Following up to 'Mutter' was always going to be a tough task for German Metal giants 'Rammstein', but Reise Reise meets their very high standards.
It's been a few years since the release of 'Reise Reise' now, an old sailor's phrase meaning literally 'Arise! Arise!'. Progressing through the album is a journey in itself, and from the sheer anger and fury of 'Mein Teil' through to the achingly beautiful 'Ohne Dich', the tingling emotion and energy packed into these 11 songs is truly something to behold. An incredible musical achievement which needs to be heard.
Although impossible to pick a favourite song on this album, I have to highlight the final two songs, 'Ohne Dich' and 'Amour'. 'Ohne Dich', a simply beautiful metal ballad is true and passionate. As Till Lindemann enters his, in my opinion, underused upper register, belting out the line 'Ohne dich kann ich nicht sein' (With out you I cannot be), you are caught. Trapped by the near perfect combination of orchestra and guitar. The album then ends with 'Amour', a growling tribute to love and passion, which builds up in a rock crescendo to a rip-roaring end. Just exhilirating.
To any rock fan, 'Reise Reise' is an essential purchase. It is less of a music CD, and more of an experience. Buy it.
Summary: A thunderous effort from the kings of German Metal.
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Advantages: Amazing range of sounds compiled to make powerful songs Disadvantages: Some people will hate it initially, some will take a few listenings to get aquired
StupidMike 25.09.2005 (05.10.2005)
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