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THE REVIEW
After the highly acclaimed "Mutter" (2001), in 2004 the fourth (fifth, including the live "Live aus Berlin") effort from the German Rammstein is released: "Reise, Reise".
It begins with REISE, REISE, where you immediately notice how similar this track is to the songs of "Mutter". It continues with the devastating MEIN TEIL: guitars at full blast and an amazing drumline (this, by the way, is also the album where drummer Christoph Schneider enjoys "greater freedom," making Rammstein's sound even better). Other noteworthy songs include the emotional KEINE LUST, which highlights the two sides of singer Till Lindemann's voice: calmness and harshness. Couldn't be better...
Let's not forget AMERIKA, an ironic mockery of the country of the president (ahem ahem...) Bush, and the melodic songs such as OHNE DICH and AMOUR (all "situated" towards the end of the album): I believe it's impossible not to be enthralled by the magic of these songs.
The similarities with "Mutter" are there, like the electronic inserts and dark atmospheres, but we can also happily notice the presence of some new elements, including a more powerful sound than usual.
From "Herzeleidhnh" (1995), Rammstein has always improved and this is of notable mention. The next album, which will be released towards the end of 2005 or even earlier, will be a clear demonstration of what I mean.
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Rammstein's Reise, Reise builds on the success of Mutter with a powerful, darker sound and emotional depth. The album features standout tracks like Mein Teil and Keine Lust, showcasing drummer Christoph Schneider's prominent role and Till Lindemann’s versatile vocals. It includes political satire in Amerika and melodic highlights such as Ohne Dich. The album marks another step in Rammstein’s continued musical evolution.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Rammstein
German music group formed in Berlin (1994), known for German-language industrial/Neue Deutsche Härte music and theatrical, pyrotechnic live shows.37 Reviews
Other reviews
By Perez
Here the tracks are tinged with darkness: the opening title-track and the second "Mein Teil" hit straight like a punch in the stomach.
"Amerika" presents one of the most ingenious lyrics ever written by the six Berliners, all accompanied by a hilarious video and a decidedly impactful chorus.
By SimoneMB91
"Reise, Reise is a very varied album that, however, is often surrounded by highs and lows and is not comparable to its predecessor as it is a concentration of excesses sometimes successful and other times not."
"'Mein Teil' is a very powerful track that plays on Till’s voice, ingeniously computer-modified, and on the ironic lyrics about the madness of a man from Hamburg."
By The Punisher
This CD seems to me a crazy piece of nonsense, stuff for crazed kids with nothing in their heads but lots of repressed anger.
Sometimes crappy music can perfectly supplant anesthetic.
By purpleblack
"Reise, Reise provides the opening, nicely powerful with parts made using sound effects, it’s hypnotic from its ‘hammering’ chorus."
"A perfect combination... In short, a CD recommended to fans and genre lovers like me. Enjoy the listening!!!"
By Starblazer
These are the sensations you experience listening to the title track and opener of Rammstein's fourth album, more than just a band, a real force of nature.
"Mein Teil" confirms their particular attitude in dealing with shock themes... seasoned with one of the most beautiful and ingenious videos in metal history.
