Is GlaubeLiebeTod a good place to start with Oomph!?

Yes, GlaubeLiebeTod is recommended as a starting point for new Oomph! listeners. A fierce blend of industrial metal and provocative lyrics, capturing the essence of Neue Deutsche Härte with electrifying intensity. Released on March 24, 2006, GlaubeLiebeTod is Oomph!'s sixth studio album and marked a significant moment in their career as they solidified their status within the Neue Deutsche Härte scene. Following their previous album, Wahrheit oder Pflicht, which gained notable recognition, this release further propelled their sound into mainstream consciousness while maintaining their edgy aesthetic.

Who is GlaubeLiebeTod for?

GlaubeLiebeTod works well if you're into steady mid-tempo engagement, provocative themes for reflection and earworm melodies for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on GlaubeLiebeTod?

GlaubeLiebeTod has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

GlaubeLiebeTod

Oomph! · 2006

44 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal

A fierce blend of industrial metal and provocative lyrics, capturing the essence of Neue Deutsche Härte with electrifying intensity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Gott ist ein Popstar Start here — This track stands out for its bold critique of celebrity culture intertwined with religious themes, making it a defining statement of the album’s ethos.
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Zuviel Liebe kann dich töten — The song blends haunting melodies with relentless energy, encapsulating the album's exploration of love's darker sides through a heavy industrial sound.
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Tanz in den Tod — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this track exemplifies Oomph!'s ability to merge danceable beats with thought-provoking lyrics about mortality and existence.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong writing and production within its genre, balancing intensity with thematic depth.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that features heavy guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, setting a fierce tone for the rest of the record.
Several tracks incorporate electronic elements alongside traditional metal instrumentation, creating a layered sound that is characteristic of industrial metal.
Lyrically, the album explores provocative themes, often blending personal and societal commentary, which is evident in the lead single's exploration of religion.
The pacing varies throughout, with some tracks maintaining a relentless tempo while others slow down to create moments of tension and reflection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo engagement
provocative themes for reflection
earworm melodies for sing-alongs
dynamic energy for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek slow, contemplative sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Oomph!'s status in the Neue Deutsche Härte scene.
Themes: celebrity culture critique· dark love exploration· mortality and existence
Career context: Released on March 24, 2006, GlaubeLiebeTod is Oomph!'s sixth studio album and marked a significant moment in their career as they solidified their status within the Neue Deutsche Härte scene. Following their previous album, Wahrheit oder Pflicht, which gained notable recognition, this release further propelled their sound into mainstream consciousness while maintaining their edgy aesthetic.
Stylistic neighbors: Rammstein· Eisbrecher· Megaherz