Most Anticipated Albums of 2017

Well, in the end it was not one of their strongest albums. Sure, it was perfectly produced, written and performed, but I don't feel that certain energy and melodrama the band once had. Even on KoS, which was also electronic, the songs felt anthemic. As the title suggests, Dream Machine is more dream like. That still is good music, but I have hoped it would at least continue KoS's style, if not going back to the roots.

SpongeBozz announced he will release a double album in a limited box. But on the other hand the two discs have different titles ("Started from the Bottom" and "KrabbenKoke Tape") and clearly follow different themes. In German rap it has become popular to first release a limited deluxe box for pre-order and then the regular album. I have no idea if they will become two separate albums for their regular release, or if this is meant to be a 2-disc album. It also could be that one of them is only a bonus disc. Just in case someone wonders why there are two albums in one spot.

This album surpassed my wildest imaginations by miles. This is probably the best German hip hop album I have heard. Such a variety of sounds, flows, influences; moods, lyrical quality,... there's a mix of true rough emotions and entertaining derangedness.

Why am I saying this actually? I've already praised this album on several other lists