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Free Music Review: Experimental and Excellent
Hit: 5 Stars
There was a lot of hype built up for Liebe Ist Für Alle Da. Band members and representatives have for a while said this album is as hard as Rammstein's early albums (Sensucht), with all of the experimentation of the band's more varied albums (Mutter), while at the same time incorporating all of the maturity of the later albums (Rosenrot). That's a very tall order, but this album really delivers. Note however, this album is actually pretty experimental. No single song sums up the album, so don't judge it based on one single. And with all the complexity, I'd also caution you to give the album at least a second listen-through before passing judgement. This is a very full plate- don't feel bad taking seconds.
The album opens up with "Rammlied". Many reviewers have been accurate in saying this is something like the older track "Rammstein" remade with the band's full maturity, without losing any of its edge. Of particular note for long-time listeners is Christoph Schneider's drumming. He's been mic'ed up to 11, and he's even sneaking some double-bass throughout the album. Overall, a great opening. "Ich Tu Dir Weh" begins the experimentation in earnest- there's actually a lot of clean singing where Till drops the growl during the power portion of a song, and I can't help but feel some influence from the nu-metal genre. It adds up to an odd but very effective mix that I really enjoy even though I hate nu-metal.
"Waidmanns Heil" (Hunter's Call) has the band having a lot of fun with a theme- Till even gets down into panting like an animal. "Haifisch" follows up on the side of fun, sounding something like the icebreaker that was the theme of "Reise, Reise" is crashing through a bordello. Bückstabü (B********) has till grinding out the lyrics until they're virtually puke metal in parts, making a play on language- Bückstabü is an imaginary word the band intentionally blanked out on the cover so people read more into it than is there, just the sort of language play the band is famous for. These tracks are all solid, and all rocking in their very different ways.
And then, "Frühling in Paris". Wait, hold on, a song about a city that's not deeply satirical? "Frühling..." sounds hopeful and crisp. It's positively refreshing. You want to roll down the windows and enjoy the summer sun with this one. The band must be setting us up for something- and that something is "Weiner Blut". The icebreaker has turned up the hill and is mowing down a gothic castle, apparently. "Frühling..." and "Weiner Blut" form a duo that show the range of the album, from beautiful and hopeful and light to dark and foreboding and heavy.
"P****". Yes, the word is pussy (the cat, I swear... fingers crossed). I'm not sure how so many negative reviews take this track so seriously- the band hits a dance beat partway through that sounds straight from Ibiza. They're clearly just having a lot of fun again, complete with some of the worst sexual metaphors you've ever heard (stick bratwurst in the sauerkraut). If you're really taking this track seriously and being offended that the band is singing such silly lyrics, you've missed the bulk of Rammstein's career and probably just aren't used to hearing the translation so directly. "Liebe Ist für Alle Da" is a fast and yes again fun track, with a lot of clean singing and catchy guitars. "Mehr" ranges from some heavy electronic sound in the keyboarding to hard as an anvil metal guitar to melodic singing- it's all over, yet it all comes together like a hammer coming down.
"Roter Sand" is an incredibly interesting change of pace. Acoustic guitars and whistling, in my metal band? This song is incredibly emotional and evocative, surpassing even "Ein Leid" in terms of frankness. It sounds like the theme for the best western ever filmed, and frankly I was nearly moved to tears at one point from the beauty of this track. It's that good.
I'd seriously encourage everyone to get the Special Edition digipack. Not only is the digipack great quality, but it's not much extra money ($1 as of writing!), and you get great bonus tracks. "Fuhre Mich" contains more experimenting between heavy as hell guitars and very clean, simple singing for the chorus. "Donaukinder" sounds like oldschool Rammstein, with simple but wailing guitar backed by massive keyboarding. "Halt" has the band on overdrive, with Till screaming over raucous guitar. "Roter Sand [Orchester Version]", and "Liese" are both takes on "Roter Sand", and sound like they're mixes of the song rejected in editing. It's very interesting to get some insight into the band's process. The final pieces, especially the orchester version, sound very complete and solid even if I still think the final version is the best.
Overall, this is a great album where I love every single track (the "Roter Sand" edits don't count). My favorite tracks so far are "Roter Sand", "Frühling in Paris", "Ich Tu Dir Weh", and "Pussy" (like a cat, remember?). Not that the harder tracks aren't excellent, but it's great to hear a band this established really playing around with their sound and trying new things. I happily hold this up to any of Rammstein's other releases, and track-for-track, I have to say this is a strong contender for the band's best album to date.
Free Music Review: THIS, is the Album of the Year: 2009!
Hit: 5 Stars
Of all the "highly anticipated albums" released this year, by the likes of "Alice in Chains" (don't even get me started there)... by Pearl Jam... and so on... which were TERRIBLE (and yet somehow each has reviews stating "album of the year")... THIS album, Really does fit that bill.
Rosenrot (their last album) was a bit of a mis-step for the band, in my opinion. I didn't like it anywhere near as much as "Mutter" or "Reise, Reise"... but with this release, Rammstein is back to showcase their true ability & talent.
