Zunge (album) explained
| Zunge |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Till Lindemann |
| Cover: | Till Lindemann - Zunge.png |
| Genre: | Neue Deutsche Härte |
| Label: | Self-released |
| Language: | German |
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Zunge (German for "tongue") is the debut solo studio album by Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann, released independently on 3 November 2023. It was preceded by the eponymous single on 8 September 2023 as well as the three singles "Schweiss", "Nass" and "Lecker" on 29 September and "Sport frei" on 27 October. While Lindemann wrote the album's lyrics, the music was written and produced by Sky van Hoff, Daniel Karelly, Olsen Involtini, Lois Cass and Clemens Wijers.
Background
On 7 July 2023, German newspaper Die Zeit confirmed that the album had been completed for some time.[1] While the album was finished and in the hands of Universal Music, both Lindemann and the label agreed to suspend their collaboration for the album's release.[2] As a result, the eponymous lead single and the following singles were not released by the label.[3]
The album was self-released by Lindemann on 3 November 2023. The singer toured in support of the record with 24 shows in Europe from November to December 2023.[4]
Track listing
- Note: The 2021 single "Ich hasse Kinder" is included as the seventh track between "Tanzlehrerin" and "Nass" on the physical edition of the album.
Personnel
- Till Lindemann – vocals
- Sky van Hoff – producer, engineer, mixer, instruments (2, 3, 5, 6, 9), choir (2)
- Daniel Karelly – producer, mixer, instruments, backing vocals (1, 7, 10, 11)
- Olsen Involtini – producer (4, 11), mixer (4, 8)
- Lois Cass – producer, keyboards, programming (4)
- Clemens Wijers – producer, engineer, instruments, backing vocals (8)
- Svante Forsbäck – mastering (all tracks)
- Marco Bayati – editor, drums (2, 3, 5, 9), choir (2)
- Marco Kollenz – editor, vocals (2, 3, 5, 9), choir, engineer (2)
- Constantin Krieg – keyboards, programming (4)
- Martin Te Laak – choir, conductor, arrangements (2)
- Aachener Kammenchor – choir, performer (2)
- Den Zozulya – artwork
- Rocket & Wink – artwork, art direction, design
- Gleb Davydov – artwork, concept
Charts
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- News: Ohrenbetäubendes Schweigen. Peitz. Dirk. Die Zeit. de. 7 July 2023. 31 October 2023.
- News: Neues Soloalbum von Till Lindemann erscheint nicht bei Universal Music. Peitz. Dirk. Die Zeit. de. 14 September 2023. 31 October 2023.
- Web site: Warum kommt Lindemanns Soloalbum Zunge nicht bei Rammsteins Plattenfirma raus?. Hochgesand. Stefan. Berliner Zeitung. de. 15 September 2023. 31 October 2023.
- Till Lindemann: In diesen Formaten erscheint das neue Album "Zunge". Rolling Stone Germany. de. 15 September 2023. 31 October 2023.
- Web site: Jahrescharts 2023 Album. GfK Entertainment charts. de. 10 December 2023.
