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Wieder geil!

We Butter the Bread with Butter · 2015

35 min · 10 tracks · punk rock

A frenzied blend of aggressive punk riffs and playful electronic elements creates a chaotic yet entertaining sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ich mach was mit Medien — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and satirical lyrics about media culture, effectively encapsulating the band's playful yet critical approach.
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    Exorzist — The track features a blend of heavy guitar riffs and electronic elements, showcasing the band's ability to merge different genres while maintaining a fun energy.
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    Berlin, Berlin! — With its anthemic chorus and vibrant instrumentation, this song captures the spirit of rebellion and showcases the band's connection to German culture during a time of social change.
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    Zombiebitch — This track stands out for its humorous take on relationships and societal issues, combining sharp lyrics with an infectious rhythm that exemplifies the band's signature style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends punk and electronic elements while maintaining a distinct style, though its appeal may be limited to genre fans.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic elements in the latter tracks.
  • The lyrics often employ humor and irony, contrasting the aggressive sound with playful themes, which is evident in tracks like 'Rockstar' and 'Zombiebitch'.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Warum lieben wir nicht mehr

    The bridge shifts from a reflective tone to questioning societal norms around love and relationships, revealing deeper emotional layers beneath the upbeat soun…

    This moment contrasts with the otherwise playful tone of the album, introducing a serious critique that enriches the overall narrative.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ich mach was mit Medien 3:05
  • 2 Exorzist 4:04
  • 3 Anarchy 4:01
  • 4 Berlin, Berlin! 3:59
  • 5 Bang Bang Bang 2:26
  • 6 Gib mir mehr 4:13
  • 7 Rockstar 3:30
  • 8 Thug Life 3:03
  • 9 Warum lieben wir nicht mehr 4:06
  • 10 Zombiebitch 3:29

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