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Ego

Oomph! · 2001

59 min · 16 tracks · industrial metal · Neue Deutsche Härte

Pulsating industrial beats meld with darkly poetic lyrics, creating a haunting and energetic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pulsating energy throughout
  • darkly poetic lyrical themes
  • haunting soundscapes for reflection
  • engaging beats for focus
  • introspective moments of transformation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Ego marked Oomph!'s fifth studio album, released in 2001 after their notable breakthrough with their previous album, Plastik. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the Neue Deutsche Härte scene, blending aggressive metal with electronic elements and gaining a dedicated following in Germany and beyond.
Stylistic neighbors
Rammstein· Eisbrecher· Megaherz

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ego 4:17
  • 2 Supernova 3:59
  • 3 Willst Du frei sein? 3:55
  • 4 Drop the Lie 3:46
  • 5 Bitter 4:16
  • 6 Transformation 4:03
  • 7 Atem 3:58
  • 8 Serotonin 2:15
  • 9 Swallow 3:49
  • 10 Viel zu tief 3:46
  • 11 My Darkest Cave 3:38
  • 12 Rette mich 4:25
  • 13 Who You Are 3:57
  • 14 Kontrollverlust 4:46
  • 15 Dopamin 2:42
  • 16 Träum weiter 1:38

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