untitled Rammstein album
Rammstein · 2019
46 min · 11 tracks · industrial metal
A visceral blend of industrial metal and provocative lyrics, pushing boundaries with theatricality and a relentless energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Deutschland Start here — This track's confrontational take on German history employs anthemic choruses and haunting melodies, igniting debates over national identity through its stark imagery.
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Radio — With its catchy hooks and themes of freedom versus censorship, 'Radio' cleverly juxtaposes nostalgia for a past era with modern-day struggles.
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Puppe — This unsettling ballad explores themes of control and objectification through poignant lyrics, showcasing Rammstein's ability to evoke deep emotional responses.
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 production, maintaining Rammstein's unique sound while exploring new themes.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Sex', which shifts from a steady beat to chaotic instrumentation midway through.
- The lyrics often employ stark imagery and provocative themes, with songs like 'Puppe' using metaphorical language to explore darker subjects.
- The album closes with 'Hallomann', which features a haunting melody and a gradual decrescendo, creating a sense of finality.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 exploration
- theatrical themes for engagement
- provocative content for bold listeners
- sing-along moments with intensity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer slow, contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — This album showcases Rammstein's continued vitality after a decade-long hiatus.
- Themes
- national identity crisis· censorship and freedom· dark narratives of control
- Career context
- Released on May 17, 2019, this album marked Rammstein's first studio effort in a decade following the acclaimed 'Liebe ist für alle da' in 2009. As the band continued to solidify their status as pioneers of Neue Deutsche Härte, this album also reflected their evolution in sound and thematic exploration while maintaining their signature intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· Nine Inch Nails· KMFDM
Tracklist
- 1 Deutschland Start here 5:23
- 2 Radio 4:37
- 3 Zeig dich 4:15
- 4 Ausländer 3:51
- 5 Sex 3:56
- 6 Puppe 4:33
- 7 Was ich liebe 4:29
- 8 Diamant 2:34
- 9 Weit weg 4:20
- 10 Tattoo 4:11
- 11 Hallomann 4:11
If this landed
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The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Explores dark narratives with industrial soundscapes and intense emotional themes of control and despair.
Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs
Ministry
Combines industrial metal with provocative political commentary and aggressive energy similar to Rammstein.
Meliora
Ghost
Merges theatricality and dark themes with a heavy sound, echoing Rammstein's dramatic style and narrative depth.
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