Schweineherbst
Slime · 1994
48 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw, aggressive blend of hardcore punk energy with politically charged lyrics that confront societal issues head-on.
Top tracks — play these first
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Schweineherbst — The title track encapsulates the album's fierce critique of societal decay, blending sharp instrumentation with urgent vocal delivery.
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Der Tod ist ein Meister aus Deutschland — This track stands out for its haunting exploration of mortality and historical reflection, challenging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths.
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Gewalt — In this song, the band addresses themes of violence and aggression with a relentless pace, making it a powerful anthem against oppression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo, with most tracks maintaining a fast pace typical of hardcore punk.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Zweifel' which shifts to a slower, more reflective section before returning to aggression.
- The lyrics are delivered in a confrontational style, often overlapping with the instrumentation, creating a dense and urgent sound.
- The final track, 'Goldene Türme', serves as an extended outro that gradually fades out, contrasting with the intensity of earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intensity
- cathartic release of frustration
- politically charged anthems
- high-energy group participation
- urgent reflections on society
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow tunes
- dislike raw, aggressive sound
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Schweineherbst is Slime's third studio album, following their influential record, Gegen die Wand. At this point, the band had already established themselves as a major voice in the German punk scene, known for their uncompromising sound and socio-political commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Flag· Minor Threat· Dead Kennedys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Schweineherbst 3:14
- 2 Stillstand 1:49
- 3 Zweifel 3:44
- 4 Feuer 2:35
- 5 Hoffnung 1:46
- 6 Zusammen 3:27
- 7 Gewalt 3:22
- 8 Der Tod ist ein Meister aus Deutschland 4:09
- 9 Ich war dabei 2:53
- 10 Brüllen, zertrümmern und weg 3:24
- 11 Die Leere 3:46
- 12 Joe ist zurück 3:33
- 13 Aufrecht gehen 2:29
- 14 Genug 2:42
- 15 Goldene Türme 5:04
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