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CD/DVD (NTSC/Region 2-6) pressing. Universal. 2005.

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4 out of 5 stars

FULL STEAM AHEAD! November 4, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

Just got the newest Rammstein album from Amazon.de today! (Hint hint). So, how is it? How does it stack up against the other four Rammstein albums? I have to say that I loved "Reise, Reise"-- easily a five star album, thanks to songs like, "Reise, Reise", "Keine Lust", "Mein Teil", "Amerika", "Ohne Dich", and "Amour".

As for "Rosenrot", the best tracks here are "Benzin" (a rather fitting song since everyone's fussing about gas prices), "Mann gegen Mann", "Spring", and "Zerstoeren". Of all the songs on the CD, those were the ones I found myself listening to the most. ESPECIALLY "Zerstoeren"! My goodness is that a hard and heavy song!!! If you love "Mein Teil" and "Weisses Fleisch" you're sure to love this one! It starts off with a bit of a middle eastern sound to it.
There are a few other surprise in this CD as well: "Te Quiero Puta!" is almost entirely sung by Rammstein--in SPANISH!
The song "Stirb nicht vor mir" has the English translation next to it: (Don't die before I do). Why's that, you ask? Well, because that song has some ENGLISH parts in it, but with the bulk of the song still in German. That song is a bit hard for me to describe. Oh, let's put it this way, non-traditional Rammstein and the female singer for the English parts is from Texas.

Overall, there were about 4 or 5 songs on this CD that I really liked, which is certainly not bad considering there are 11 tracks. And for this being their fifth album that is especially impressive. Rammstein is fortunate not to have dwindled away into mediocrity.

So fear not loyal Rammstein fan, the ship pictured on the front of the CD is sound and sea-worthy, floats, and sure as hell will break through the ice!

5 out of 5 stars

Rammstein delivers again! November 1, 2005
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

Rosenrot is eleven tracks of Rammstein at their finest. The first track and first single, "Benzin", is as rambunctious a song as can be found on the album -- nothing here quite matches the sheer brutality of, say, "Mein Teil" (Reise, Reise) but that's alright. The album proceeds with authority, in Rammstein fashion; brutally mechanical walls of guitar and an always-operatic Till Lindemann.

But be aware, Rosenrot is emphatically NOT a repeat of anything Rammstein has given us to date. With songs like "Wo Bist Du," "Stirb nicht vor mir,..." and "Feuer und Wasser" we can see that Rammstein has opted to take a stronger operatic stance than in previous efforts; if you appreciated "Seemann" (Herzeleid), "Klavier" (Sehnsucht), "Mutter" and "Nebel" (Mutter), and "Ohne Dich" (Reise, Reise) you will find yourself pleasantly surprised to hear Rammstein come through so majestically on Rosenrot.

That is not to say that Rammstein has lost their aggressive edge. "Benzin", "Mann Gegen Mann", and "Zerstoeren" among others prove that they've still got it. In fact, I will tell you that their new-found ability to contrast several up-paced songs with several that seem more regal shows how much Rammstein has matured musically.

All in all, this album is easily the most satisfying Rammstein album to date; I am proud to have it in my collection, and am not ashamed to admit that it will probably be stuck in my CD player for months to come. It's just... that... good.

4 out of 5 stars

Rosenrot continues Rammstein brilliant track record November 2, 2005
7 out of 10 found this review helpful

Rosenrot is Rammsteins latest offering and it's a keeper. It just came out recently and should please the fans.

I will do a track break down:

1. Benzin - Opens with a catchy tune and a meaty riff. This is the opening song and is the single for Rosenrot, it is a quality song. It isn't the best on the album but it's definately 'worthy.' Benzin is a good song to start the album with and on the whole I like it and rarely skip it. As far as the heavyness meter goes Benzin is on the middle. 4/5

2. Mann gegen Mann - This song opens with a great base but then turns a bit... odd (I can't explain it, it just sounds 'funny') but fortunately the song picks up a bit with a nice throaty chorus that sports a nice riff. I like Mann gegen Mann but once again it isn't outstanding it's just good. 3/5

3. Rosenrot - Kicks off with base and a base kick. I'm actually not a big fan of this song - it's probably one of the weakest songs on the cd which is a pitty considering it's what the album is named after. 2/5

4. Spring - Spring is one of my faveroute tracks on the cd, I love it. It begins with a light choir sounding thingy and then the singer of Rammstein narrates a scene for the song. Then one of the nicest, chunkiest riffs kicks in. This is why I love Rammstein. This song is great with a wonderfully catchy and serene chorus - the song plays out in traditional Rammstein style. This song is outstanding - a real beauty! 5/5

5. Wo Bist Du - Wo bist du continues the run of good songs, while not just as good it is still a great track. It is a bit more technoey (sp?). A deep, throaty verse accompanies a very nice and slickly produced song - with some catchy little tunes. I liked this song quite a bit. 5/5

6. Stirb nicht vor mir - This song is a feat. with Sharleen Spiteri, the normal electric guitar is dropped for an acoustic guitar. I have to say I'm not really feeling this song. It just sounds weak. The women (I have no idea who she is... should I?) sings in English and she isn't that great. Stirb nicht vor mir may appeal to some however I tend to like Rammsteins heavier songs and this song is just not great - in fact it's not even good. 2/5

