Top tracks — play these first
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Wir sind wahr (radio edit) — This radio edit encapsulates the album's catchy essence with its infectious chorus and polished production, making it a standout for radio play.
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SchönSchönSchön — This track highlights Nena's playful lyrical style and upbeat instrumentation, effectively blending pop sensibilities with her signature sound.
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Wir sind wahr — The longer version deepens the listener's experience with extended musical passages and variations on the themes found in the radio edit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features varied arrangements but lacks depth and cohesion due to its short length and reliance on a single track.
What we noticed
- The first two tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the last two offer different interpretations of the same song.
- Synthesizers dominate the sound palette, with layered vocals that create a rich texture throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Nena's return after a long hiatus, re-establishing her in the music scene.
- Themes
- Neue Deutsche Welle nostalgia· post-hiatus reinvention· bright German synth-pop
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, 'Wir sind wahr' marked Nena's return to the music scene after a decade-long hiatus following her last studio album in 1999. This album represents a significant moment in her career as it showcases her evolution while maintaining the nostalgic sound that defined her early work in the Neue Deutsche Welle movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Falco· Kraftwerk· Alphaville
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wir sind wahr (radio edit) 3:58
- 2 SchönSchönSchön 3:52
- 3 Wir sind wahr 5:39
- 4 Wir sind wahr (Nacht-Mix) 6:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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