Stille is the fifth studio album by German duo Lacrimosa. It features a mix of classical instruments and Gothic metal.
Concept
As a concept, Stille connects to the previous release Inferno which is reflected in several tracks. The first track "Der erste Tag [The first Day]" features the recovery from a burning inferno while the last track reviews the principle of hope throughout the history of mankind. "Stolzes Herz" has been called "an ode to hope".[1]
Reception
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Very favourable[1] |
| Visions |
5/12[2] |
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The album stayed in the German charts for six weeks, peaking at position 64[3] with the single "Stolzes Herz" being Lacrimosa's first song to enter the German single charts.[4] A restrospective review in 2002 by the German Powermetal magazine praised Stille for its powerful lyrics and true emotions.[1] In contrast, the Visions magazine marked a lack of variation in Tilo Wolff's singing and wrote that the expectations that had been raised by the pre-release single "Stolzes Herz" had not been fulfilled by the full album.
Track listing
All music composed by Tilo Wolff except where noted[5].
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"Der erste Tag" | The First Day |
10:11 |
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"Not every pain hurts" (composed by Tilo Wolff and Anne Nurmi) | |
05:20 |
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"Siehst du mich im Licht?" | Do You See Me in the Light? |
08:19 |
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"Deine Nähe" | Your Closeness |
11:02 |
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"Stolzes Herz" | Proud heart |
08:47 |
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"Mein zweites Herz" | My Second Heart |
06:53 |
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"Make it end" (composed by Tilo Wolff and Anne Nurmi) | |
06:06 |
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"Die Strasse der Zeit" | The Road of Time |
14:42 |
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"Ich bin der Brennende Komet" (bonus track) | I Am the Flaming Comet |
07:01 |
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