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Rating: THE REVIEW
Let's be honest, the German language when spoken is really ugly, almost annoying (and then you always think of that Ratzinger). But Rammstein can make it become magnificent, melodious, and romantic while still being so rough.
This album ranks just under (barely) "Mutter," and thank goodness because after the rather ugly "Reise Reise," I was afraid I had lost these German pyromaniacs altogether, musically speaking. Instead, here they make a great comeback, and indeed, they show a clear technical and stylistic evolution; as you listen to the entire album, you notice the beauty of the sounds, the melodies, the heavy, epic, and dark guitars, and the (in my opinion) wonderful voice of Till.
Right from the CD's aesthetics, it starts well. Benzin, Mann Gegen Mann are truly intense and technically excellent, really, really beautiful. In typical Rammstein style, raw, exhilarating, and lurid, if you'll allow me the term. They're the type for singing out loud during concerts. Just as energetic are Zerstoren, with the assertive bass drum they used in the past, Hilf Mir, which is perhaps the most beautiful of the album (stunning), which I believe would even convince those who don't like Germans, who, upon listening, would say "Well, these Rammstein... not bad" and Te Quiero Puta which is hilarious and entirely in Spanish. Then Rosenrot is majestic, just as Wo Bist Du is epic, sweet and dark, Spring sad and intense, Feuer Und Wasser and Ein Lied, which end the album sweetly while maintaining all the heaviness, Stirb Nicht Vor Mir, honestly, I don't like it because this time, the English duet with the great Spiteri just didn't fit, but it's still catchy.
I expected to hear something from them epic, rousing, energetic, and well-played. After listening to the whole album, you feel like a field that has been run over by a tank driven by children.
So, for this, a nice 5 out of 5 is entirely deserved. Nice job, guys.
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Rammstein's Rosenrot marks a thrilling comeback with a perfect balance of heavy guitars and melodic elements. The album improves on the band's previous work with strong vocals and technical prowess. Highlights like Benzin and Hilf Mir showcase the band's raw and intense style. While the English duet falls short, the album overall is a standout and worthy of a top rating.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
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By natopostumo
Songs that captivate and punish. That leave no room for boredom.
On track 9, the real jewel of creative madness in Spanish-German fusion appears.
By Zerstorer
The first single of the album, a very powerful opener, which has a devastating impact, the first bomb of the album.
Despite being a very dark track, with a hint of anguish, from the first listen it appears fluid, thanks to the fast rhythm imposed by the resounding guitars.
By Kleine
In 'Rosenrot,' you notice less techno-clubby components in the sound in favor of more sophisticated, almost dark sounds, and deeper reflections in the lyrics.
The use of German transforms from a decent variant of singing in English to a very valid differentiation that highlights the nuances of German compared to English.
By Starblazer
"Rosenrot is truly a heavy hitter, an album less catchy than Reise, Reise, and precisely for this reason perhaps of greater musical depth."
"The cover is melancholic yet grandiose, fascinating and somehow romantic, with a strong impact."
