Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Rammstein's blend of heavy metal and theatrical elements creates a distinctive sound that stands out in industrial metal.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that features a gradual build-up, leading into heavy guitar riffs and layered vocals.
  • Several tracks, such as 'Mein Teil' and 'Amerika', incorporate spoken word sections that contrast with the aggressive instrumentation.
  • The use of orchestral elements in songs like 'Morgenstern' adds a dramatic flair, enhancing the theatricality of the lyrics.
  • The final track, 'Amour', shifts to a slower tempo and more melodic approach, providing a contrasting conclusion to the heavier preceding tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Reise, Reise 4:45
  • 2 Mein Teil 4:32
  • 3 Dalai Lama 5:38
  • 4 Keine Lust 3:42
  • 5 Los 4:25
  • 6 Amerika 3:46
  • 7 Moskau 4:16
  • 8 Morgenstern 3:59
  • 9 Stein um Stein 3:56
  • 10 Ohne dich 4:32
  • 11 Amour 4:50

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata