Zunge (album)

2023 studio album by Till Lindemann

Zunge

Studio album by

Till Lindemann

Released| 3 November 2023 (2023-11-3)
Recorded| 2021–2023
Genre| Industrial metal
Length| 46:27
Language| German
Label| Self-released
Producer|

* Sky van Hoff
* Daniel Karelly
* Olsen Involtini
* Lois Cass
* Clemens Wijers

Singles from  Zunge

1. "Ich Hasse Kinder"
Released: 31 May 2021
2. "Zunge"
Released: 8 September 2023
3. "Schweiss"
Released: 29 September 2023
4. "Nass"
Released: 29 September 2023
5. "Lecker"
Released: 29 September 2023
6. "Sport frei"
Released: 27 October 2023
7. "Übers Meer"
Released: 3 May 2024

Zunge (German for "tongue") is the debut solo studio album by Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann, released independently on 3 November 2023. It was preceded by the eponymous single on 8 September 2023 as well as the three singles "Schweiss", "Nass" and "Lecker" on 29 September and "Sport frei" on 27 October. While Lindemann wrote the album's lyrics, the music was written and produced by Sky van Hoff, Daniel Karelly, Olsen Involtini, Lois Cass and Clemens Wijers.[1]

## Background

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On 7 July 2023, German newspaper Die Zeit confirmed that the album had been completed for some time.[2] While the album was finished and in the hands of Universal Music, both Lindemann and the label agreed to suspend their collaboration for the album's release.[3] As a result, the eponymous lead single and the following singles were not released by the label.[4]

The album was self-released by Lindemann on 3 November 2023. The singer toured in support of the record with 24 shows in Europe from November to December 2023.[5]

## Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Till Lindemann

No.| Title| Music| Length

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|
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1.| "Zunge" (Tongue)| Daniel Karelly| 4:35
2.| "Sport frei" (Sport Free)| Sky van Hoff| 4:12
3.| "Altes Fleisch" (Old Flesh)| van Hoff| 4:24
4.| "Übers Meer" (Over the Sea)|

* Lois Cass
* Olsen Involtini

| 3:19
5.| "Du hast kein Herz" (You Don't Have a Heart)| van Hoff| 3:52
6.| "Tanzlehrerin" (Dance Teacher)| van Hoff| 4:22
7.| "Nass" (Wet)| Karelly| 3:53
8.| "Alles für die Kinder" (All for the Children)| Clemens Wijers| 3:50
9.| "Schweiß" (Sweat)| van Hoff| 4:01
10.| "Lecker" (Yummy)| Karelly| 3:31
11.| "Selbst verliebt" (Self-Love) (ends at 2:50)
(hidden track, starts at 3:20)|

* Involtini
* Karelly

| 6:28
Total length:| 46:27

* Note: The 2021 single "Ich hasse Kinder" is included as the seventh track between "Tanzlehrerin" and "Nass" on the physical edition of the album.

## Personnel

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* Till Lindemann – vocals
* Sky van Hoff – producer, engineer, mixer, instruments (2, 3, 5, 6, 9), choir (2)
* Daniel Karelly – producer, mixer, instruments, backing vocals (1, 7, 10, 11)
* Olsen Involtini – producer (4, 11), mixer (4, 8)
* Lois Cass – producer, keyboards, programming (4)
* Clemens Wijers – producer, engineer, instruments, backing vocals (8)
* Svante Forsbäck – mastering (all tracks)
* Marco Bayati – editor, drums (2, 3, 5, 9), choir (2)
* Marco Kollenz – editor, vocals (2, 3, 5, 9), choir, engineer (2)
* Constantin Krieg – keyboards, programming (4)
* Martin Te Laak – choir, conductor, arrangements (2)
* Aachener Kammenchor – choir, performer (2)
* Den Zozulya – artwork
* Rocket & Wink – artwork, art direction, design
* Gleb Davydov – artwork, concept

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for Zunge | Chart (2023)  | Peak
position

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Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[6] | 10
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 79
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[8] | 2
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] | 18
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[10] | 26

### Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for Zunge | Chart (2023)  | Position

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German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[11] | 66

## References

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1. ^ Till Lindemann - Zunge, 10 November 2023, retrieved 13 November 2023
2. ^ Peitz, Dirk (7 July 2023). "Ohrenbetäubendes Schweigen". Die Zeit (in German). Retrieved 31 October 2023.
3. ^ Peitz, Dirk (14 September 2023). "Neues Soloalbum von Till Lindemann erscheint nicht bei Universal Music". Die Zeit (in German). Retrieved 31 October 2023.
4. ^ Hochgesand, Stefan (15 September 2023). "Warum kommt Lindemanns Soloalbum Zunge nicht bei Rammsteins Plattenfirma raus?". Berliner Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 31 October 2023.
5. ^ "Till Lindemann: In diesen Formaten erscheint das neue Album "Zunge"". Rolling Stone Germany (in German). 15 September 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
6. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Till Lindemann – Zunge" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
7. ^ "Ultratop.be – Till Lindemann – Zunge" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
8. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Till Lindemann – Zunge" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
9. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Till Lindemann – Zunge". Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
10. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
11. ^ "Jahrescharts 2023 Album" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 10 December 2023.

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