Ego
Oomph! · 2001
59 min · 16 tracks · industrial metal · Neue Deutsche Härte
Pulsating industrial beats meld with darkly poetic lyrics, creating a haunting and energetic soundscape.
Ego is an album by Oomph!, released in 2001. Pulsating industrial beats meld with darkly poetic lyrics, creating a haunting and energetic soundscape. Ego achieved significant commercial success in Germany, contributing to Oomph!'s reputation as pioneers of the Neue Deutsche Härte genre. The album features tracks that became staples of their live performances and increased their visibility on mainstream radio, particularly with the hit 'Willst Du frei sein?'. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ego sound like?
Pulsating industrial beats meld with darkly poetic lyrics, creating a haunting and energetic soundscape. Rooted in industrial metal and Neue Deutsche Härte.
What makes Ego by Oomph! notable?
Ego achieved significant commercial success in Germany, contributing to Oomph!'s reputation as pioneers of the Neue Deutsche Härte genre. The album features tracks that became staples of their live performances and increased their visibility on mainstream radio, particularly with the hit 'Willst Du frei sein?'. Ego marked Oomph!'s fifth studio album, released in 2001 after their notable breakthrough with their previous album, Plastik. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the Neue Deutsche Härte scene, blending aggressive metal with electronic elements and gaining a dedicated following in Germany and beyond.
How many songs are on Ego?
Ego has 16 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Ego Standout 4:17
- 2 Supernova 3:59
- 3 Willst Du frei sein? Standout 3:55
- 4 Drop the Lie Standout 3:46
- 5 Bitter 4:16
- 6 Transformation 4:03
- 7 Atem 3:58
- 8 Serotonin 2:15
- 9 Swallow 3:49
- 10 Viel zu tief 3:46
- 11 My Darkest Cave 3:38
- 12 Rette mich 4:25
- 13 Who You Are 3:57
- 14 Kontrollverlust 4:46
- 15 Dopamin 2:42
- 16 Träum weiter 1:38
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
59 min 17 sec
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