RAMMSTEIN - DU HAST

Rammstein's first hit in America was this delightful little single.  It heralded their biggest success in the 90's.  Compared to how well they've done on the international stage, both this single and album can't compare to their larger volume of work.  However, as far as US audiences are concerned, I'm pretty sure this is the pinnacle of the band's fame.

This version of the single features 4 tracks.  The first is the single version of 'Du Hast'.  It's an edit of the album full length version.  It's followed by the full album version of 'Buck Dich'.  So right there you have the main song and a b-side.  Excellent work.  The last two tracks are mixes.  The first is a remix by Jacob Hellner.  Using some strange electronic distortions, Hellner generates a new rhythm track and creates a deeper industrial version of the song.  The second remix is by Clawfinger and although it initially seems like it's going to be a more techno remix, it devolves into a harder rock version of the song.  Although I like both mixes, neither does the song justice.  'Du Hast' is just too powerful on its own.

Like most European singles, it comes housed in a slim case and like most Rammstein singles, I'm happy with the content and feel like I got my money's worth.  My final words:  BREAKTHROUGH SINGLE FROM A BREAKTHROUGH BAND!

RAMMSTEIN - DU HAST
01. Du Hast (Single Version)
02. Buck Dich (Album Version)
03. Du Hast (Jacob Hellner Remix)
04. Du Hast (Clawfinger Remix)

RAMMSTEIN - SONNE

This is a single from Rammstein's album "Mutter".  It's a great single for a couple reasons...  First, it has a b-side!  You heard me right.  The first track is essentially the album version of the song, but the second track is 'Adios'.  Now before you get too carried away, let me point out, 'Adios' does come from the album as well, but it's still nice to break up the mixes with another track and these two compliment each other rather well.  I'm not being too picky today whether or not the b-side is a non-album track or not.  I'm just enjoying the fact it's there.

Second, it has mixes.  Tracks 3 and 4 are remixes by the Swedish band, Clawfinger.  The first features deep metal drumming and harder power chords.  The second uses a jungle beat for the remix and relies on lower keyboard tones in place of the guitar power chords.  The final track is an instrumental version of the song.

I quite enjoy singles by Rammstein.  I think they pack a lot in these mini albums and I've never found one I thought was a total waste of money.

My final words:  ANOTHER EXCELLENT SINGLE FROM GERMANY'S PREMIER METAL BAND!

RAMMSTEIN - SONNE

01. Sonne

02. Adios

03. Sonne (Clawfinger K.O. Remix)

04. Sonne (Clawfinger T.K.O. Remix)

05. Sonne (Instrumental)