Song of the Week: Rammstein’s “Angst” Is a Metallic Crusher For Our Present Apocalypse
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Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Rammstein’s maximalist banger “Angst” is worming its way into our brains.
We’ve been jamming Rammstein’s new album Zeit, and one song in particular has stood out: “Angst.” It’s our Song of the Week.
The German industrial metal icons just dropped a truly insane video for the track, featuring everything from manic cheerleaders to choreographed lawnmower pushing. It could only come from the minds of Rammstein, who never fail to deliver bombastic visuals to accompany their equally maximal songs.
“Angst” is a metallic crusher, structured around a tight central riff that drives forward. Meanwhile, ominous chorus chants and the imitably deep voice of frontman Till Lindemann are layered amongst the sonic fray.
Somewhat atypical for the band, the song’s production and mix gives slight precedence to the stadium-ready guitar riffs — they’re that good. They’ll no doubt be some circle pits churning when the band bust this one out on its upcoming North American tour (tickets available via Ticketmaster).
— Jon Hadusek
Senior Staff Writer
Honorable Mentions:
Gatlin – “Masterclass”
Indie-pop singer-songwriter Gatlin breaches new territory with the grimy, angsty “Masterclass,” a heavier, slogging track than much of her discography to date. The artist describes it as a song about “wanting to be desired,” and was written in a time when she was just sick and tired of being heartbroken. It’s a relatable motivation, and one that results in Gatlin embracing any of the “crazy girl” labels tossed her way. Sometimes all it takes is an act of reclamation. — Mary Siroky
Slaughter Beach, Dog with Anika Pyle & Trace Mountains – “Just Like Me”
Just ahead of their tour together, Slaughter Beach, Dog has teamed up with Anika Pyle and Trace Mountains for “Just Like Me,” a song that’s laid-back, contemplative, and melancholic in a tear-in-your-beer country sort of way. “You look just like me when you get mad” the trio trades off over acoustic guitar, electric piano, and a particularly expressive steel guitar line. It sounds like something that might fit on a Bright Eyes I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning b-side collection. and is so sweet on the ears that a full Boygenius-style team up would be more than welcome. — Jonah Krueger
Holly Humberstone – “Sleep Tight”
There’s an easiness to Holly Humberstone, one that makes her feel grounded without seeming like she’s ever forcing that “relatability” factor. She’s telling stories, and her latest, “Sleep Tight,” is a story many listeners are familiar with. Humberstone reunited with The 1975’s Matty Healy for some lyrical contributions — the two previously worked together on Humberstone’s debut EP, which is simply a flex — and the gentle authenticity of the track fits the artist like a well-worn denim jacket. — M.S.
Body Type – “The Charm”
Australian rockers Body Type are back with the appropriately gritty “The Charm,” the third single off their upcoming debut album, Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing’s Surprising. The band employs a quick, bouncy shuffle beat across the track, adding heaps of momentum that only ceases when vocalist Sophie McComish stops to announce (or wail): “I’ve got chaaaaarm!” The song is Body Type’s statement about the uneven standards held for women in the music industry as opposed to men, but it’s also an opportunity for the band to take up space in the rock world traditionally held for men; twice in the song, McComish begs the question, “Does it exist on a subconscious plane/ or am I making excuses for your behavior again?”
At the end, the band launches into a blistering, no-holds-barred guitar solo section. Body Type may have aced the blissful post-punk that characterized their earlier material, but “The Charm” proves that they’re ready to conquer a more fierce, unapologetic sound. — Paolo Ragusa
Aluna, Jayda G – “Mine O’ Mine”
Aluna is back with yet another outstanding collaboration—this time with fellow dance producer Jayda G. “Mine O’ Mine” is destined to get you moving out of your seat, and according to both artists, the song was born out of a moment of pure inspiration. “It’s not often that two women of color come together to make music, even less so in dance/electronic music,” Jayda G said about working with Aluna. “We got together in my home studio and it just clicked.” That instant connection is incredibly clear on “Mine O’ Mine,” and the way the song wraps in Aluna’s UK garage sensibilities with Jayda G’s thumping, deep house creates a holistic, indestructible piece of dance pop. — P.R.
Kevin Morby – “A Random Act of Kindness”
Kevin Morby’s latest single off of his upcoming album This is a Photograph, “A Random Act of Kindness,” somehow starts as a Spacemen 3 deep cut, morphs into a Springsteen-esque rocker, and finishes as a strings-backed indie anthem — all in four minutes and change. While that may sound crowded, the track is shockingly coherent, effortlessly moving through sonic worlds while Morby’s refrains anchor it all together. It continues his hot streak, rounding out a strong trifecta of pre-album singles. If he can stick the landing come the album’s release, This is a Photograph may very well end up being a career-defining statement. — J.K.
Givēon – “Lie Again”
Givēon’s voice could make the worst things imaginable sound gorgeous — his lush, rich tones are just that enchanting. In “Lie Again,” the artist sings about ignoring red flags, preferring to live under false pretenses if they come with just a bit more time with a troublesome lover. The performance on the track is expressive and layered, pain and desperation evident in his voice. The song arrives ahead of more anticipated music from the R&B artist who continues to build an impressive repertoire with every new release. — M.S.
Tobias Dray – “Bottle of Bombay”
The newest single from Tobias Dray is an understated yet hard-hitting banger. The French-born, Canada-based singer is a master at combining tender, vulnerable melodies and lyricism with subtly glitchy production to create a sound all of his own. The grimy, cinematic visual accompanying the song is a perfect pairing, exemplifying the fast-paced, frenetic haze that one feels at their breaking point. — Rachael Crouch
Ava Max – “Maybe You’re the Problem”
How does one follow the meteoric success of a runaway hit? Ava Max answers this question with grace on “Maybe You’re the Problem,” the first taste of her upcoming second album. The summery anthem builds off of the momentum that her mammoth hit “Sweet but Psycho” established, and if this is what the rest of her highly-anticipated album sounds like, we’re in for a real treat. — R.C.
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Song of the Week: Rammstein’s “Angst” Is a Metallic Crusher For Our Present Apocalypse
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