Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 05/06/2008
The members of Germany's
Tokio Hotel started their careers when they were in their early teens, and while they still look youthful on their album covers, they've obviously grown since their 2005 emo/punk-pop debut,
Schrei. Comprised of translated versions of songs from
Schrei and
Zimmer 483, their English-language debut,
Scream, opens with the title song and immediately highlights the most obvious change the band has undergone -- that of puberty. Fortunately, the lowering of lead singer
Bill Kaulitz's vocal range (and subsequent lowering of the album's pitch) has not diminished the songs but enhanced them, bringing depth -- no pun intended -- and power to his work that was previously lacking.
Tokio Hotel may have lost a bit of the innocent tone that endeared them to their early fans, but it has been replaced with a stronger, more assured sound that is just as appealing. That said, there is an interesting dichotomy that takes place on
Scream -- while
Tokio Hotel are growing up, they aren't
grown up. The sound is polished and the melodies catchy, but the lyrics veer toward melodrama, especially on tracks that deal with social issues such as
"Don't Jump" and
"Forgotten Children." There's also a problem concerning the band's overall musicianship. While the performances from each of the members are solid, there's nothing exceptional or particularly inventive that takes place on the album. It could be a turn-off or disappointment for those hoping that age would give
Tokio Hotel a rougher edge, but it's nothing to fault the band for. Despite the occasional misstep,
Scream shows that the bandmembers are ready and able to embrace their growing abilities. [This version of
Scream was released with three bonus tracks.]
~Katherine Fulton, All Music Guide
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Brandon
from Redford,MI
Superstars
Tokio Hotel is by far one of the greatest bands to ever come out of Germany, below only Rammstein, if even that. By accepting the challenge of singing in two languages, they've won over double the fans, and they won't be stopping anytime soon. These guys will be huge for years to come, and there music will stay extraordinary for a long, long time.
Jenna Lapan
from Columbia, MO
excellent, amazing, great CD
I love this CD. Every song is great. My favorite song is Love Is Dead. They did a great job. if your looking for a great CD This one is worth buying!
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