7. Zerstoren - And we are straight back into the good stuff, Zerstoren is a blinder. Nice fast riff, and catchy electronica. The singer snarls out the lyrics, the chorus is nice and suits the song. This is a nice simple, off-the-edge song. It works well and I definately 'dig' what Rammsteins is aiming for with this track. 4/5

8. Hilf Mir - Another great song, really seems to grind along. I like this song its just there to fill the ranks but it's pretty damn good. It stays consistent with the rest of the cd by being good quality and well produced. 3/5

9. Te Quiero Puta! - As the track name suggests this song is in Spanish. I've heard that Rammstein is big in Mexico so that would make sense and 'Te Quiero Puta!' certainly continues Rammsteins 'international' appeal. Lots of trumpets and spanish voices chime in to give the song some Authenticiy. And yes all the lyrics are Spanish. However once your over the novelty of the singer singing in spanish the song is rather good. With a furious and adrenaline filled chorus the song mantains a fast pace. The trumpets go well with the typical Rammstein sounding song and overall I like Te Quiero Puta! quite a bit. It's definately one of the better songs 5/5

10. Feuer und Wasser - this is the slower song of the cd. Kind of like 'Reise Reise's' 'Ohne Dich' or 'Amour.' I think it's a pretty good song but it will take a bit more listening to really get into it. I honestly haven't listened to this song enough - but first impressions are a softer song with some deeper lyrics, it sounds nice and picks up around half way ending with a catchy tune thus redeeming the slower beginning (even though the beginning still sounds very nice). 4/5

11. Ein Lied - This is the last song on the cd and in similar fashion to Reise Reise (ending with two slower paced songs) is slower paced and primarily acoustic. Ein Lied is a soft and eerie song which is slowly growing on me. It seems fitting to end such a hard hitting album with a soft and melodic song like Ein Lied. Ein Lied is also the shortest song clocking in at 3:43 min. Now that I listen to it again I'm really likeing it. The backround ambience sounds very nice and adds to the song. 4/5

Overall Rammstein goes from strength to strength with Rosenrot. A few songs are a tad patchy but Rammstein quickly pick things up again.
Rosenrot is admittadly a bit different to Reise Reise Evolution not revolution is the motto and it works very well. Rammstein do what they do best (throaty, deep, heavy songs) but with just enough innovation (Te Quiero Puta!, Feuer und Wasser) to keep things very interesting. Rammstein fans rejoice they've dropped another cd and it's a great cd that isn't likely to dissapoint.

Hope I've informed you succesfully and can aid in your decision abou the cd.

Lui

5 out of 5 stars

Haunting, Heavy, and Melodic November 4, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Rammstein has gotten so much better in the last couple of years. I love all their albums, especially their first two cause they are so heavy and dark. Starting with Mutter and continuing with Reise Reise, Rammstein have adopted a more cinematic and dramatic approach to their brand of Metal with industrial overtones. Rosenrot continues in this fashion wonderfully. Once again Rammstein has created a wonderful album filled with eerie melodic keyboards, grinding guitar riffs and Tills great vocals which seem to get better with every album as well. Rosenrot has an overall cold, haunting feel on a grand scale. The albums cover really does a great job depicting the music. The digipak packaging is beatiful as well. These days Rammstein have become great when it comes to their album themes, art, and atmosphere. The melody in this record is wonderful, and the use of clean, quiet guitars on a few songs worked really well for the overall tone of the album. While not as heavy as their first two albums, if you really liked Reise Reise and Mutter I most definitley recommend this album to you. But this is not to say that Rosenrot doesnt rock hard, cause it does. Its just more eclectic this time around, especially with Te Quiero Puta, a song that will definitley make your ear take a different listen. Other great standout tracks include Spring(great heavy/melodic song), Wo Bist Du(great keys in this one), Zerstoren(great riffage). To make a long story short no Rammstein fan, big or small, should be without Rosenrot. This is quality music, and rivals their older stuff. I think this is slightly better than Reise Reise, and that was a fantastic album. The wall-of-sound continues with yet another great Rammstein album. Dont miss this.

5 out of 5 stars

Rammsteins most melodic and varied offer yet November 5, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

For an album that's supposed to consist mostly out of "leftovers" from "Reise, reise", you wouldn't expect a very strong album. But surprisingly enough, it is.

With "Rosenrot", Rammstein releases an album that's just as strong (or even stronger) as their previous releases. All elements that define Rammsteins sound are there again: hard hitting riffs, haunting keyboards, epic chorusses, ironic lyrics and of course Tills low voice. There's a lot of room for variation and experimentation though. What to think about "Stirb nicht vor mir", a very melodic ballad which also features the female singer of Texas singing in english? Or "te quiero puta", a fun song sung in spanish which combines hard riffs with a brass-band? These are songs you either love or hate.

There's also a lot of room for calmer and more melodic songs, such as the acoustic closer "Ein lied" or the lamenting song "Wo bist du". These melodic songs work very well within the album and are a nice change of pace from the harder songs(such as the brutal track "Zerstoren").
Overall, this makes for a very varied album, filled with solid and memorable songs. Definately recommended!

Standout tracks:
-Mann gegen mann
-Spring
-Zerstoren
-Te quiero puta!

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