Unherz – Die Wahrheit liegt dazwischen

Releasedate: 24-08-2012; Label: Massacre Records
By: Martine Goffard

“Die Wahrheit Liegt Dazwischen” is the third album of the German band Unherz. What we have here is extremely easy to describe because we have heard that over and over again: the traditional German punk rock. The band wants to be compared with the famous Böhse Onkelz or Die Toten Hosen.
Indeed the sound is there. Musically, an Unherz song could belong to one of their productions and we have to say that the guys play very well and offer us long, delightful guitar solos. Sadly, what we would like is fresh creations and not copies of the old classics. Now the comparison stops here. When old bands were maestros of social and political satire, Unherz is as consistent as a draught.
As mentioned before, the music is enjoyable. Every song is dynamic and if you like one you will probably appreciate the whole album as the songs are more or less all cast in the same mould. The tunes stay stuck in your head for a while; with less of a commercial attend than a wish to take it easy. Above all, Die Wahrheit smells like a smoke-filled pub and sticky beer. It’s a long party where we sing about friendship, women and how we tell the world to sod off because we are free and do what we want. A lot of songs are perfect to sing along, especially after some snaps. No real stance here but these rebels obviously are having a good time! Seite an Seite is definitely the most entertaining, sincere and swinging title. Just for this one you should give it a try. Die Wahrheit is full of hard rock clichés and stays on the level of its cover. Perfect if you want to have fun with your brain off.

Line up:
Felix Orschel – Vocals, Guitar
Andy Arnold – Guitar
Locke Heylmann – Bass, Vocals
Christian „Bogi“ Bogert – Drums

Tracklist: 01. Schmerz neu definiert 02. Mein Weg, mein Wille, mein Leben 03. Seite an Seite 04. Benzin 05. Paranoia 06. Dieser Traum 07. King Kongs Schwester 08. Jag mich zum Teufel 09. Nur wenn du Träume hast 10. Leuchtfeuer 11. Bonus Track: Alles was ich will

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