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Universal acclaim- based on 61 Ratings

  • Summary: When Rammstein's tour was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, they started writing and recording this eighth studio release during the lockdowns.
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  • Record Label: Spinefarm Records
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Industrial Metal, Progressive Metal, International, German
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Clash Music
    May 9, 2022
    90
    Just as grand as one would expect from the German rockers, ‘Zeit’ is a disorienting, glorious dose of Neue Deutsche Härte. Thick with charisma and a sharp sense of theatricality, this is another certified classic.
  2. Consequence
    Apr 29, 2022
    83
    The actual flow of the record may feel a bit all over the place, but that’s kind of the point. Rammstein thoroughly enjoy keeping their fans on their toes, if not attempting to purposefully irritate them even slightly.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 29, 2022
    80
    ‘Zeit’ might be a more reflective album than previous Rammstein records, but it’s still an energetic, swaggering beast.
  4. musicOMH.com
    Apr 29, 2022
    80
    This isn’t their strongest album – that’s a dead heat between Sehnsucht and Mutter – but it’s at least as good as the three albums preceding it, and that means it’s a very good album indeed. ... This is also – you’ll see – an endlessly replayable album.
  5. The Quietus
    Jul 14, 2022
    80
    Yes, it really does nod towards Sound of Music and backs this cleverly with an illuminating barrage of steely industrial noise. Of course, the album will only truly explode into life when it surges into the live arena. A lavish and unique operatic gothic party that promises, as ever, to be a scream.
  6. Sputnikmusic
    Apr 29, 2022
    76
    Zeit is imperfect, but there’s so much to be savoured here, and aspects you won’t get from any other Rammstein album.
  7. The Guardian
    Apr 29, 2022
    60
    On their eighth album, the lyrics are again in German, the riffs again pound and all you might expect is present and correct. At times it’s so on the nose you all but roll your eyes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. reisereise99
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Very good album, in my opinion even better and more complex/interesting/experimental than "Untitled" (2019). Favorite tracks- "Lügen",Very good album, in my opinion even better and more complex/interesting/experimental than "Untitled" (2019). Favorite tracks- "Lügen", "Adieu", "Armee der Tristen", "Schwarz" and "Zick Zack". Hopefully they play most of them live on 2022 Tour.… Expand
  2. iamlucifer
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    I was not a fan of self-titled what so ever, and was actually quite afraid of the future of Rammstein after hearing that. Sceptic after theI was not a fan of self-titled what so ever, and was actually quite afraid of the future of Rammstein after hearing that. Sceptic after the first single "Zeit" which was awful, the rest of this album blew me outta the goddamn water. This album may in fact be the best Rammstein has to offer to date - it feels like they've taken a little bit from all of their previous works (expect self-titled thankfully) and put it into this album. If you wanted a fresh air of new Rammstein, but with the old and classic hard and brutish style, this album will do you more than fine. Rammstein has NO RIGHT releasing an album THIS OUTSTANDING - I simply will not accept it, even though I will continue to listen to it forever.… Expand
  4. JohnnyDForever
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Well produced, solid album, that sounds modern, while taking inspiration from their previous works like "Mutter" (2001) and "Rosenrot" (2005).Well produced, solid album, that sounds modern, while taking inspiration from their previous works like "Mutter" (2001) and "Rosenrot" (2005). There's few songs i don't care for, but overall it's solid 8.5/10 from me.… Expand
  5. D3monB4laam
    May 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una carta de amor al metal. Hacia un tiempo que no escuchaba un álbum tan bueno y satisfactorio de escuchar. Gran calidad que ofrece Rammstein.… Expand
  6. ffionmai
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    Thankfully, I was lucky enough to listen to this in Dolby prior to it being released the following day. And I have to say, it’s up there asThankfully, I was lucky enough to listen to this in Dolby prior to it being released the following day. And I have to say, it’s up there as one of my favourite albums to date. Armee der Tristen is classic Rammstein and a perfect album opener. A couple of songs had me laughing (in a good way, looking at you OK and Dicke Titten), but others (Angst and Giftig in particular) had me in awe. I’m just glad they’ve managed to release another album I thoroughly enjoyed, as I loved the previous album so much.

    Thank you, Rammstein. Thank you.    … Expand
  7. ArminDRK
    Jul 4, 2022
    9
    Another great album by Rammstein and in my opinion it is overall better than 2019 self titled album.
    the best song musically in my opinion is    Another great album by Rammstein and in my opinion it is overall better than 2019 self titled album.
    the best song musically in my opinion is Zick Zack,while its kind of humorous with simple lyrics,it's a very typical Rammstein receipe.
    other highlights include Zeit,Armee Der Tristen (just like Reise Reise it's a perfect album opener as well as show opener with very relatable lyrics and mood),and Angst.
    I've been a fan of Rammstein for over 20 years now and never been disappointed.    … Expand
  8. MKUltra7
    Jul 17, 2022
    0
    Dieses Album hat mich wirklich enttäuscht. Sie hätten einen viel besseren Job machen sollen.

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