Random Rammstein with the LyricLunatics

This episode picks up with our review of 'Hypothetical'... and it all goes off the rails from that point! :)

New album from Richard Kruspe and Emigrate can only mean one thing... EXTRA LONG ALBUM REVIEW EPISODE from us! This is the first of a 2 part episode with a special guest commentator. We go through every song on the album and discuss them. As always, our chat ranges far including: space, Bowie references (gratuitous and legit), sex (of course...and for once it isn't Ginger's fault!), the meanings of life and the pursuit of happiness... with a fair bit of silliness thrown in for good measure. So grab a snack and a glass of something delicious and settle in for the crazy!

We were SOOOO excited to do this video analysis, because the video imagery really took us for a mental ride on an emotional roller coaster. As always, we had LOTS of thoughts and feelings related to the video and imagery -- and absolutely had to unpack the concept of the ephemeral nature of time, dealing with one's past, present and future...and just what is the deal with the man in the hat. It's all discussed here! Including: More discussion of the editing and visuals, Richard's spikey nails (which fascinate Ginger more than is probably healthy),  Vampire!Reesh vibes, and multiple theories on temporal shifting and time travel. Grab your fav time travel device and companion and join us! *** The pics posted below are mentioned in the podcast and included here for anyone who wants to see what we were talking about! :)

So it seems our favourite guitarist decided to gift his fandom with a music video for I'm Still Alive! Since he took the trouble to drop such a delicious morsel in our laps without much warning, it's only fair that we drop everything to dig into the lyrics and analyze the video in a special TWO PART, mega episode! In this part you will find: shoutouts to Terry Matlin & David Gesselbauer... the two of us falling down multiple lyrical rabbit holes... some religious and spiritual theoretical posturing... and yes, for those of you who have been filling my inbox with questions about sexual innuendo -- we discuss those too! Fasten your seat belts kiddies -- this ride is about to get bumpy as we discuss the intricacies of life and the fun of dealing with one's past, present and future.

This episode unpacks all of the imagery from the fantastic new Emigrate video for You Can't Run Away! As always we cover LOTS of topics, but this video has soooo much to talk about. While it appears to have a bunch of unrelated images, we have found what we think is a really great linkage between all of the images AND the theme of the song (talking someone through a mental health crisis). Note: this episode includes mentions of suicide and mental health crisis. If this may trigger you negatively, listener discretion is advised. TRANSCRIPTS AVAILABLE FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS (or anyone else who wants a transcript.) Email geekgurlphd@gmail.com for a transcript copy! :) We are working on a website for transcripts as well.

This time on the podcast, we've done a two-part analysis on the lyrics of and music video for the new Emigrate song -- “You Can't Run Away.” Angel drew an inspiration from her college psychology classes that wraps all the seemingly unrelated imagery up in a nice little Freudian bow, Ginger pulled from her literary background, we largely agree, and yet still manage to…bicker like an old married couple? (Note: These episodes contain potentially triggering, discussion of mental illness/depression/suicide. Listener discretion advised.)

This week we deviate from our planned episode to drop into our comfort zone and talk about Hide & Seek from Emigrate. This episode includes our usual level of over-analysis, as well as Ginger geeking out about performing fandom and theories of fandom and social media... then Angel goes on a rant about fans stalking performers for photos. So basically, in amongst some hardcore analysis, we go off in the usual way.    

Here's part 2 of our special double-return episode. This episode features a range topics including: Flake's podcast, the many adventures of Till during 'lockdown', and various bits and pieces about Richard and Christoph. So you know... the usual rambling and bickering. Come along on our road trip!

Listen in as we get lost while Ginger is looking for Dick Street (no joke...that is the name), and hear a behind-the-scenes view of just how ridiculous we are when we are together, without 'real' adult supervision!

Wir sind wieder da! We're back...and since things are moving in the Rammstein fandom, so are we! This is the first part of our 'Pandemic Return' episode featuring a wild ride through a bunch of Rammstein topics including: The Tour Postponement (not like it was a surprise), Emigrate, Richard's 'new' Facebook, social media and the Rammstein fandom in general, and a bunch of other ridiculousness. So, come along for the ride -- and be sure to check the outtakes to find out what we are REALLY like behind the scenes as we get lost in the middle of an unfamiliar city while looking for Dick Street (no joke...that is actually the street name!).

