Customer Reviews

The Oxidising Angel

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Wow the cd is amazing! At first I heard the single for the cd "Oxidisng Angel" and just 30 second samples of every other song, by itself the song "Oxidising Angel" was worth my money but the 30 second samples just don't do justice when I heard them I actually thought of returning the CD as soon as I got it, but luckily I didn't. This is my analysis of the cd:

1. Oxidising Angel, The (10/10 Love it great to dance to)
2. Cry Little Sister (10/10 Excellent, I mean really great cover)
3. Burning Heaven (10/10 Good Lyrics and Vocals)
4. Little Love, A (10/10 I love it because we all feel this wat)
5. Leave The Day (Great vocals and lyrics)
6. Angels Of The Dark - (Lost Area remix) (10/10 Reminded me of Vampire Romance)
7. Falling - (Angelus Mortus remix)(10/10 Just Love it)
8. Navigator - (Noxx/Rilinger remix, with Sara Noxx) (10/10 I loved Sara Noxx's seductive voice it adds a lot to the song IMHO)
9. Oxidising Angel, The - (Control System remix) (7/10 All right not really necessary)
10. Leave The Day - (Crystal Tears remix) (10/10 Great for a rave but that is the hole CD)
11. Oxidising Angel, The - (single edit) (Same as # one but it the music video version*)
(Hidden Track)
* The Music Video isn't on this edition

I am a relatively new fan to Blutengel. I have only heard one of their songs a couple of years ago. I have always wanted to get one of their cds but their music was only available as an import and the prices weren't exactly cheap. Blutengel finally got US distribution for their latest album "The Oxidising Angel". I recently received a copy of the band's new album and I immediately fell in love with the band's brand of EBM. The cd kicks off with a major punch with the title track. The song is propelled by a fierce synth hook and aggressive electronic beats. Chris Pohl's dark, rich vocals gives the entire album an atmospheric sound. His voice is complimented by his two backing female vocalists. After hearing this cd, it would be hard not to recognize Chris Pohl's beautiful voice. The band does an amazing interpretation of "Cry Little Sister" from the campy vampire flick "The Lost Boys". That song along certainly makes buying "The Oxidising Angel" worth the money. Then there is the gorgeous piano ballad "A Little Love". "Leave the Day" returns the album to that fast paced beat that the title track. My very favorite track is "Angels of the Dark". It is very catchy and is worthy of constant replay on the stereo or on my computer at work. Great dance song. Same with "Navigator". The synth beats on all of the songs are crisp and melodic. It is getting rarer and rarer nowadays to find a cd that is completely flawless. The production is immaculate. The vocals are clear and not bogged down by samples or poor production. The songs are addictive and should be listened to at top volume. If you like bands like Icon of Coil, VNV Nation, and (old) Apoptygma Berzerk, "The Oxidising Angel" is certainly worth checking out.

Finally, Blutengel is on an American record label (Metropolis Records) and they are in with some great original stuff! This time most of the lyrics are in English, possibly to give it more appeal to the west. Their cover of "Cry Little Sister" is simply slick! Across this album, the female vocals are soft and clear; they'll give you that special tingly feeling that only Blutengel can give. The refreshing remix of "Angels of the Dark" (original is on the album Demon Kiss) was very well done. Their music in this album is bold and courageous, boasting their confidence and pride in their latest work. The last track is about 16 minutes long, but the middle section is about six and a half minutes of dead silence before the bonus "track" starts playing. They could have made it a shorter buffer, but I'd say it's worth the wait. Don't miss out on this milestone!

I ordered this cd of blutengel, Oxidizing angel . The cd the was great, the this early in the morning. this is hard to write. lol
it was in great cond. exactly when I ordered it. Still in the wrapper , so no scratches. Nothing wrong with it. perfect , I would by from this seller again. thank you

very cool album. came in the estimated time and in perfect condition. i definetly recommend it for blutengel fans.

this is an amazing cd, my girlfriend loves it. i was informed of when it was delivered and it was quick to deliver. thanks!

The limited edition package is just beautiful. In a black canvas bound "book", the titles and artwork are drawn in a type of gold filagre. The gatefold cover opens to a bookelt with photos and tells a story. The pictures are beautiful and tell the story of the oxidising angel. This edition also offers a bonus track "Change The Future" and the video to "The Oxidising Angel". The bizzare thing is the video, although similar, is different than the photo book.


My favorite track on the cd is "Falling". The vocals are close to the chilliness Gary Numan has...deep, rich...and cold.....and it's story is just as chilling. It's about non-emotioal commitment...being together....but not in spirit....a relationship without love....all with a cold synth hook and a driving, pulsing beat.

Now I plan to find a way to take care of the special packaging as to not damage it.

Okay. So i heard about Blutengel (Blood Angel for thouse who don't know German that much) on Amazon, just browsing, looking for new stuff. Read the song titles, not a bad cover, sort of Marilyn Manson-ish, nice art direction. Okay so far. But like what people say "Don't judge a book by its cover". Boy was this true.

Call me a fan of all sorts of music, from the classics beethoven, jazz, rock, pop, dance, techno, etc etc. Even 'new age' appeals to me sometimes. Blutengel is a good group. But their brand of music i can only label them as... well... VERY european techno-dance with unpoetic lyrics. Not to blame them for they command in English but in my opinion they should hire a new translator.

The sound samples are very good. Trust me, but the arrangement is rather too... happy, to upbeat. To add more salt, the male vocalist's voice as well as the girls don't fit the type of upbeat, happy-ish music.

Gregorian + Crash Test Dummies (vocals) + Lemon Jelly = Blutengel. They like to be dark, but unfortunately they still haven't begun to touch the gray area.

Great effort, try again.