Okay, but lacking.
Eric J. Majerus | Minneapolis, MN USA | 04/07/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)
"After absolutely loving Kadavergehorsam, I had high expectations for this album. Leben Geben Leben Nehmen definitely sounds like Heimataerde but I'm somewhat disappointed in its lack of energy and drive. The album seems rather tame, which is noticable in the tone of vocals (more singing, less distortion) and a slower pace. I give it 3 stars because it's in German and I'm hoping it grows on me, but that could just be wishful thinking. There's a lot worse German music out there, but also better German music too (like Heimataerde's previous album Kadavergehorsam)."
Complex album, mixed results
AV | Massachusetts | 08/24/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"My initial reactions to this album were like other reviewers: I was slightly disappointed. I've owned it now for well over a year, and have revisited it several times, and my feelings toward it have changed. I think it is a very competent effort by Heimataerde, very clean sounding, and really nothing bad about it. True, the pace has slowed down. The first half of Kadavergehorsam is a rollercoaster in comparison. True, it has lost some of its medieval feel; the track Volle Deckung sounds very modern, save for some sparse background chanting. Standing alone, I think it is a very good, but not excellent album. Brueder and Sie zerrt an mir are nearly pop songs, but are catchy; Nun komm der heiden Heiland (a hymn written by Martin Luther) and Arca Memoriae retain the Dark-Ages-feel, and In alle Ewigkeit closes the album with a rhythmic love song.
Overall, however, I am happy to see that Heimataerde is not confining themselves to a strict formula. Risk-taking bands may lose fans with a new creative direction, but they often create something better by breaking the mold."
Not verry good.
P. Buche | Chicago, IL, WA | 09/22/2008
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Heimataerde's previous albums are so much better than this. If your new to this band I don't suggest starting here....what a dissapointment."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1