After a hiatus due to a severe case of the 'Covid-19 Lockdown Blues', the RandomRammstein girls are back with a discussion that Angel has been wanting to do for a very long time -- STEIN UM STEIN. This week we talk about various tidbits of Rammstein 'news', including new merchandise, the 2020 tour and possible tour DVD. Then we break back into our analytical roots and build an analysis for Stein Um Stein. We are opening our Instagram DMs up to suggests for an Emigrate song to cover in our next episode -- if you have a favourite you'd like us to dig into, drop us a DM on Instagram: @this_ginger_snaps_back @randomrammstein @atomicangel93 

Well, Till put it out there, so we had to discuss it...yes...this week we have a chat about Till Lindemann's porn video for - Till the End. In discussing this video we talk about the song, the video, the purpose behind it, what it all might mean, Zoran's influence on it, the implications this might have for Lindemann and Rammstein fan culture, Lindemann and Rammstein parties, our predictions for Till's tattoo and other things...AND... we divulge way too much about our own kinks and sexual proclivities. If Till can be unabashed in doing his thing... so can we... (until we get remorseful and edit further later). In the meantime, listen quick while the cheeky bits are still available!

Part 2 of a 2 part episode on the new video 'Platz Eins' from Lindemann. What is a discussion of a Lindemann video without dealing with SEX? The Platz Eins video doubles-down on violence and sex, by including explicit sexual imagery. In this episode we dive deep and discuss whether the 'porn' sequence is necessary to the visual narrative being told and if so, what purpose it serves. We also discuss the use of porn sequences in the new Lindemann stage show, and offer theories about what the 'porn' video that Till Lindemann is rumoured to release on Valentine's Day will entail. Despite starting Platz Eins episode 1 feeling disappointed about the video, through the course of our discussion and arguments, we come around to find that the video actually serves a very distinct purpose and carries with it a clear message about the nature of stardom and sexual power. Join us for the wild ride that is -- PLATZ EINS.

Part 1 of a 2 part episode on the new video 'Platz Eins' from Lindemann. Join us for a wild ride as we delve into the lyrics and video for Platz Eins... going from being disturbed and disappointed, to somewhat impressed and intrigued by the logic within it. As much as we hate to admit it, the visuals of the video offer a compelling (and disturbing) narrative of power and personality. We talk about symbolism, misogyny, the use of violence, the nature of power, the cult of personality, onstage/offstage personas, and.... SEX -- because what is a discussion of a Lindemann video without resulting in SEX.  For the full discussion of the use of explicit sexual visuals in the video, as well as the use of porn in the new Lindemann tour, and what it may all potentially mean, check out episode 2!

We're finally back and this week we are talking about the song and video for Frau und Mann, from the new Lindemann album of the same name. We love the video and there are lots of interesting 'opposites' to discuss. Come along for the journey.   

This week on RandomRammstein, the Lyric Lunatics get stuck into the new album from Lindemann -- Frau & Mann. We discuss the eclectic sound of the album, the biggest surprises, and our favourite songs. This album is a wild roller-coaster ride of different genres and topics, that left us jamming one minute, laughing the next, then gasping in surprise. All in all, it was a hell of a ride and we can't wait to ride again!

We don't know... we just don't know...but that won't stop us chatting about Ich Weiss Es Nicht (I don't know) - one of the new singles and videos from Lindemann. The lyrics are heart-breaking and curious and the video is... well... you'll have to listen to find out our thoughts on the video. As always we cover a wide range of topics in the course of analyzing the lyrics and video, including: the problems with fame, the nature of personality and identity, dementia, and AI as a video author. 

