13. Rammstein – “Rammstein”

Aside from the French take over, the other thing we have had a lot of this year is albums that we have waited a long time for. Whilst not in the league of Xentrix and Acid Reign, it has been a whole decade since we last had any original new material from the German overlords. In many ways, the spectacular nature of their shows has outshone them as a studio act. Which is a great shame as Rammestein make great albums and with this year’s self-titled offering they have outdone themselves. Their template or sound doesn’t change too much, this is distinctly Rammstein but there are obvious pieces of evolution. The playing is looser, for the first time they actual seem like they are having fun… Perversely, there are also harder edges than ever before. Yes, it’s very much a Rammstein record, but it is a bloody good one!!