Soundso
Wir sind Helden · 2007
51 min · 37 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and pop infused with witty lyrics and sharp social commentary that captures the zeitgeist of mid-2000s Germany.
Top tracks — play these first
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(Ode) An die Arbeit — This track cleverly critiques the monotony of work life through upbeat melodies and ironic lyrics, setting the tone for the album's thematic exploration.
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Die Konkurrenz — With its infectious chorus and biting commentary on competitiveness in society, this song exemplifies Wir sind Helden's knack for merging fun with thought-provoking insights.
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Endlich ein Grund zur Panik — The urgency in this track captures a sense of societal anxiety while maintaining an infectious energy, making it a standout moment on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful energy for social commentary
- upbeat tracks for group sing-alongs
- quick bursts of engaging rhythms
- playful irreverence with catchy hooks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek lengthy atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 25, 2007, Soundso was Wir sind Helden's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, Zweite Welt. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their position as one of Germany's leading pop-rock acts, known for their clever wordplay and catchy melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- MIA.· Silbermond· Jennifer Rostock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 (Ode) An die Arbeit 3:42
- 2 Die Konkurrenz 3:44
- 3 Soundso 4:14
- 4 Für nichts garantieren 4:22
- 5 Kaputt 3:08
- 6 Labyrinth 4:14
- 7 The Geek (Shall Inherit) 3:40
- 8 Endlich ein Grund zur Panik 3:43
- 9 Der Krieg kommt schneller zurück als du denkst 2:45
- 10 Hände hoch 4:36
- 11 Stiller 4:21
- 12 Lass uns verschwinden 4:14
Disc 2
- 1 Intro / (Ode) An die Arbeit
- 2 Endlich ein Grund zur Panik
- 3 Von hier an blind
- 4 Heldenzeit
- 5 Gekommen um zu bleiben
- 6 Soundso
- 7 The Geek (Shall Inherit)
- 8 Lass uns verschwinden
- 9 Kaputt
- 10 Wenn es passiert
- 11 Echolot
- 12 Ist das so?
- 13 Müssen nur wollen
- 14 Die Konkurrenz
- 15 Guten Tag
- 16 Aurelie
- 17 Nur ein Wort
- 18 Blow Him Back into My Arms (Moneybrother) / Ein Elefant für dich
- 19 Denkmal
- 20 Bist du nicht müde
- 21 Die Anfänge
- 22 Helden machen es sich selbst
- 23 Making of Soundso
- 24 Outtakes aus den Lesungen 3:52
- 25 Outtakes aus einem interview vom 15.09.2007 1:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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