The latest Lindemann videos have given us lots of food for thought -- but this week we are tackling Knebel - is it tasteless, a feminist statement piece or a chance to thumb their noses at the stupidity of censorship… we have our theories...and we're gagging to share them! We analyze the lyrics (as always) but for those of you who want to jump ahead to find out our thoughts on the video... jump to time mark 19:35...that's when the 'juicy' stuff begins (so to speak). One last word... TENTACLES. WARNING: If you have not seen the uncensored version there ARE spoilers in the podcast... we also discuss blood so... you have been warned. We aren't pulling our punches (or thoughts) on this one. As always, we'd love your feedback. On Instagram you can find us at: @randomrammstein @this_ginger_snaps_back @atomicangel93 Note: We don't use the Facebook page as often, the best place to contact us is IG or email (lyriclunatics@gmail.com)  

Part 2 of our 2 part episode on You Are So Beautiful We have ALOT to say about these videos because they are fascinating! From location aesthetics, to that glorious wig, to costumes, filming choices, good/evil symbolism and yes... SEX as a video element... we roam far and wide as we unpack the original YASB video. Then we turn our analytical lens to the acoustic version of the song and video, to unpack the more subtle symbolism/aesthetics. And yet again we wonder... WHAT IS IN THE BLOODY BOX?! :) Part 2 is a double-length episode that digs through the layered symbolism and parallel characterizations in the first YASB video, as well as exploring the aesthetic choices as symbolic in the acoustic version. As always -- please reach out -- we'd love to hear from you! lyriclunatics@gmail.com IG: @randomrammstein     @this_ginger_snaps_back   @atomicangel93

Part 1 of our 2 part episode on You Are So Beautiful  We have ALOT to say about this song and both videos! Part 1 includes our discussion of the lyrics on their own. Part 2 is a double-length episode that digs through the layered symbolism and parallel characterizations in the first YASB video, as well as exploring the aesthetic choices as symbolic in the acoustic version. As always -- please reach out -- we'd love to hear from you! lyriclunatics@gmail.com IG: @randomrammstein     @this_ginger_snaps_back @atomicangel93

As promised, this week the LyricLunatics explore the world of flesh and ink by analyzing 'Tattoo' from Rammstein's 2019 album. At first this song seems deceptively straightforward, but as usual...things are not always as they seem. From the feeling of tattoos, to a discussion of pain and pleasure, rounding down to a possible linkage to Diamant... our analysis roams a wide path. Special shout outs to Aesthetic Perfection and bonus references to Emigrate!

If one Till is good, two must be better right? This week we turn our attention to the new single from Lindemann's upcoming album Steh Auf Join us as we try to answer the burning question (because it's Till, so it must be burning) -- what the Hell was that video?!

We're baaaaaack! This week RandomRammstein analyses Weit Weg from Rammstein, discussing whether it is more than just a song about a peeping Tom. As the Goblin King (our beloved David Bowie) would say -- "Things are not always as they seem in this place, so you can't take anything for-granted." And to celebrate our return to your ears... WE HAVE A SPECIAL AUSLANDER GUEST! That's right, we have a special guest who will join us to talk about the song. As always, we love your feedback, please reach out on Instagram: @randomrammstein @atomicangel93 @this_ginger_snaps_back

We're on the road again this week, talking through the last few questions from the 'Listener Takeover'...and as usual the conversation ranges far and wide from Zeig Dich to hentai to Rammstein retirement...bicep appreciation and yes, even a brief chat about tentacle porn and Lindemann! Questions covered include: - the Zeig Dich video - possible 'retirement' of Rammstein - the next album - the feathery coat of angelic awesomeness (and that is the hill that Ginger will die on!) - the new Lindemann album (and possible forthcoming videos) - Emigrate videos

Due to dealing with an attack of life, the 'Weit Weg' episode is delayed. As a peace offering, we are giving you the audio from our video play-through of the Rammstein Board Game. Please note this is unedited! It is silly.... it is weird...and we attempt to read German lyrics (we apologize in advance to any Germans listening, because our pronunciation will probably be painful). Next time we're playing it entirely in German! (or....maybe not!).

