Tanzwut
Tanzwut · 1999
48 min · 11 tracks · Neue Deutsche Härte
A frenetic blend of medieval melodies and industrial heaviness that propels listeners into a rhythmic frenzy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Exkremento — The opening track sets an aggressive tone with its driving rhythms and darkly humorous lyrics, encapsulating the band's signature style right from the start.
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Im Rausch — This track demonstrates a compelling mix of catchy hooks and medieval instrumentation, showcasing Tanzwut's ability to merge genres effectively.
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Eisenmann — As one of the standout tracks, it features powerful choruses and intricate arrangements that highlight the band's theatrical flair and musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of medieval and industrial sounds creates a distinctive identity within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic elements.
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, blending harsh vocals with choral harmonies that evoke a medieval atmosphere.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 dance energy
- primal rhythms for movement
- electrifying atmosphere for gatherings
- engaging in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike consistent pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Tanzwut is the debut album from the German band, marking their entry into the Neue Deutsche Härte scene. At this point, the band was establishing its unique sound that combines metal with historical themes and instrumentation, setting the stage for their future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Megaherz· Oomph!· Eisbrecher
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Königreich
The imagery shifts from personal struggle to grandiose visions of power and conquest, evoking a sense of epic journey.
This transition in scale emphasizes the narrative depth of the song, contrasting individual experiences against broader themes of ambition and destiny.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Exkremento 3:42
- 2 Im Rausch 3:40
- 3 Königreich 4:09
- 4 Das Schicksal 4:09
- 5 Verrückt (album version) 3:50
- 6 Augen zu 4:09
- 7 Auferstehung 5:25
- 8 Eisenmann 5:31
- 9 Erinnerung 3:51
- 10 Die Balz 4:07
- 11 Komm her 6:01
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