"Live aus Berlin" is an iconic live album by the celebrated German Neue Deutsche Härte band, Rammstein. It was released on August 31, 1999, under Motor Music. The album consists of performances from two concerts at the Parkbühne Wuhlheide venue in Berlin in August 1998. These performances were the final part of the "Sehnsucht" tour, making the album a significant achievement in Rammstein's history.
As the name "Live aus Berlin" suggests, it showcases the band's live performance capability, featuring raw, energetic renditions of their songs. This album includes many of Rammstein's popular tracks such as "Du Hast," "Seemann," and "Rammstein," along with other hits from their first two albums "Herzeleid" and "Sehnsucht."
Moreover, the input from Bobo, a singer who featured previously on their album version of "Engel," made a guest appearance during the gigs and thus adds a new dimension to the live versions of the songs.
The album was a commercial success and received positive reviews for its audacious blend of heavy metal and electronic music interspersed with Till Lindemann's deep and powerful vocals. The "Live aus Berlin" album has further solidified Rammstein's reputation as one of the greatest live acts in the heavy metal genre.
The concert was also filmed and later released as a DVD, which was critically acclaimed for its theatrics and pyrotechnics, integral parts of Rammstein's live performances.
Despite the album's commercial success, its high-content rating in some countries and the controversy surrounding the song "Bück dich" have led to some versions of the album and DVD being censored. However, "Live aus Berlin" remains an essential part of Rammstein's discography, a testament to their stage presence and musicianship, making them one of the defining bands of their genre.