Against our better judgement, the LyricLunatics handed control of the podcast to... the LISTENERS! As a result of bowing to listener whims, this week we talk about: 1. Rammstein and Instagram: who does it well, and who is having problems with issues of privacy and potential safety concerns. 2. Why Ulrike is a QUEEN. 3. Our thoughts on the current set list and the exclusion of 'Sex' (because really, everyone needs more sex in their lives, right?) 4. Thoughts on a US tour And lots more random rammstein rambling. If you have additional questions you'd like us to cover in our next Podcast Handover episode, swing by our Instagram accounts and send us a message. We'd love to hear from you! @atomicangel93 @this_ginger_snaps_back @randomrammstein    

This week the Lyric Lunatics report on their experiences at the Paris Rammstein shows from June 28 and 29. It was a whirlwind trip full of: - Heat (stupid heat wave) - Crutches (bonus pic on the @randomrammstein Instagram of the two of us trying to fix them after they were broken on the plane!) - More heat.... and fire - Bubba the Ballerina - And a randy Frenchman who proposed to Angel! Listen in to hear the whole sordid tale of our trip.

Say hallo to the Hallomann as the Lyric Lunatics dig into the song Hallomann.  This week we continue our analysis linking Hallomann to Puppe and Auslander. We continue discussing the sexual exploitation theme, while looking at the original poem from In stillen Nächten (In quiet nights) that forms part of Hallomann. As always, the discussion roams far and wide. Next week we'll be back LIVE FROM PARIS! Don't miss it!

BONUS EPISODE - This week you get a bonus episode because there has just been so much weirdness going on in the Rammstein-verse that the LyricLunatics needed another episode to get it all out of their collective system. In this episode they talk about: 1. What kind of idiot you have to be to pick a fight with Till 'Man-Bear' Lindemann. 2. Delayed SJW reaction to Auslander. 3. The ongoing kisses between Paul and Richard. The next regular episode will be out on Wednesday and talk about HALLOMANN.

By most accounts, Puppe is the song that surprised many Rammstein fans when they first heard it. It is disturbing... distracting...deranged...deviant...and demented. From the heart wrenching story, to the deranged howling chorus, this song is like taking an aural beating and coming back for more. So this week the LyricLunatics put their fangirling aside to dig into the lyrics of Puppe, including: - Sexual exploitation as an ongoing theme to the new album - Several theories for how Puppe links to Auslander and Hallomann - The question of why the child is in the care of the sister - The 'reality' of the child's situation - Childhood and prostitution during the Industrial Revolution of the early 1900s (yes...it is relevant... and yes, Ginger is a history geek) This song disturbs and discomfits, and we love it. Join us for a ride into madness as we analyze Puppe. CHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAM! @this_ginger_snaps_back @atomicangel93 @randomrammstein   

The LyricLunatics had to postpone their promised episode on Puppe & Hallomann this week, to deal with some more pressing matters of fandom preoccupation -- the on stage kisses between Paul and Richard, and the chaos that was unleashed on the fandom through Instagram. So buckle up lunatics -- Till stole Loki's tesseract and is apparently intent on destroying the fabric of space and time! This week we talk about: The on stage 'kiss' and ensuing fallout from it Richard's impersonation of the Phantom of the Opera with his appearing/disappearing Instagram account The great 'Instagram Rammstein Madness' of Jun 2019 Fan entitlement (yup! This has reared it's ugly head again) relating to pyro in the new stadium tour The band costume choices for the new tour And yes, we find out more about Ginger's 'Long Coat' fetish, while we discuss fan behaviour, band behaviour, social media management and a range of other wild and wooly topics. As always, we love feedback so PLEASE....reach out to us on Instagram!! @this_ginger_snaps_back @atomicangel93 @randomrammstein  

Continuing their record of being COMPLETELY WRONG in their Rammstein-related predictions (and really, they rather enjoy being wrong when it comes to these guys) -- Angel and Ginger give their reactions to the new video for AUSLANDER. While this song is one of their favourites from the album, with it's techno-metal vibe and simplistic (if not somewhat sleazy) lyrics... the Lyric Lunatics were COMPLETELY UNPREPARED for the video! This week's episode includes: Discussion of sex as the universal language Colonialist Critique More discussion of people totally missing the point of the video Hypotheses for Zeig Dich (why it was pulled, what was in it... ) Ginger's theory on the fifth video Next week we will dig into both Puppe and Hallomann -- we have many thoughts about those two songs, and they don't quite match what others are suggesting. As always, if you have comments or feedback, message us. You can find us both on Instagram: @this_ginger_snaps_back @atomicangel93 @randomrammstein (podcast IG account -- posting pictures, links to podcasts and daily Rammstein memes)    

This week we continue our traveling show and cruise down the road while talking about each song on the new album, and how they fit together. As always, we get side-tracked and head off the rails to talk about a wide range of things, but mostly about the new songs. And we managed not to get ourselves killed or ticketed by the cops, despite getting distracted by our brief song analysis and outright fangirling. We promise to get back to our usual level of analysis next week!

