate to see them in 2012 when they embarked on their US tour after returning to the US for the first time in a decade to a sold out Madison Square Garden show. It was the most amazing show I've ever seen and probably will ever see. Rammstein, for me, hasn't ever put out a bad album. I think this largely has to do with them really starting the band when they were grown men. While most of the members had been in bands before Rammstein, they were all in their late 20's and early 30's by the time they unleashed 'Herzeleid'. Rammstein has evolved greatly over time, never the less, you can always tell it's Rammstein you are listening to. These guys are the German Metallica, only they haven't put out a terrible album or had any member changes. It may help these men came from a strange era, growing up in East Berlin. They are also very varied on their opinions and likes. During 'Mutter' and 'Liebe ist für alle da' the band almost broke up over musical direction and creative process. Yet they have persisted. They also don't rush the process, putting an album out on average every four years, which in turn means they haven't put out a bad album. The band isn't afraid to push the envelope, but most importantly, they make the music they want to make. It has never been so apparent as on this appropriately Untitled release. Richard, lead guitarist, said that they really wanted to make music forefront of the effort, as he felt their shows spectacle overshadowed the music they produced. While I've never felt that way, I understand what he means. The entire band is a lot more active than on past outings, but I would say the effort is very much an evolution of 'Liebe ist für alle da'. Flakes keys are more apparent than ever, adding insane vibes all throughout the album. His parts are easily over looked, but he clearly elevate the songs atmospherically. Ollie on bass gets his own little piece in Zeig Dich. Doom(drummer) is using is double bass very creatively, his impact is felt throughout the music, always delivering interesting beats. He and Ollie lend their weight to all the songs. Elevated more than even Flakes Keys, the guitarists are front and center. Richard and Paul are lead and rhythm guitar respectively. There hasn't been a time in Rammsteins history that the leads stood out like on this record. Paul himself beautifully supports Richards leads, either by strumming with Ollie in rhythm or by playing his own lead esque parts. These two really sealed the deal, playing that heavy tearing distortion that is to be expected by Rammstein and even playing great acoustic on Diamant. Overall, the music is more dynamic than it's ever been, each song almost specifically it's own feel, while simultaneously keeping that same quality they have been known for over their 25 years. It was a treat to hear them not only explore new realms of music, but also that no song feels out of place throughout. That said, we have to talk about the elephant in the room. That of course is the iconic front man, Mr. Till Lindeman. I never want to take any credit from the band members, but while Rammstein musically is unlike any other, Till seals the deal. His deep, angry and tragic vocals are unlike any other, so proves he belongs in Rammstein. The madman is ever present here, performing in every one of his personalities. Tough guy vocals in Tattoo, sorrowful in Deutschland and angry in Puppe(puppet). While I didn't read exact lyrics, I read synopsis and needless to say, he is as lyrically clever as ever. Till is the oldest member of the band, but you would think he was still the same age as when they released 'Mutter'. His voice delivers soft highs and guttural lows, even growling and screaming from time to time. His voice sounds like it did decades ago and he still has something worth saying. The band is as heavy as they've ever been and as dangerous as ever. I'll put it very clearly, this album is worth the wait. The music is more dynamic than ever, but still very much Rammstein. Till is still as scary and emotional as ever. I must address that the Deluxe was a bit of surprise, it doesn't have any extra tracks, but it still has a very cool DVD sized case, with individual pictures of every member. If you don't need that, feel free to buy the standard edition, but I'm not disappointed. Overall, the album is wonderful. It's something you haven't heard from Rammstein before, while also being everything the band is. The Legends have returned, and more importantly, they've raised the bar. PICK THIS ALBUM UP!