The 1st track, "Rammlied", can be best described as "Rammstein" (from "Herzeleid"), on Steroids! Seriously, it's what that song would've sounded like, had they written it during "Mutter" instead of "Herzeleid" (their 1st album). So literally, they start the album off strong... and it just gets better from there.
I was pretty nervous about this album... not only because of the direction "Rosenrot" took; but because I've been SORELY disappointed with EVERY release this year. Thankfully, they delivered... and did so in typical Rammstein fashion. Melodically & Lyrically, one of their best albums (though Mutter will always be my Favorite, as "Ænima" will always be my fav. Tool album)....
You should definitely get this album... especially the Deluxe 2 Disc edition! There are 5 non-LP Bonus tracks (1 instrumental)... none of them are crappy "Remixes", which Artists so frequently these days, include as "bonus tracks". Nope... full fledged, well written songs, that for whatever reason, didn't make the actual album. It's definitely refreshing to see that Rammstein "still get it" in that regard... as too many Artists just "throw away" their unused album songs because they feel they're "not up to par"... and then stick the fan/customer with crummy remixes, or Live versions, as "bonus tracks". (most of which aren't good, or of good quality) Again, thankfully, Rammstein "gets it"... and has rewarded us yet again, with some awesome "B-Sides"!
Also, Vocally, Till just sounds MUCH better on this album than he did on most of Rosenrot & (some of) Reise, Reise. I really can't say enough good things about this album... & it's a shame I can't give it 10 Stars... because like I said earlier, after all the JUNK that's been released this year... this one truly Towers above the Rest. And while I know they'll Never get "album of the year" by any US Awards Show... they sure as heck deserve it.
*side note*: This album is Not edited. The Track List on the back does "asterisk" out the words P*ssy & another (which I'd have to assume is the b.s. word?)... but the music isn't edited By any means. (also, it's weird that the Lyric Insert, also "asterisks" out the "B*********" word... everywhere it's stated (title & chorus); but doesn't do so for P*ssy?... found that, weird, to say the least) Anyway... Get This (Deluxe) Album, I promise, you wont be disappointed. (and if you'd like to read my reviews of Alice In Chains' "Black Gives Way To Blue", or Pearl Jam's "Backspacer"... click on "read my other reviews". Those albums were SO terrible, & yet the reviews SO Pro-Biased, I had to speak up!) Cheers... and Enjoy!
PS: maybe it's just me; but (to me), "P*ssy" comes off as a regurgitated "Te Quiero Puta!" (from "Rosenrot")... just w/o the Tex-Mex 'flavor'... & I wasn't a big fan of that song to begin with. That's my only "complaint" about this album... though technically it's not a "complaint" as P*ssy is far more enjoyable to listen to.
Free Music Review: Get the 2-Disc Edition!
Hit: 5 Stars
"Liebe ist fur alle Da" is just as surprising as the early critics said it would be. Rammstein comes back with more talented drumming and vocals than I ever expected. The guitars are still simple and straight-forward, but that doesn't mean the music isn't full of personality.
The music is the most mature and professional that Rammstein has played so far. Till goes out there briefly with short death growls in a couple tracks and in intervals throughout the album he showcases very melodic singing even better than in "Mutter". The rest of the vocals are all "Herzeleid" and "Reise, Reise"-style shouting.
The production on this album is the greatest thing. The music is the clearest and cleanest that I've heard from an industrial band. The bass guitar is clearly audible, the snare and bass drums have that authoritative, sensual pounding again and Till's vocals, while occasionally swallowed by the guitars, fit perfectly with the music.
It's impossible for me to compare it with other music because... it's Rammstein. They don't really fit in with other bands. But within Rammstein's own discography, if this album isn't their best it's a tie with the best.
The catchiest songs with the most replay value are "Ich tu Dir Weh", "B********", "Weidmanns Heil", "Wiener Blut", "Frueling in Paris" and "Mehr". "Pussy" is silly and obnoxious, but when it's stuffed in with the rest of the album, it becomes fun, and the sense of humor shows. The way you felt about the songs "Reise, Reise" and "Ein Lied" is probably the way you're going to feel about "Rammlied" and "Roter Sand" respectively.
"Rammlied" deserves a fair chance to be considered as a creative and brooding, updated themesong for the band. The bits of choir and Gregorian-esque delivery of the opening lyrics are very stylish and add atmosphere to the opening track.
"Frueling in Paris" has a great, heart-warming melody, and while it may not be Beethoven, coming from Rammstein it's a special song.
"Haifisch" is a very searchy-groovey track, and "Liebe ist fur alle Da", the title track, is kind of a thrashy metal.
"Fuehr Mich" and"Donaukinder" on the second CD are very melodic and moving (and hey, there's even a slow solo on the latter). And Halt is another good metal song to round up the disc.
Every song on this album is classy, and dark, in spite of the strangely bright and vibrant choruses. Again, the production is beautiful.