This week the LyricLunatics take their show on the road... literally. We are too excited about the new Rammstein album to sit still -- so we took to the roads to record our review. In this episode we discuss: The theme of the new album Our favourite moments The biggest surprises Fandom frenzy and entitlement Next episode we unpack each song as we wait for the summer tour to begin.

As we wait for the new album (and hopefully a new video to drop) this week we head into the land of the ridiculous for a game we affectionately call: Random Rammstein - Say What? We dug through years worth of interviews, articles and videos and each picked a bunch of quotes with the goal of tricking each other into guessing the wrong band member. Have a listen to see who wins and who gets suckered... as always we talk about lots of other Rammstein-related nonsense too.

This week we take another trip through German history with Rammstein's newest single and video for Radio. Highlights include: Us cheering for Joern Heitmann -- we love his work and the performances he gets out of the Rammstein guys, so it's great to see him working with them again Listening to music as a subversive activity Government control of music (kind of like controlling the 'spice'...control the music and you control the people... yeah, it's a bad 'Dune' reference... we're geeks...it happens) The link between sex and music Sex as a subversive activity in authoritarian regimes The art-deco/retro aesthetic that keeps appearing in new videos and photos for the upcoming Rammstein album (and that freaking awesome stage design!) What's up with the dancing military/police forces?? And we answer the question... can there be nudity and sexual references in a Rammstein video that are not just obligatory 'sex in rock music' references

This episode we plug into all of the teasers surrounding the new Rammstein album -- including the soon-to-be released video and single for 'Radio'. We also talk about: The short soundbites of each song that were released last week The guerilla (grass roots) fan-led promotional strategy taking place via social media -- and orchestrated by Rammstein (very sneaky guys... We see what you are doing!) Our thoughts about the upcoming Radio video Predictions for what songs will feature in the remaining videos Our feelings about the packaging (we have very different ideas on this) And our theories about the album name -- which has yet to be announced

This week we explore the world of Rammstein related fanart -- including fanfiction, fanart (visuals) and fan-videos. We took the bullet and roamed far and wide in the world of Rammstein fanart, and subjected ourselves to all kinds of interesting (and horrifying) fan art to end up talking about: Rammstein slash (male/male sexual pairings) found in Rammstein related fan fiction -- there is a TON of it... we discuss the implications, ethics and other bits related to it The ethicality of real-person fanfiction that sexualizes them The role of female fantasy and sexual psychology in fanfiction and fan-fantasy fulfilment through fiction/art A general desire to hear any of the Rammstein guys read some of the smut written about themselves  Theories about which of the guys would be confused, offended and flattered by the amount of fan 'smut' written about them Rammstein oriented 'fanart' -- the lovely, the questionable and the downright pornographic The ethicality of fan-videos and struggle between fanart creators, bands and labels, around the issue of copyright If you want fanfiction, art and fan video recommendations -- reach out and we'll share what we found (Disclaimer: any therapy bills you incur for exploring the underbelly of Rammstein related fan creations with us, is on you.... we do not pay for any therapy but our own! ;)  ) Relevant Links  Mostly found at Archive of Our Own Link to article where Richard is told what 'slash'

This week we continue working our way through the new 'Deutschland' song and video -- from Rammstein. Between the song and the images in the video it is a ALOT to unpack. As always, our discussion ranges far and wide including: The guys feasting on Germania's 'flesh' Germania's love affair with Till's severed head -- and what it may mean The guys snogging each other - when is a kiss just a kiss Richard gets compared to James T. Kirk Oxford Professor's 'Deutschland' Explanation

