Al_Bird

Maybe I need to change my rating later. But after a first listen I can not agree with many mediocre ratings. EOB follows several paths, Radiohead didn't want to go. The album has a beautiful and relaxed flow and the production from Flood is supreme.

Probably you can only enjoy this new German classic if you understand the lyrics. But this is really a nearly perfect album from beginning to end. And the four-piece from Berlin is also an energetic and great live band. Their sound is somewhere in between of Rio Reiser and Element of Crime.

The German power trio is certainly one of the most exciting indie bands from Germany right now. They are an extraordinary live band with overwhelming energy and their singer and guitarist Max Rieger is also a sophisticated producer. "Out" was kind of their breakthrough and a well deserved one for sure. Just take the single "Barfuss durch die Scherben" (barefooted through cullets): A bouncy bass line, dynamic drum work and ingenious guitar play, all play so tight it makes ... read more

With various guest vocalists and lots of warm and earthy sounds, this is both a bold statement and fun to listen.