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by Sebastian Kluth

In Extremo - Viva La Vida (2011) - For collectors only - 70% (16/10/11)

In Extremo - Viva La Vida (2011)

 

"Viva La Vida" is the second single from In Extremo's pretty strong "Sterneneisen" record that was released earlier this year. This single was released to support the autumn and winter leg of the band's tour that leads them from Russia over Spain to Mexico. In Extremo have become an internationally recognized act and they have worked hard for their fame.

"Viva La Vida" is somewhat the party song of the last record. It's catchy, it has funny lyrics and it's simply about life. It's a great feel good song you never get tired of listening to. Notice that the song has a Spanish title but a part of a few lines in the chorus, the song is entirely sung in German. And no, the track has nothing to do at all with Coldplay or Ricky Martin who wrote tracks with similar titles.

Instead of putting some interesting bonus material on the single or creating a humorous video for the title track of this single, the band put another version of "Rasend Herz" on the single, this time at least an acoustic version from a concert in Berlin, and a pretty ordinary video with the band playing the title song on stage.

I would have preferred to hear a regular version of the rare bonus track "Wolkenmeer" or any other unreleased song and I guess it's the same for many other fans. That's why this single won't be a big success and is even of a low interest for fans. It may only be bought by those who like the song but didn't buy or didn't like the entire "Sterneneisen" record. As the last record was adored by new and old fans of the band I don't think that the release of this single was necessary. This release is for collectors only.

Concerning the music itself, one can find two very good but not excellent tracks on this single and I would rather suggest buying the last singles "Zigeunerskat" and "Siehst du das Licht" or the entire last record. You surely won't be disappointed and discover an energizing, diversified and authentic German Medieval Rock band with guts, atmosphere and passion.

 

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