Deutschland, the new video/single from Rammstein (and produced by Specter-Berlin) became the 'Outrage heard around the world' last week when it dropped to herald their forthcoming album. The final teasers caused media outcry and fan pandemonium. Being the fangirls we are, we weren't immune to the fan-flailing the new video/single caused...but we are also academics so we're back to unpack the gloriousness that is Deutschland.  In amongst our analytical nonsense about the symbolism of the video,  we also talk about: 1. Rammstein as master media manipulators & guerilla social media 'leaks' as a promotion strategy 2. Inappropriate fan fetishism -- in which we find out that Ginger *does* have limits (and Rammstein found one) and we both give away our safewords 3. Our three most powerful images/scenes from the video clip Overall, while the video and song address some heavy (and potentially touchy topics) they are done with such grace and loud (it is Rammstein afterall) dignity, that we can't help but love it. -- Note: There is SO much imagery, symbolism and emotion packed into the song and video that we couldn't cram all of our discussion into one podcast. Part 2 will be out on Thursday!  

This week we revisit our predictions for the first Rammstein video in support of the new album and discuss the teasers that have been throwing the fandom into an uproar for the last week, including discussion of: Whether the new video looks at the 'sins' of Germany over the years (linking back to the 7 Deadly Sins teasers that have been released) (*Note this was recorded BEFORE descriptions came out in Berlin press...so we're kind of proud to have got it right on a guess!) How the 7 deadly sins can be linked back to murder motives from the Haifisch video Which of the 7 deadly sins the individual guys might embody in a video And which sin we think each other identifies with As a result, Ginger threatens to break up the podcast when a 'girl fight' threatens to break out. Will we be back next week or will Ginger hide away in her hermit cave? Join us to see!    

Emigrate's new video for the song 'War' elevates what could have been a simple 'rocker singing' video to the level of ART. The song on it's own is a powerful cry, but add in the visuals (courtesy of director David Gesslbauer) and you have a devastatingly beautiful marriage of anguished lyrics and stark visuals. In processing the many layers of this song and video, this week we cover a wide range of topics including: Richard ZK as the embodiment of the God of War (in this video at least...what he does when he's out of the public eye is anyone's guess) Our top three, most powerful visuals from the video and why they shook us up Sex (or in this case naked bodies) as a form media manipulation The media manipulation of war and the essence of human nature Celebrity as a media-created construct The use of RZK as the sole 'human' focus for the video (and the fact that it serves a meaningful purpose) And RZK's biceps as a visual representation of power amidst chaos (just because we are academics, doesn't mean we aren't entitled to a moment of weakness) Ironically, the song is about media manipulation of images, and it is just that sort of manipulation of imagery that makes the video so powerful. Remember you can also find us on Instagram (@this_ginger_snaps_back and @atomicangel93 or @lyriclunatics2018). We can also be found on Facebook (Lyric Lunatics).  *For full transcript of the podcast, please email: lyriclunatics@gmail.com

This week we reflect on the title track of Emigrate's new album, 'A Million Degrees' and discuss three different overall interpretations for the song: Depressive Episode / Creative Block Cycle Mid-Life Existential Crisis Anxiety/Panic Attack Listen in to learn why we think this song is both achingly beautiful and a personal attack on our individual (and collective) psyche! Either way, we have declared it our new theme song for life. :)  

It's Angel's birthday this week, so she got to pick the song. This week we dive into the Rammstein back catalogue and talk about the song 'Feuer und Wasser' as we debate whether it is a metaphorical depiction of unrequited lust... or if sometimes a horny guy is just a horny guy. In some ways, Feuer und Wasser is like 'Fish On - The Early Years'...  As always, our discussion covers the mundane, the lyrical and the downright weird as we talk about: The unique view swimmers have when doing breaststroke. The decidedly 'fishlike' quality of swimmer's skin underwater. Till's obsession with fish. And suggest that we'd like to see a reference to the spark shooting female 'core' (Till's words...we're just going with them) in the Ramm4 video.  

2019 is going to be a HUGE year for Rammstein and Rammstein fans.... we have a new Rammstein album coming out in April. We have seen teasers of possibly 4-5 new videos. AND we're still waiting for another Emigrate video... What's not to love?! Both Rammstein and Emigrate have been horrible teases, by dropping hints about videos, so this week Angel and Ginger dig out their powers of divination to make predictions about the upcoming Rammstein videos (including what we think the first single will be), and we also discuss the question that is on every Emigrate fans mind -- WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!

