Skills in Pills
Lindemann · 2015
45 min · 11 tracks · industrial metal
Industrial metal meets provocative lyrics in a raw and theatrical exploration of taboo themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ladyboy — This track stands out for its unabashed exploration of sexual identity and societal taboos, combining catchy hooks with dark humor.
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Praise Abort — With its blunt lyrics addressing sensitive topics like abortion, this song exemplifies the album's fearless approach to provocative themes.
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Fat — This track employs darkly comedic lyrics that critique body image norms, showcasing Lindemann's ability to blend satire with heavy instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive industrial sounds with provocative themes, creating a distinct yet cohesive experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features heavy guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, setting a confrontational tone.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Fat', which shifts from a slow build to an intense climax.
- The lyrics frequently tackle controversial themes, demanding engagement from the listener and provoking thought.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- dark humor in lyrics
- provocative themes throughout
- engaging in-order listening
- playful irreverence and energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted content
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 19, 2015, 'Skills in Pills' marks the debut album of Lindemann, the side project of Rammstein's Till Lindemann. This album came shortly after Rammstein's extensive touring following their 2009 album 'Liebe ist für alle da', allowing Lindemann to explore more personal and explicit themes while stepping away from his primary band's sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rammstein· Oomph!· Eisbrecher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skills in Pills 4:13
- 2 Ladyboy 3:20
- 3 Fat 4:12
- 4 Fish On 4:12
- 5 Children of the Sun 3:40
- 6 Home Sweet Home 3:45
- 7 Cowboy 3:11
- 8 Golden Shower 4:25
- 9 Yukon 4:44
- 10 Praise Abort 4:44
- 11 That's My Heart 4:35
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