Mensch cover

Mensch

Herbert Grönemeyer · 2002

66 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · soft rock

Emotionally charged melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, reflecting the complexities of human existence and vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • introspective, reflective moods
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2002, Herbert Grönemeyer was a prominent figure in German pop music, having achieved significant success with his previous album 'Bleibt Alles Anders' in 2000. 'Mensch' marked his return after a period of personal tragedy, as he navigated the loss of loved ones while creating this deeply reflective work.
Stylistic neighbors
Udo Lindenberg· Peter Fox· Nena

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mensch 4:28
  • 2 Neuland 3:44
  • 3 Der Weg 4:18
  • 4 Viertel vor 4:23
  • 5 Lache, wenn es nicht zum Weinen reicht 4:43
  • 6 Unbewohnt 5:04
  • 7 Dort und hier 2:33
  • 8 Blick zurück 5:54
  • 9 Kein Pokal 4:33
  • 10 Zum Meer 5:45
  • 11 Demo (Letzter Tag) / [silence] / [untitled] 20:41

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