In this episode you will learn: That according to Freud, cigars are not always cigars, sometimes they are metaphoric dicks. Which of us would take a sneaky pic of the guys in public (and is actually ashamed of it) What Ginger's Girl-Spawn told her own father about RZK (Hint: her father was most offended!) And why female fans (and some men, we aren't genderist) LOVE 'stern face' photos of stars. This week we turn our attention to the tendency of the Rammstein guys to be shown in publicity photos giving a 'stern' look. Don't get us wrong -- WE LOVE IT. But, we wanted to dig into WHY that sort of look is so popular, and more specifically why it creates such lustful feelings. So, we dive into the psychological theories of desire to discuss formal 'stern' band photos. Then we do a 180 and discuss informal 'stern' face photos and fan 'interference' in the guys off-stage lives.

By all accounts it was a Hell of a good party -- but that isn't stopping some fans from complaining. This week Angel and Ginger talk about the Rammstein New Year's Eve 2019 show, discussing fan criticism about the set list, set, costumes. Basically, if fans could complain about it...they did. So this week we are tackling fan entitlement and social media interaction, as well as discussing some of our favourite things from the NYE shows, both related specifically to the Rammstein guys and their family/friends who were there.

This week Angel is letting her geek flag fly and turning her analytical mind to the science references in Emigrate lyrics. Surprisingly, the whole Emigrate catalogue is a scientific goldmine. At the end of the day, music and creativity are the elements of life, and in our view, Emigrate lyrics are a life well-lived.  

We're  on the 'Naughty List' again -- by this point we should have a standing reservation! This week's discussion explores kink-oriented references in Emigrate lyrics, and being the girls we are, we manage to find them both blatantly embedded in the lyrics ('Hypothetically' speaking) and hidden a bit more deeply (which takes us getting 'Face Down' and dirty to find). In the midst of the discussion of kink references, we talk about: domination, submission, bondage, blindfolds, discipline, the meaning of 'breaking' a sub, nurturing within a D/s relationship, new (and unusual) terms for 'sex' (yeah -- this is a new one even for us), AND... Ginger even makes a serious bet that if Richard Z. Kruspe hears this episode, she'll offer up a weekend's servitude (like the 'good' subbie she is). Just who she is offering her servitude to is up for debate -- join us to find out! Songs discussed include: My World Silent So Long My Pleasure Get Down Let Me Break Hypothetical Move It (not Emigrate -- but we are counting it) Face Down New York City Check them out on iTunes, Spotify & GooglePlay. 

This week we head back to school to explore Mathematik from (Till) Lindemann. Better known for his work as the singer for  the 'industrial' metal band Rammstein, Mathematik is the new single from an as-yet-unreleased (with no release date in sight) Lindemann album. As always, our discussion roams far and wide to discuss Till (and his school girl outfit), gangster-rap tropes, Till (and his cheerleader outfit), mathematics as a song topic (and our mutual hatred of math), Till rapping (which is mind-blowing in and of itself) and Till's flouting of gender norms. All in all... we found this video oddly-satisfying and disturbing in the best of ways, while the song itself it ridiculously catchy. Join us for the fun (and did we mention Till in a Japanese anime schoolgirl uniform??) Link to Mathematik video: https://youtu.be/cl3sbCrqqtg  

This week we talk about the Russian book signing and performance tour of Till Lindemann, in support of his books 'Messer' and 'In Stillen Nacht'. While his books of poetry are... interesting... we think our topic of choice is more intriguing -- Till Lindemann and his Gimp Girl! Yes, Till brought a leather, rubber and latex suited gimp girl with him to the signings, and she performed in the shows for the tour as well.  We discuss the 'Gimp Girl' as a gimmick, as well as some irritations we have about the stunt -- and we aren't irritated for the reasons you might think! Join us for some off-the-cuff, uncut conversation in which we leave our verbal filters at the door. Note: References to kink, bdsm and related topics are made. If these things offend you...consider this your warning.