Monster cover

Monster

Oomph! · 2008

49 min · 13 tracks · industrial metal · Neue Deutsche Härte

Aggressive riffs and pulsating electronics collide with dark, provocative lyrics in this industrial metal offering.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo rhythmic drive
  • dark themes for intense moods
  • engaging full-album experience
  • cathartic release through aggression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light, airy sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Monster' was released in 2008, Oomph! had already established themselves as pioneers of the Neue Deutsche Härte genre with previous albums like 'Ego' (2006). This album marked their return after a two-year hiatus and showcased their evolving sound while maintaining their signature blend of heavy metal and electronic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Rammstein· Eisbrecher· Megaherz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Beim ersten Mal tut’s immer weh 4:01
  • 2 Labyrinth 4:13
  • 3 6 Fuß tiefer 3:32
  • 4 Wer schön sein will muss leiden 3:04
  • 5 Die Leiter 3:50
  • 6 Lass mich raus 4:20
  • 7 Revolution 3:54
  • 8 Auf Kurs 3:35
  • 9 Bis zum Schluss 4:04
  • 10 In deinen Hüften 3:48
  • 11 Wach auf! 3:30
  • 12 Geborn zu sterben 3:41
  • 13 Brich aus 3:40

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