Top 10 Best Songs from Tocotronic's "Pure Vernunft Darf Niemals Siegen"
"Pure Vernunft darf niemals siegen" is the seventh studio album by the German Hamburger Schule band Tocotronic, released in 2005.The album was a commercial success and peaked at number 3 on the German charts, number 9 on the Austrian charts, and number 32 on the Swiss charts.
Due to its commercial success, the album received significant press coverage from popular music magazines, where it was praised for capturing the zeitgeist of modern young adults and for its rock sound. At the same time, it drew interest from intellectual circles and was discussed in sophisticated publications. Tocotronic holds a reputation as one of the greatest German bands of all time, so reviews of their albums tend to be more analytical and nuanced than those of standard releases. Rather than focusing solely on the album's quality, critics often aimed to capture the nuances of its style, its unique traits compared to the band's other works, and its role in both popular culture and among serious music enthusiasts.
"Pure Vernunft darf niemals siegen" continues the Hamburger Schule style of their previous albums - a mix of indie rock, grunge, and alternative rock - with themes often centered around teenage issues, standing apart from the mainstream. The album is calmer, more minimalistic, and more melodious than their earlier works. Notably, the electronic elements present in its predecessor are absent from this record. Critics observed that Dirk von Lowtzow's singing had improved and that the band's guitar work had become more complex. The album's lyrics were described as unconventional poetry, addressing themes such as the rejection of patriotic sentiment, living an offbeat and conscious lifestyle, and love, while intentionally avoiding clichés. One notable track, "Mystery Symphony," stands out as a nine-minute instrumental piece.
The album spawned three singles: "Aber hier leben, nein danke," "Gegen den Strich," and "Pure Vernunft darf niemals siegen." However, none of these singles achieved significant chart success. The first single peaked at number 72, the second at number 100, and the title track did not chart at all.
The Top Ten
Angel
Keine Angst für niemand
Ich habe Stimmen gehört
Dark Star
Der achte Ozean
Alles in allem
In höchsten Höhen
In tiefsten Tiefen
Pure Vernunft darf niemals siegen
Aber Hier Leben, Nein Danke
The Newcomers
? Pure Vernunft Darf Niemals Siegen (Akustik - Version)
? Cheers for Fears
The Contenders
Mein Prinz
Gegen Den Strich
Tag Der Toten
Mystery Symphony
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