Released by: Drakkar Entertainment
Genre: dark Alt Rock
Links: https://herbst.bfan.link/spiegel-album
Line Up:
Oliver Weckert
Mark Rötz
Steffen Böhm
Niels Gebhardt
Tracklist:
01. Spiegel
02. Du kannst alles haben
03. Argumente
04. Du siehst mich an
05. Tausend Fragen
06. Hol mich raus
07. Keine Hoffnung
08. Nie wieder
09. Diese Tage
10. Spring
Music in a language other than my own never fails to captivate me. Even when I have no understanding of the lyrics on the first listen, the undeniable fact remains: good music transcends language barriers.
Herbst, a four-piece band consisting of Oliver Weckert on vocals, Mark Rötz on bass and backing vocals, Steffen Böhm on drums, and Niels Gebhardt on guitar, exemplifies this truth. With Weckert’s flawlessly melodic voice serving as an additional instrument, Herbst has delivered an album that lodges itself in your mind and refuses to leave. Though the lyrics are in German, their emotional impact is universal. If you ever find yourself curious about how these songs sound when sung by a Brit—albeit with a tuneless voice—blaring at full volume, my door is always open. Weckert’s compelling performance inspires even those who don’t understand the words to sing along with abandon.
The band’s signing with Drakkar Entertainment for their sophomore release appears to have sparked a creative surge. They’ve tapped into a vein of songwriting gold, producing ten tracks that exemplify musical brilliance. While I plan to use translation tools to fully grasp the lyrical content, the album’s quality is unmistakable from the outset.
The title track, “Mirror,” offers a fascinating glimpse into the band’s psyche: “You look at me through black glass, A nasty laugh, I am the world, your true self, In a thousand faces, You scream at me, and you hit me, Separated by glass, but we are both one.”
This vivid imagery allows listeners to visualize the interaction between the subject and their reflection. As the album unfolds, each track reveals more depth, making a strong case for Herbst’s potential to break through on a global scale.
Score 9/10
Reviewed by: Adrian Hextall
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