Sunder Ohne Zugel: Unbridled Sinner [Enhanced]

Sunder Ohne Zugel: Unbridled Sinner [Enhanced]

Track Listings

1. Wind

2. Krummavísur

3. Lebensbeichte

4. Merseburger Zaubersprüche II

5. Stetit Puella

6. Vollmond

7. Die Gier

8. Omnia Sol Temperat

9. Le'or Chiyuchech

10. Der Rattenfänger

11. Óskasteinar

12. Nature Nous Semont

13. Unter Dem Meer

Customer Reviews:

eye gougingly wunderbar.......2006-12-07

They have done it again. On this cd they changed their sound a bit which might anger you or please you depending on how you felt about their other cd's. There are slight industrial elements thrown in, there are quite a few ballads, the songs aren't as raw sounding and the bagpipes aren't all over the place. Also there are more songs sung in German than before, they also have songs sung in Icelandic, Hebrew and Latin. The ballads are very beautiful and they really grab at you even if you don't understand the lyrics. I think it's because the medievel instrumets like the bagpipes and harp bring out the emotions of the song. There are also some good headbanging songs with fast catchy guitar riffs
If you put the disc in the computer you will be able to see a music video for Vollmond and you get to see clips from concerts and interviews, there's also a biography, discography and pictures.

So if you would like to hear In Extremo's more evolved sound then you should get this cd right now, no questions asked.

bagpipes, lutes and headbanging guitars..........2004-07-20

I own two previous albums by In Extremo- "Verehrt and Angespien" and "Weck die Toten" and I play them all the time. I love the mix of medieval instruments and modern electric guitars and drums. They blend seamlessly together, creating very melodic but powerful songs. They usually start mildly, then gather tempo, and by the end of the song your whole body is vibrating with the rhythm. And the bagpipes are just awesome, they make you want to dance around the fire!
I got finally my hands on Sunder Ohne Zugel, and I am a tiny bit disappointed. It seems that In Extremo is steering toward mainstream hard rock sound, which is OK, but they are loosing some of their originality. The album is heavy on guitar riffs, fast and powerful. It has some tender moments, the ballad "Die Gier", then there is Merseburger Zaubersprüche II (the first opens Verehrt and Angespien and it's fantastic!) sounding like a hymn. My favorite track is No. 8 Omnia Sol Temperat - where In Extremo sounds just glorious.

I give this album 4 out of 5 stars (the first two being 5, they come close to perfection). This is a great rock album, very enjoyable and with enough class to stand out from the crowd of rock bands. And if you ever have a chance to see them live, go for it! They put up a fantastic show, complete with fire, lights and great costumes. They look like they should be wielding swords not guitars, but they give all they have and then some!

Medival history, music, and intruments.......2004-01-09

Sunder ohne Zugel is by far one of the best albums i've heard yet. it's a colage of different languages and music. most songs are in German, though there's also Icelandic,Latin, Hebrew,and what i think is old French. most of the tracks are a headbangin' good time (as long as you like bagpipes, but there are also some sweet ballads mixed in. most of the songs have roots in Medieval history, and the guys of In Extremo have done an amazing job searching them out. I highly recomend this album, and any other album by In Extremo to anyone who is in the least bit interested.

Refreshingly Different.......2003-11-19

Excellent CD from beginning to end, If they ever tour the US in the future I WILL be there. All songs are in German and even if you don't understand it doesn't matter, the feelings are the same. To say that they are talented and enjoy their music would be an understatement.

Sünder ohne Zügel.......2003-11-19

Homeade innstruments and an unparalleled medieval apeal to a strange soul like me make these german minstrials hands down my favorite band.
A bit less medieval and more industrial than the two earlier releases I own ("Verehrt und angespien" and "Weckt die Toten"), I loved this cd all the same.
It opens with "Wind", a great song that you can feel throbbing through every fibre of your being.
Most of my friends really feel "Vollmond". I get the feeling that this song is supposed to be the comprehensive song on the cd. If In Extremo was mainstream, they probably would have chosen "Vollmond" for radio play. I like the song, to, but it is a little too electronic for my taste.
My personal favorite would have to be the stunning ballod "Die Gier". I love the way the percussion builds up from the end of a verse to the chorus.
All in all, this an excellent example of what these guys are capable of, but I highly recommend obtaining some of these metal gods' earlier releases. Fünf Sterne!!!

Average customer rating:

How brilliant!
cool
They've done it again!

Sunder Ohne Zugel: Unbridled Sinner
In Extremo
Manufacturer: Universal/Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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Verehrt Und Angespien (Worshipped & Spat At)
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ASIN: B00005NY28
Release Date: 2001-09-10

Tracks:

Wind
Krummavisur
Lebensbeichte
Merseburger Zauberspruchen
Stetit Puella
Vollmond
Die Gier
Omnia Sol Temperat
Le Or Chiyuchech
Der Rattenfanger
Oskasteinar
Nature Nous Semont
Unter Dem Meer

Customer Reviews:

How brilliant!.......2004-08-26

Many In Extremo fans think this album is a shame for the band. In Extremo use to includes a lot more bagpipes and melodic tricks in their tunes but this powerful mix of heavy guitar, keyboard, harp, bagpipes and other instruments is just sublime. In Extremo at its best! If you're not familiar yet with this strong band, begin here. I'd recommend this album to any industrial, gothic, hard rock or metal lover.

cool.......2002-05-27

this is a cool album. i really like it. even my mom likes it! that's pretty amazing since she grew up listening to john denver and other [stuff]. my favorite song would be.... i guess it's Stetit Puella. it's such a strong song. i think you should buy this album, just for the fun of it at the very least.

They've done it again!.......2002-05-01

I once did a review of the album "Vererht un Angespien" and if you read it, you already know how high I hold this band in regard. On this album, they seem to be going for a less harsh sound on the majority of the tracks, though in most the heavy metal guitar riffs rage gloriously on! there are some mellow, melodic, and very pretty songs on here. on verehrt und angespien, they had melody that absolutely [rocked] and in this it still does only in a more ballad-like approach. The bagpipes still cause me to shake my head in admiration, for I never thought that guitars and medieval music (bagpipe, harp, flute, etc.) would all fit together, but they do! My favorite songs include Die Gier, Uber den Wolken, Vollmond, and der raetenfinger, just to name a few. But I can honestly say that, like in all of in extremo's albums, every single song is a masterpiece. I suggest not waiting until june 4th to order it from the states. import it and enjoy!

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