Recorded 1995 Language German Release date 29 September 1995 | Length 49:28 Artist Rammstein Label Motor Music | |
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Released September 29, 1995 (1995-09-29) Studio Polar Studios, Stockholm Producer Jacob Hellner
Carl-Michael Herlöfsson Genres Heavy metal, Industrial metal, Neue Deutsche Härte, Progressive metal Similar Sehnsucht, Reise - Reise, Liebe ist für alle da, Live aus Berlin, Mutter | ||
Herzeleid is the debut album by German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein. It was released on 29 September 1995.
Contents
- Rammstein seemann official video
- Reception and legacy
- Track listing
- Credits
- Rammstein
- Production
- Visual art
- Studios
- Songs
- References
The album's original cover depicted the band members' upper bodies without clothing. This caused critics to accuse the band of trying to sell themselves as "poster boys for the master race".
The direct translation of "Herzeleid" is "heartache"; however, according to an interview on Talking Metal's podcast in 2007, Richard Kruspe stated that it doesn't translate to "Heartache", but in the German language, it simply means "heartbreak". The album is a culmination of the relationship troubles of all but one of the six band members, hence the title "Herzeleid".
Rammstein seemann official video
Reception and legacy
In 2005, Herzeleid was ranked number 303 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Rammstein; all music composed by Rammstein.
Credits
Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.
Rammstein
Production
Visual art
Studios
Songs
1Wollt ihr das Bett in Flammen sehen?5:17
2Der Meister4:11
3Weißes Fleisch3:36