Nach nun 9 1/2 Jahren ist es soweit! Das neue Rammstein Album ist endlich erschienen. Dank Vorbestellung auf Amazon und der damit verbundenen Funktion dieses am Erscheinungstag auch digital im "Meine Musik" Katalog zu haben, konnte ich das Album gerade eben zum ersten Mal komplett durch hören. Nun, was soll ich sagen: Eine echtes Rammstein Album halt: Eingängig, technisch perfekt, provokante Liedtexte die aber gleichzeitig auch zum Nachdenken anregen. Musikalisch ganz hohes Niveau! Beginnt das Album mit dem "Hallomann"... so denkt man "Oha?"..... direkt mal textlich harter Tobak auf die Ohren.... Man weiss sofort.... ok.... es hat Rammstein geschlagen.... jetzt geht es los! Till vom Gesang: Einfach grandios! Gerade mit "Deutschland" hat Rammstein im Vorfeld geschickt ins Gespräch gebracht. Wer den Titel aber bewusst hört und das auch mehr als einmal, der merkt wie tiefgründig der Text eigentlich ist. Eigentlich sollte man doch stolz auf sein Land sein, froh sein eine tolle Heimat zu haben, ja man möchte sein Land doch lieben.... so wie viele Bürger es in anderen Ländern doch ganz selbstverständlich tun... dies ist einem in Deutschland aber irgendwie verwehrt. Sei es durch die wirklich düsteren Kapitel unserer Vergangenheit, an die man immer wieder erinnern muss, ja eben auch provokant, oder sei es durch aktuelle Politik und durch gesellschaftliche Verhaltensweisen. Eigentlich ein junges Land (gerade mal seit 28 Jahren wiedervereinigt) und doch aufgrund seiner Geschichte so alt. Zeilen wie "Übermenschen überdrüssig" sind die klaren Botschaften.... keiner will mehr das haben was in der Vergangenheit war, keiner will mehr die Vergangenheit aufleben lassen (oder vielleicht ein paar rechte Idioten in Deutschland, zu denen Rammstein ganz sicher nicht gehört), aber eigentlich wollen wir unser Land doch lieben, aber man kann es irgendwie nicht.... Zu "Radio": Wow!!! Was ein Ohrwurm! Nachdem ich den Song (hier ist das Video ja schon etwas länger bei YT verfügbar) mehrfach gehört hab: Mega. Absolut technisch perfekt umgesetzt, starke Zeilen und sobald der Song zu Ende ist, möchte man direkt auf Repeat drücken und es sofort nochmal hören. Mein bisher absolutes Lieblingslied. "Weit weg" überzeugt mich ebenfalls nach dem ersten Anhören... ebenfalls schon jetzt ein Favorit. Wie auch bei Radio eine gelungene Kombination aus elektronischen Klängen, gepaart mit harten Gitarrrenriffs. Textlich ebenfalls ganz stark. "Puppe" ist textlich ziemlich hart.... aber wie immer Rammstein, also gut! Hier muss ich wahrscheinlich noch 2-3x hören. Mit "Diamant" der ruhigste Song des Albums.... erinnert er mich ein wenig an "Ohne dich" - eine Liebesballade, aber auf Rammstein Art halt. Hier kommt Till's Gesangstalent wieder mal absolut zur Geltung. Super! Was soll man zu "Sex" sagen? :-) Harter Rythmus, harter Text.... aber einfach gut! Ebenfalls Ohrwurm Garantie! Beim Titel "Ausländer" war ich gespannt was einen hier erwarten kann.... und auch hier.... keine Enttäuschung... musikalisch klasse Nummer und der Text... ja der Text.... eine klare Botschaft: "Ich bin Ausländer!" --- Wir sind alle Ausländer.... reisen wir Deutschen doch gerne... und was sind wir da... genau Ausländer.... toller Song! Der letzte Song "Zeig dich" fängt dramatisch mit Chorgesang an.... dann steigen die Gitarren ein... und es kommt ein weiteres Highlight des Albums.... Hier wird die Kirche ins Visier genommen.... und das absolut zu Recht! Zeig dich - zeigt euch endlich und versteckt euch nicht im Namen des Herren.... die Skandale der Kirche in den letzten Jahren muss man wohl kaum erwähnen und das der Vatikan hier deckt und gemeldete oder bekannte Vorfälle nicht der Justiz weitermeldet.... genau darauf geht dieser Song ein.... Absolut starker Text mit den richtigen Worten.... den für Kindesmissbrauch etc.... gibt es kein Verzeihen... auch nicht im Namen des Herren. Generell: 100 % Kaufempfehlung. Till Lindemann im Gesang ist wie gewohnt überragend, technisch ist das Album grandios produziert und textlich.... ja textlich... man muss Rammstein mögen um die Botschaften korrekt zu deuten...

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