Music CDs in German offer an enjoyable way for language-learners to listen to German lyrics and enjoy the talents of musical artists from German Europe. Some German groups are also popular in the English-speaking world. The top choices below were chosen in part because they are generally available in the US and Canada.
1. Run Lola Run - Soundtrack CD
The "Lola rennt" original motion picture soundtrack CD contains 16 tracks of pulsating techno music, plus lyrics in German and English. Co-written by director Tykwer, lead star Potente and others, most of the songs and the entire album are very listenable.
2. Autobahn - Kraftwerk
"Wir fahren, fahren, fahren auf der Autobahn." This Kraftwerk classic is as cool today as it was when it first came out in 1974. Kraftwerk's electronic music was a novelty then, but it still has an intriguing edge that never gets old.3. Sehnsucht - Rammstein
Rammstein's lyrics tend to be simple - but ironically subject to double meanings. They have been translated into English in strange ways. Make no mistake, if you translate the Rammstein lyrics into English, you'll end up with some rough language. (See our Rammstein lyrics in German and English!)4. Rammstein Live aus Berlin CD
This Rammstein live concert CD album features many of the group's best-known songs. Also available on DVD.5. Mutter - Rammstein
One of Rammstein's latest CDs.6. Nena - 99 Luftballons
Nena's huge hit album with her "99 Balloons" song in German.