Track Listing

1. Rammlied
2. Ich Tu Dir Weh
3. Waidmanns Heil
4. Haifisch
5. Bueckstabue
6. Fruehling In Paris
7. Wiener Blut
8. Pussy
9. Liebe Ist Fuer Alle Da
10. Mehr
11. Roter Sand

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #560 in Music
• Released on: 2009-10-19
• Number of discs: 1

CD Description
Four years after their last studio album 'Rosenrot' comes this eagerly anticipated sixth full-length from the German industrial metallers, whose title translates as "Love Is ThereFor All". Produced by the band with their longterm collaborator Jacob Hellner, it is already being spoken about in hushed tones as their best work since 2001's 'Mutter'. It features some of the heaviest material they have ever recorded as well as lyrics in English for the first time, notably on thecontroversial single 'Pussy'.

Customer Reviews

Rammstein Ist Fur Alle Da
Rammstein have never been afraid to be recklessly uncompromising in their music. From the dance-inflected metal of their earlier work, to the massively heavy industrial-gothic work of their last few CDs, they have consistently produced fantastic albums of music that always seems to be overlooked by the mainstream metal world. After 2005's Rosenrot, and with no tour since then, the band has once again come out with a brilliant record of majestic metal songs, with original and distinct ideas that other bands lumped into their category wouldn't dare to try.

The album's controversial single "Pussy" is Rammstein poking fun once again, as they did in Mann Gegen Mann and Amerika, this time at sex tourism. It is a well-produced track with a good middle-section and some funny English lyrics. However, it is by no means the best or most interesting song on here, as I will explain...

Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da (meaning: Love Is There For All), has been born out of a chaotic few years in which the band has once again been close to splitting. But the results of this labour are pleasing. The album opens with "Rammlied", a song with a great operatic opening and a huge, heavy main riff that will get many a metal fan head-banging straight away. It also contains one of the heaviest mid-sections the band have ever created. When Rammstein do heavy, they never ever fail. This is proven with the other songs that veer towards the loud side. It is no exaggeration to say that some of this material is some of the most crushing they have ever made. "B********" (A word apparently invented by vocalist Til Lindemann), has a riff that is reminiscent of Sonne from the seminal album "Mutter", while Wiener Blut (A song about Josef Fritzl) and Waidmann's Heil also deliver some absolutely massive guitar work from Richard Kruspe and Paul Landers. Christoph "Doom" Schneider, the band's drummer, is the only metal drummer I can think of who has progressed so significantly as his career has gone on. His disco-style beats from the earlier records are still present in places, but on this album he lays down some of his best work ever, slamming snares and plenty of double-bass action.

But Rammstein also love to experiment with a softer sound, as seen in particular on their last two albums, Rosenrot and Reise, Reise. Some of their most interesting creative moments arrive during these songs, and Liebe Ist... is no exception. Haifish is definately inspired by Depeche Mode, a big influence on their sound. It contains some pounding drums and melodic electronics, and it provides a nice interlude between heavier songs. They have never really done a song like it. Definately a grower. Elsewhere, Fruhling In Paris contains plenty of acoustic guitar and (almost) a first with some French vocals. The album closes on a quiet note, like a lot of Rammstein albums, with the song Roter Sand, quite a minimalist song that contains Til's vocals and an acoustic guitar pretty much solely throughout. These moments are just as important and memorable as the band's heavier material, and showcase a the band's song-writing abilities even more so.

So overall, after some middling reviews from critics and even some fans (but not this one!) for Rosenrot, the band has once again come out and showed the world what they can do. If you love big, dark and powerful music with a distinct edge, this is definately the band for you. And as an introduction to the band for newcomers, this will do pretty nicely, as it showcases pretty much all the best aspects of the band in one CD. Enjoy!

Return to form- some quick thoughts
It's a cliche, but it IS a return to form. After 2006's vastly disappointing Rosenrot (a collection of singles plus a ton of filler) it's nice to see Rammstein back on top, experimenting, taking risks, and most importantly, playing some seriously heavy metal. We're talking scary heavy, heavier than Herzelied heavy. "Weiner Blut", "Mehr" and "Rammleid" are among the hardest songs this band has ever produced.

Of course, it's not all New German Hardness: much as each of the band's last albums was a progression from the previous, so too is Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da. For the most part it works- but I've deducted a star for the passable but ultimately unnecessary "Haifisch" and "Fruhling In Paris", anti-Rammstein songs that feel a lot more out of place than I'd like. They're not bad songs, but they're not Rammstein songs either.

After the controversy and attention that lead single "Pussy" attracted, it's good to see the band hasn't churned out a parody, a self-mockery. Even that song is perfectly catchy pop metal, that emerges as a genuinely well crafted song after the dust of the notorious video has settled.

If you're familiar with Rammstein there'll be few surprises on here. The playing is still focused on crushing, buzzsaw riffs, Schneider's drumming as concise as ever. It is only Lindemann who has something new to offer here, his (greatly improved) singing voice juxtaposed with an often-employed indescribable shout effect that's just about the most frightening thing since the Third Reich.

Short version- the album's really good. It's not a grower by any means; it's appeal is instant, obvious. One or two detours detract from the flow, but it's still their best record since Mutter was released. Some of these songs are guaranteed concert highlights, and I for one can't wait for the tour.

Hail Rammstein

I am nearly speachless. I am a huge R+ fan & have pretty much loved everything they've done. Mutter is my favourite album & Rosenrot my least favourite. Don't get me wrong....Rosenrot has some great songs but it just didn't have the whole R+ 'hair on the your neck standing up' experience.
THIS however, has the whole experience plus a lot more. Really fast paced songs with heavy rifts. It's simply wow.
I'm not going to give you a run down on every song, all I'm going to say is the whole album is incredible. Buy it.
A bit of advice....pay the extra money & get the special edition as it has 5 bonus tracks on it.