I recommend spending the extra dollar (I mean seriously...) on the 2 disc version versus simply buying the regular package... The re-hashes of "Roter Sand" weren't that interesting to me but "Fuehr Mich" and "Donaukinder" are gorgeous and indispensible songs that I loved after one play-through.
Summary: Buy the album. It sounds great, but expect changes in the band toward a more "melodic" aggressiveness... and the 2-Disc edition is definitely worth the extra buck. Oh, and play this on a nice sound system if you can, you're robbing the music otherwise. Youtube sounds nothing like this. =P
<3,
-yardy249
Free Music Review: A Worthy Return
Hit: 5 Stars
Having been an avid Rammstein fan since earlier this decade, this has been my most anticipated album release for quite some time. The tension and excitement built over the course of the past 3 years as Rammstein fans awaited the successor to 2005's "Rosenrot", which had left many fans dissapointed. Although I did enjoy Rosenrot, to me it wasn't quite up to the quality of previous gems like "Mutter" and "Reise Reise", so I, like many other Rammstein fans, was quite curious as to the direction their next project would take. I can say now, upon a full month of exposure to "LIFAD", that the word "dissapointment" hasn't so much as even crossed my mind, and that this album represents a glorious congregation of all their previous styles, with a few new surprises to keep things fresh.
Many had dismissed the album outright before its release upon hearing the first single, perhaps mistaking its style as being representative of the rest of the album, but this is not so. Although fun and catchy, the song in question is a true stand-out on the album in terms of its style, and should not be used as a barometer to guage how one will enjoy the rest of the songs. LIFAD's style seems to traverse Rammstein's entire discography, with anthemic industrial grinders like the opener "Rammlied", fast paced, balls-out rockers like "Waidmanns Heil", and softer acoustic ballads like the album's closer "Roter Sand", or the contagious "Fruehling in Paris", which features a chorus sung in French.
Musically, it is my opinion that this is Rammstein's finest effort overall, with vocalist Till Lindemann and drummer Christoph Schneider in specific exhibiting their finest performances yet. It is also their most diverse, in terms of the variety of styles you hear from one song to the next. Thematically, it is surely their darkest, with the entire album representing a sort of tongue in cheek examination of love at its most extreme (take the title "Liebe ist fuer alle da", meaning "Love is there for everyone"), including a song dedicated to the Fritzl case from Austria.
Rammstein fans should more or less know what to expect from this album, and those seeking that traditional sound will not be dissapointed, as this somewhat represents a return to form for the band after the varying musical styles attempted with the last two albums. Although some may not figure LIFAD to be the best Rammstein album ever made, it must surely be considered to be amongst their finest, and is certainly one of the best albums I've heard from any band in quite some time. A true ambassador of their genre, and a testament to the power of hard music. Highly recommended!
Free Music Review: Another Great Album
Hit: 5 Stars
Let me start of by saying that I have loved every Rammstein album even though some have taken time to grow on me. I got into the band when I was younger... 11 years ago and at that time Herzeleid and Sehnsucht were perfection. I loved the heavier and faster stuff back then. When Mutter came out I wasn't sure of it as it was a little slower but it after a few weeks of listening the album eclipsed Rammsteins first two releases. I loved the epic quality of each track. The slower tracks really had a quality not seen before and it just made the album feel a lot more solid through out. I got a little older and my taste in music mellowed and the heavier stuff just didn't have the same feel. I still love Herzelied and Sehnsucht but after Mutter I had seen what a more rhythmic Rammstein could do.
Then came Reise, Reise and I loved it. But like before it took a little while for me to realize its quality. Don't get me wrong Rammstein was as heavy as before but they were now experimenting with ballads and me being a little older really appreciated that. Not every song needs to be a head banger. Ohne Dich really demonstrates how Rammstein can put out an epic ballad. It is a perfect track... my favorite track of all their albums. Mein Teil also shows that Rammstein didn't forget about thier earlier work and its just shows they can rock out when they want to.
Rosenrot, an album that you either hate or love, I think gets an unfair rep. Its an album that just shows that Rammstein are a little older now and not every track needs to be a Ich Will Flamen Sehen. I loved the album personally. It has more ballad's then their previous work and I like that a lot. I don't need so much heaviness all the time. Its an album that relaxes me.
Now with the release of Liebe Ist Fure Alle Da Rammstein have combined the best of their works. You have the tracks that harken back to Herzeleid and Sehnsucht, tracks that bring about the emotional rawness of Mutter and the ballads of Reise, Reise and Rosenrot. It is a great album through and through. Every track is just great. This one took no time for me to really get into. Every track could be a potential single. My favorite is actually on the bonus CD; Fuhre Mich. The chorus is enchanting and the guitar riffs really get you pumped. Tracks like Ich Tu Dir Wen and Waidmanns Heil remind you of the earlier and rawer Rammstein. While tracks like Donaukinder remind you of Mutter with the emotional quality.
This is just a great album by a great band.