Leben Geben Leben Nehmen

Heimataerde | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 12, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cop International
• ASIN: B00128X6SC
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,561 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #61 in Music > Alternative Rock > Goth & Industrial > Industrial > Industrial Dance

Editorial Reviews

"The mix of typical dark electronics and typical (for this band) bagpipe sounds remains characteristic, but the sound has become softer." -- Sideline.com

Heimatærde has risen to become a favorite band for many German music fans, due in part to their genre-crossing sound. The fusion of strong EBM beats with traditional medieval sounds on their previous albums has touched a nerve and is getting a lot of play on internet radio and, of course, dance floors across the US. The band's new album, Leben Geben Leben Nehmen ("Live Give Live Take") includes 12 heavy dance tracks in the vein of Combichrist, Suicide Commando, and Feindflug and is highly recommended for fans of harder industrial club music

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but lacking., April 7, 2008

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Eric J. Majerus "variablex9" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leben Geben Leben Nehmen (Audio CD)

After absolutely loving Kadavergehorsam, I had high expectations for this album. Leben Geben Leben Nehmen definitely sounds like Heimataerde but I'm somewhat disappointed in its lack of energy and drive. The album seems rather tame, which is noticable in the tone of vocals (more singing, less distortion) and a slower pace. I give it 3 stars because it's in German and I'm hoping it grows on me, but that could just be wishful thinking. There's a lot worse German music out there, but also better German music too (like Heimataerde's previous album Kadavergehorsam).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Complex album, mixed results, August 24, 2009

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AV (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leben Geben Leben Nehmen (Audio CD)

My initial reactions to this album were like other reviewers: I was slightly disappointed. I've owned it now for well over a year, and have revisited it several times, and my feelings toward it have changed. I think it is a very competent effort by Heimataerde, very clean sounding, and really nothing bad about it. True, the pace has slowed down. The first half of Kadavergehorsam is a rollercoaster in comparison. True, it has lost some of its medieval feel; the track Volle Deckung sounds very modern, save for some sparse background chanting. Standing alone, I think it is a very good, but not excellent album. Brueder and Sie zerrt an mir are nearly pop songs, but are catchy; Nun komm der heiden Heiland (a hymn written by Martin Luther) and Arca Memoriae retain the Dark-Ages-feel, and In alle Ewigkeit closes the album with a rhythmic love song.
Overall, however, I am happy to see that Heimataerde is not confining themselves to a strict formula. Risk-taking bands may lose fans with a new creative direction, but they often create something better by breaking the mold.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not verry good., September 22, 2008

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P. Buche "gabgolly" (Chicago, IL, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leben Geben Leben Nehmen (Audio CD)

Heimataerde's previous albums are so much better than this. If your new to this band I don't suggest starting here....what a dissapointment.