Rammstein - Rosenrot

Genre metal Publisher Universal Records External Links Official Rammstein Website Official Universal Records Website

Rammstein's Rosenrot has been called Reise, Reise 2, as rumors have it that Rosenrot is the leftover songs that didn't make it to their prior release, Reise, Reise. Comparing the two albums, the music backs up that rumor. Rosenrot consists of decent German industrial music but lacks anything to make it truly interesting or inspirational.

The album is theatrically produced and is full of emotion though many of the songs have low or boring points in them. The music isn't as harsh as usual though some choruses have very heavy guitar choruses - which leaves the listener asking for more; but Rammstein refuses to give in. Instead, the band provides "Stirb Nicht Vor Mir"; which is a slow track consisting of an awful guest female vocalist who is singing in English. "Mann Gegen Mann" is the second track and is bearable - some points are even enjoyable. It begins with a very deep bass riff which is backed by a headbanging worthy guitar riff.

It is releases like this that make Rammstein look like a Ministry-wannabe band. Rosenrot is their fifth album and with it they definitely back-peddled from their original fan-base. Rammstein certainly won't be remembered for this effort - at least not in a very positive light. For those that don't know Ministry or like this genre very much, it might be a good starting point - but then again it's not a very good interpretation of what good German industrial should sound like.