Wunschkind
Oomph! · 1996
55 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal · Neue Deutsche Härte
Aggressive industrial metal intertwines with haunting melodies, creating a dark and immersive sonic landscape.
Why this album works
This album marked a significant evolution in Oomph!'s style, contributing to the rise of Neue Deutsche Härte in Germany. Its single 'Wunschkind' became a defining track for the genre, influencing subsequent artists such as Rammstein and attracting attention for its bold lyrics addressing societal issues.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks haunting melodies that linger immersive soundscapes for deep focus
- Context
- Wunschkind is Oomph!'s third studio album, released in 1996 after their breakthrough with the album Sperm. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their sound within the Neue Deutsche Härte movement, blending heavy metal with electronic elements and provocative themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rammstein· Marilyn Manson· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born‐Praised‐Kissed Standout 7:30
- 2 Wunschkind Standout 5:33
- 3 You’ve Got It 5:34
- 4 Down in This Hole 4:18
- 5 Wälsungenblut 2:25
- 6 Krüppel 3:35
- 7 My Soubrette 6:31
- 8 Mind Over Matter 4:33
- 9 Filthy Playground 3:51
- 10 I.N.R.I. vs. Jahwe Standout 5:15
- 11 Song for Whoever 4:17
- 12 Der Alptraum der Kindheit 2:25
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