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Unfortunatly the United States entertainment industry continues to believe that cut down versions are the only versions that will sell (and therefor become the only ones readily available) of non English artists in it's boarders. Thankfully, eBay is around to save the day. Humanoid is a good progression of this German pop-rock band into what almost hints of Micheal Jackson and the 80's poppy glammor rock, mixed with say a tab of Muse. Bill Kaulitz's (the lead singer) voice is strikingly older and more mature sounding in this new album, however hasn't lost any of it's unique and original appeal. This album is definatly more studio'ized, planned out and edited then thier previous albums... suggesting a direct correlation with thier growing popularity and success! On this German Edition you get 16 tracks to buzz through, 4 more then the English edition. You will notice, even if you don't speak a word of German, that there are major changes in the meanings of the songs between the English and German editions. Obviously small grammaitcal nuances are lost in the translation, but there also seemed to be huge compromises between lyrical and poetic flow from whomever was responsible for the English translations, and in my book, that equates to nonoriginal, nonauthentic work! While probably an easier step for the English listener, the languages are so similiar that the music will catch on anyway I feel, and you'll find youself singing along in a language that is the very basis of English in the first place! (Everyone remembers La Bomba and Sukiyaki no?) All and all, if you already own Humanoid in English and enjoy it, I highly recommend you pick up the original German tracks. The bonus even includes songs in English that weren't available on the US release! Odd no? Well thats the music industry. A-Read full review
I love it. My first TH German CD. Definitely a good purchase.
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I love this album! CD in perfect condition! Thank you!
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Not only are they easy on the eyes, these guys rock. English or German, this is a great CD. Love it, love it, love it.
Love this album! This is Tokio Hotel's best work! Every song on this album is great. Love it in German and Humanoid in english! A must album for everyone!