Schritte (transl. Steps) is the sixth studio album by German band Silbermond. It was released on 15 November 2019 through Verschwende deine Zeit. The album reached number one in Germany, becoming the band's third album to debut atop the German Albums Chart.[1]
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| Released | 15 November 2019 | |||
| Length | 34:45 | |||
| Language | German | |||
| Label | Verschwende deine Zeit | |||
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Background and composition
editThe band announced the album on 20 September 2019. The album title refers to the process of learning to walk, be it that of a small individual or of all humanity.[2] The sound of the album was described as minimalistic and stripped-down. Lyrically, the band positions itself against xenophobia which alternates with lyrics regarding Kloß' and Stolle's parenthood as well as the loss of Kloß' father.[3] With the album, the band intended to express their views on different issues without being condescending.[4]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| laut.de |   [5] |
| Mix1 |   [6] |
| Mannheimer Morgen | [7] |
| Plattentests | 3/10[8] |
Schritte received generally positive reviews. The German magazine Stern described the songs as poignant and catchy.[4] The website Mix1 noted that the band dips increasingly more into Folk music and will not shy away from discussing social issues.[6] In a negative review, Kevin Holtmann of Plattentests criticized the album for being "surface level" and that the band lacks edge or courage to "break free from their musical conventions".[8]
Track listing
editAll song written by Thomas Stolle, Johannes Stolle, Andreas Nowak, and Stefanie Kloß.[9]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Schritte" | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Was Freiheit ist" | 2:46 |
| 3. | "Bestes Leben" | 3:07 |
| 4. | "Träum ja nur (Hippies)" | 3:06 |
| 5. | "In meiner Erinnerung" | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Luftschloss" | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Für Amy" | 2:46 |
| 8. | "Hand aufs Herz" | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Silbermond" | 4:40 |
| 10. | "Ein schöner Schluss" | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 34:45 | |
Charts
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 15 November 2019 | Verschwende deine Zeit | [13] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Offiziellecharts.de – Silbermond – Schritte" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Silbermond: neues Album "Schritte" im November". Jump (in German). 20 September 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ Kahle, Anke (15 November 2019). "Silbermond - Schritte". WDR (in German). Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Silbermond: Zwischen Leichtigkeit und Tiefe". Stern (in German). 15 November 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ Schier, Kay. "Wenn Mark Forster Friedrich Merz ist, sind Silbermond AKK". laut.de (in German). Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Silbermond / Schritte". Mix1 (in German). Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Silbermond: "Schritte"". Mannheimer Morgen (in German). 14 November 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ a b Holtmann, Kevin. "Bis zum Abgrund (und darüber hinaus)". Plattentests (in German). Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Schritte / Silbermond". Tidal. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Silbermond – Schritte" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Silbermond – Schritte". Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts 2020" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ "Schritte - Silbermond: Amazon.de: Musik". Amazon (in German). Retrieved 22 November 2019.