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My review of "Skills in Pills". And I must say, since it's out I haven't heard too much of what you think of it 
, although we have some excellent reviewers here.
Not sure what to think of this song. It talks about deep feelings for sure, which shows us once again that there’s more to this album than you would think at first. The verses are good, reminding a bit of Rammstein’s Ein Lied, though lacking a bit it’s quiet epicness. It didn’t leave a big impression on me overall. Maybe I don’t get it yet and need a few more listens. It tends to keep getting better though each time I try it out.
In the end I think ‘Skills in Pills’ is a very good record, especially for a debut or random project. I would recommend it to all and will definelty reach my top 3 of best records of 2015.
, although we have some excellent reviewers here.- Skills in Pills
This song is definetly one of the best on the album for me. Why? Because for me it has everything: good lyrics, catchy rhytm, nice singing, cool instrumentals… Also the atmosphere that is created (especially at the end) is very nice. It’s great dark modern and quite original industrial metal. In german it would be just like any great Rammstein song. I would’ve chosen this song for a single, as it also provides a great theme for a videoclip. - Ladyboy
Maybe weird, but for me this is probably the best song on the record. It’s starts off very strong, with an immediately strong and apealing instrumental and keeps this spirit up the entire song. It’s a good mix of hard (riffs, theme) and soft (voice, high keyboard notes, especially during the chorus), bringing much variety to the track, so it stays interesting. The lyrics are maybe a bit so-so, but for me that’s radically well compensated by the Till’s well-sung catchy vocals. This would be my number one choice for a single. - Fat
This is a lesser song for me. Although I like the idea, think content is funny, it lacks many other aspects to make it interesting enough. The instrumental part isn’t too strong (despite some remarkble highlights), the singing doesn’t reach many high levels… For me it’s a bit a lesser version of Pussy; where the Rammstein song still had something catchy, was more funny and had a sing along aspect, this one even lacks this. Towards the end, I tend to even check how long till the song is over. Not very convinced by this track. - Fish On
Better than the previous one. Fish On seems to me like a Deathstars version of Weisses Fleisch. This must be a fun song to see live, although there’s not really that much to it either. Not too bad, not too good. Again: I like the lyrics, but for me that’s apparently always garanteed with Till’s work. - Children of the Sun
When it comes to lyrics, this just might be one the best tracks. It’s very enigmatic, dark, with many many layers. The wonderful music intro starts this song well off, only to let it evolve into a somewhat lesser part. However, after a few listens, I really ‘understood’ this song and I can see why it’s an interesting addition to the album. The chorus isn’t very special, and a bit repetitive maybe, but it’s ok. The musical and especially vocal bridge (the woman and than Till) in the song are the best parts, saving this song by bringing it to a respected level. - Home Sweet Home
Till already proved with Rammstein that he could pull off ballads. Now, he’s done it again, this time with the very worthy Home Sweet Home. Till’s sweet voice and the epic melody capture you immediately into this memorable theme.
I agree with Snake though that it ends too soon. After those last verses, the song is still peaking at a high level and should’ve added some kind of solo or so. Still a superb song. A little longer though and it would’ve been the best track on the album for me. - Cowboy
Lyricwise, this isn’t very well-overthought (not bad, just not at the level we can expect from Till). For me it’s not a bad song, with funny text, fitting sounds and a jolly chorus. It’s “ok”, not very special. The instrumentals are quite nice though. I skip this one mostly. - Golden Shower
I actually like this song. The lyrics are very funny and I like the metaphors. The music is very good for me, with strong riffs and fitting samples to back-up the singing. It’s one of the songs I’ll listen to most often. It might be a joke, but a good one (better than Pussy). - Yukon
This song seems to go very deep, with strong lyrics and that must be why so many people like it. I think the song is good. There’s nothing bad to it, but nothing very special or exciting either. It evokes epicness, but not like Home Sweet Home or other ballads by Till or this band. Very good job, just not the best. - Praise Abort
Praise Abort, the funny joke, the catchy song! I like the track more each time I listen to it and I understand very well why this was a single with videoclip (though it wouldn’t be my first choice). It’s difficult not to smile when you hear this one, despite the content, which makes even more superb. Somehow even the broken English makes it somehow more charming… I actually sing it a long with the german accent! One of my favorites, I must say. - This is My Heart
Not sure what to think of this song. It talks about deep feelings for sure, which shows us once again that there’s more to this album than you would think at first. The verses are good, reminding a bit of Rammstein’s Ein Lied, though lacking a bit it’s quiet epicness. It didn’t leave a big impression on me overall. Maybe I don’t get it yet and need a few more listens. It tends to keep getting better though each time I try it out.
In the end I think ‘Skills in Pills’ is a very good record, especially for a debut or random project. I would recommend it to all and will definelty reach my top 3 of best records of 2015.
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