Humanoid

EXCELLENT album! The band manages to mix a number of different styles and yet it still flows so well from song to song! There are songs you can head bang to, songs that make you want to cry, songs that you can just jump around and dance to. It's a little of everything. This entire album is so well written, produced, and performed. The sound is so dynamic on Humanoid because the band has really added so many more elements to their music and made it much more complex. Bill's voice is stronger and he has more vocal control. He also uses a much wider vocal range than previously and his English has greatly improved so his pronunciation is much better. The musicians in the band make greater use of their own abilities, whipping out electronic drum sets, pianos, and keyboards to add to their usual drums/bass/guitar setup. Add in some synthesizers to all of that and you've got some VERY powerful, very rich sounding songs. The songs, for all of the added electronic elements (of which I'm a huge fan), still sound like Tokio Hotel and you can rock out to great guitar riffs, pounding drums, and a great bass beat. Tokio Hotel's sound has matured to the point where I really feel this is an album designed for young adults like me to enjoy instead of one intended for a teen crowd that just happens to be enjoyable for an adult. Their new sound is more accessible to the average listener without losing the elements that make Tokio Hotel unique. Everyone of all ages can enjoy this very easily because it's so easy to jam along to the songs! I'm extremely impressed with this album and I'm very proud of how much the band has grown. They took a risk by changing things up and going in a slightly different direction but I'm glad they did it and decided to develop their sound instead of keeping the same sound album after album. It's still Tokio Hotel, it's just Tokio Hotel for an older crowd. I'm extremely pleased with this and can't wait for them to tour here in the US! :) I thought Zimmer/Scream was great but Humanoid is LIGHT YEARS ahead of it in every way. From the complexity of the music, to the strength of the vocals, to the lyrics and production, everything is just better and more developed.

I've been a fan of Tokio Hotel since Scream, but I have to say that this is by far my favorite of all their albums. Each song is so atmospheric and really just surrounds you when you listen to them. I love all the different influences this album has, and all the unique elements they added, and I'm amazed they were still able to keep the fundamental "Tokio Hotel" sound that I've grown to love. I loved all the songs, including the ones by the Matrix, though "Automatic" is definitely the weakest of the bunch. My personal favorites are "Noise" and "Zoom into Me", though "Dogs Unleashed" has really captured me with it's obscure, eighties dance-pop feel. I suggest everyone give this album a try, it's so wonderful and genuine and creative!

I couldn't wait for this release, although my anticipation for the new AFI cd was higher, this cd was more worth the wait. Tokio Hotel has recaptured the more melodic high points from their first cd (think more "Monsoon" and less "Scream") and that is fine with me. Overall I think this is a deeper, better album for them. With the exception of tracks 8-11, that I beleive get too bogged down in the robot "theme" which made some of the lyrics juvenile, and the music rushed.....this is otherwise a great score for them. Be sure to get the "deluxe" version, because I believe that "Phantomrider" is the best song in this collection, and it is only on the bonus disc.

This is a magnificent new album. It has all the melodic creativity, personal feelings, social commentary and perfectly tight instrumentals from the previous albums. Added are more adventuresome harmonies and rhythms, more complex vocals, keyboards and a number of supporting electronic sound effects. For Tokio Hotel fans, it will reinforce their love, and it should also gain a broader audience. The previous albums still sound great after hearing this album; it's just that they are a bit simpler. Be sure to get the deluxe edition! Also, be assured that the mechanized images used to promote the album (the cover picture, etc.) do not fully convey the human feelings of the music.

When I first heard the name of Tokio Hotel's new album, I honestly laughed my ass off. I couldn't get over how different and science-fictiony they decided to go until I heard it. As they always seem to do, they made me believer. I freaking love this album and it's probably my favorite of the stuff they produced. I can't stop listening to it, which is much more than I can say for their other albums, which I can only listen to a few songs at a time. My only regret is that I wish I bought it in German, but it's still a good buy nontheless. :)

You cannot go wrong by purchasing this album. There are a lot of insanely catchy songs here that will be stuck in your head for days. Dark Side of the Sun and Humanoid are standouts. And Human Connect to Human and Dogs Unleashed are just plain fun and will make you want to dance. A few of the songs are misses but I think most listeners will enjoy even the weakest songs. The standout song for me is the title track, Humanoid. Its a meandering, almost structureless song that somehow makes total sense when you listen to it. Its big, fast, complex and dark, and will make for a killer live performance. I definitely recommend this album.

Without a doubt, this is one of the best CD's I have EVER heard. I'm 40 so I've heard quite a few! The vocals,instrument playing and production are top notch. I've been listening to it nonstop since I downloaded it yesterday and everytime I discover something new that I missed before. I have always loved Tokio Hotel's music but the Humanoid CD is definitely new and improved! You will not regret getting this CD for your collection.

前作のエモっぽい感じからかなり路線変更してます ミクスチャーばりばり全快でかなり派手派手 キャッチャーな曲が多くタイトル曲はかなり気に入りました アイドルバンドとは言われていますがギターもU2ぽくなってテクもかなり成長してます ただ前作のような暗く深い感じはなくなっちゃったかな ただサウンド的にはクオリティは一段と高くなりました

どれだけ音が変わってしまったのかと思いながら聴きましたが確かに物凄くエレクトリックサウンド化した音質に変化していました。音質が以前よりもメタリックな曲は５曲目のみ。他はとにかくエレクトリックなサウンドというのが一番の印象です。過去のアルバムと比べると同じバンドに思えない音になっているのですが曲の出来は素晴らしいです。その辺は変わっていないと思います。ヒネってるな〜と関心。相変わらず覚えやすくて耳に残る妙なメロディーは健在でした。８０年代の洋楽にハマっていた人には懐かしく感じる様な音質と楽曲で私はこのアルバムも気に入ってしまいました。８曲目なんか『まるでニック・カーショウみたい。』と家族の一人が例えて言いましたが、まさしくその通り。このアルバムではBillのVoがさらにハイトーン化しているので果たしてライヴで再現出来るんだろうかと・・・。長年洋楽ファンをしているとバンドの音が変化してしまって離れてしまう事もありましたが彼らのこのアルバムは凄い変化をしているけれど離れる理由はありませんでした。これはこれで良い楽曲の詰まった良質のアルバムだったからです。相変わらずの物悲しいメロディーは変わってないですよ。

have to say this is a good follow up album i only have scream which is a kind of best of, but is a fantastic album. this cd is very good, the bands song writing skills are again on form love the second cd on the deluxe version too. pitty they are not gettin airplay in uk, think Monsoon would have been a huge hit. If you havent heard TH & u like more commercial rock then give it a go, its a grower.

ライブを見て、これは！！と思い購入しました。高校生の娘と２人でハマっています。前の３枚よりも音が重くなって、深くなった感じ。ひと昔まえのヘビメタ好きにも良いかも。個人的にはDarkside of the sunがオススメです。

今までの路線から…遥々遠く流れ着いてしまいましたね苦笑 私自身はこれまでの社会的問題を扱った内容の歌詞と、エモーショナルな曲調を愛してやまなかったので、今作品ははっきり言ってガックリ肩を落としてしまいました… やたら明るい… 何度か聴いたら飽きます正直。 米で成功するための路線変更だとしたら、逆に既存のファンにそっぽを向かれないかと老婆心ながら心配。 早くも次のアルバムに期待!!