Am seidenen Faden
Tim Bendzko · 2013
55 min · 14 tracks · pop music
A heartfelt blend of pop melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing the complexities of love and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Am seidenen Faden — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of fragility and uncertainty in relationships, featuring a poignant chorus that highlights Bendzko's signature emotive vocal delivery.
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Ich steh nicht mehr still — Opening with an infectious energy, this track combines upbeat instrumentation with lyrics that reflect a sense of yearning for change and personal growth.
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Es geht wieder vorbei — This song stands out for its reflective tone, addressing the cyclical nature of pain and healing, a theme prevalent throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that would elevate its distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Many tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with Bendzko's lead vocals often accompanied by backing vocals that enhance the lyrical themes.
- Several songs incorporate a recurring melodic motif that ties them together, creating a sense of unity across the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- intimate melodies for quiet moments
- thoughtful lyrics for introspection
- consistent flow for relaxed listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Tim Bendzko was riding the wave of success following his debut album, 'Wenn Worte meine Sprache wären', which had catapulted him into the mainstream. Released in 2013, 'Am seidenen Faden' marked his sophomore effort, showcasing a matured sound while maintaining the emotional resonance that endeared him to fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mark Forster· Johannes Oerding· Lotte
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ich steh nicht mehr still 4:10
- 2 Am seidenen Faden 3:59
- 3 Ohne zurück zu sehen 3:37
- 4 Auch wenn es gelogen ist 3:59
- 5 Vergessen ist so leicht 4:22
- 6 Die Geier kreisen schon 3:14
- 7 Durch die Nacht 4:23
- 8 Es geht wieder vorbei 3:57
- 9 Nur einen Herzschlag 3:41
- 10 Ich will zu Dir 4:06
- 11 Programmiert 3:20
- 12 Leicht sein 3:26
- 13 Wo sollen wir nur hin 4:48
- 14 Alles was du wissen musst 3:59
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