Das alte Leid
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| Studio album by Rammstein | ||||
| Released | September 29, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Studio | Polar Studios, Stockholm | |||
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| Length | 49:28 | |||
| Language | German | |||
| Label | Motor | |||
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| Rock Hard (de) | 8.5/10 |
Herzeleid is the debut album by German Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein. It was released on 29 September 1995.
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".
In 2005, Herzeleid was ranked number 303 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.
All lyrics written by Rammstein; all music composed by Rammstein.
Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.
^shipments figures based on certification alone
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