Is Monster a good place to start with Oomph!?

Yes, Monster is recommended as a starting point for new Oomph! listeners. Aggressive guitar riffs intertwine with electronic elements and dark, introspective lyrics, creating a potent blend of industrial metal. Released on January 1, 2008, 'Monster' marked Oomph!'s sixth studio album and showcased their evolution within the Neue Deutsche Härte genre. Following their commercial peak with 'GlaubeLiebeTod' in 2006, this album continued to explore darker themes while maintaining their signature sound.

Monster works well if you're into steady mid-tempo rhythmic drive, dark themes for intense moods and engaging full-album experience.

How many songs are on Monster?

Monster has 13 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Monster

Oomph! · 2008

49 min · 13 tracks · industrial metal

Aggressive guitar riffs intertwine with electronic elements and dark, introspective lyrics, creating a potent blend of industrial metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Beim ersten Mal tut’s immer weh Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Revolution — This track captures the album's spirit with its call for change and rebellion, featuring a driving beat that energizes listeners while addressing social issues.
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Lass mich raus — With its catchy chorus and urgent lyrics about breaking free from constraints, this song exemplifies the album's emotional intensity and resonates strongly with fans.
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Wer schön sein will muss leiden — This track's exploration of beauty standards through a darkly ironic lens highlights Oomph!'s knack for blending provocative themes with engaging melodies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and a blend of aggression and melody, though it may not fully sustain interest over time.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features consistently aggressive guitar riffs paired with electronic elements, while the second half introduces more melodic passages.
Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the dynamic between verses and choruses.
The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, creating a sense of unresolved tension.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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

Maybe skip if you

prefer light, airy sounds
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Showcases a deliberate evolution with bold lyrical content and musical experimentation.
Themes: social rebellion· dark beauty standards· industrial discontent
Career context: Released on January 1, 2008, 'Monster' marked Oomph!'s sixth studio album and showcased their evolution within the Neue Deutsche Härte genre. Following their commercial peak with 'GlaubeLiebeTod' in 2006, this album continued to explore darker themes while maintaining their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Rammstein· Eisbrecher· Megaherz

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Revolution

The verses build tension with vivid imagery of societal unrest and a yearning for change, culminating in an anthemic chorus that rallies listeners.

The shift from descriptive storytelling in the verses to an empowering rallying cry in the chorus effectively transforms personal frustration into collective action.