(German for 'steps') is the sixth studio album by German band
Silbermond
Silbermond ("silver moon") is a German pop rock band from Bautzen, Saxony. The band consists of Stefanie Kloß, Andreas Nowak, and brothers Johannes and Thomas Stolle.
History
The band members originally met in 1998 when they participated in t ...
. It was released on 15 November 2019 through . The album reached number one in Germany, becoming the band's third album to debut atop the German charts.
Background and composition
The 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. 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. With the album, the band intended to express their views on different issues without being condescending.
Critical reception
received generally positive reviews. The German magazine ''
Stern'' described the songs as poignant and catchy.
The website ''Mix1'' noted that the band dips increasingly more into
Folk music
Folk music is a music genre that includes traditional folk music and the contemporary genre that evolved from the former during the 20th-century folk revival. Some types of folk music may be called world music. Traditional folk music has b ...
and will not shy away from discussing social issues.
In a negative review, Kevin Holtmann of criticized the album for being "surface level" and that the band lacks edge or courage to "break free from their musical conventions".
Track listing
All song written by Thomas Stolle, Johannes Stolle, Andreas Nowak, and Stefanie Kloß.
Charts
Year-end charts
Release history
References
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2019 albums
Silbermond albums
German-language albums