What is Humanoid?
Humanoid is the most recent album released by Tokio Hotel. The title was chosen due to the same spelling in German and English, a marketer’s dream. The album was produced in German, the groups’ native language, and in English for greater distribution, on various dates in October 2009. The album has a standard track of 12 songs; meanwhile various extended and bonus CDs featured different tracks based on where they were purchased (such as Amazon, Hot Topic, Best Buy).
So far, three songs have been released: Automatic, World Behind My Wall, and Dark Side Of The Sun (June 18). Each song has a video that can be viewed at Tokio Hotel site and purchased at iTunes.
Humanoid received Gold certification in seven countries and one Platinum. In our estimation, the album reflects the growing maturity of Tokio Hotel. The techno rhythms provide a great dance sound with strong beats and great vocals. Lyrics continue to reflect the myriad of emotions that Bill shares with the world. Bill and Tom Kaulitz were producers on the album making sure to keep creative control of their work. Kudos to the twin team!
Our personal favorites from the album (and this was hard to nail down):
Tricia – Human Connect To Human
Annette – Forever Now (1st favorite) and Zoom (all time; personal connection)
Maria – Zoom and Down On You (extended track)
Michelle – In Your Shadow (only on the Hot Topic CD) and Screaming (extended track)
When and where was the tour launched?
A European tour was created to promote Humanoid album – Humanoid City Tour. The tour began on February 22, 2010 in Luxemborg, was scheduled for 32 cities (three cancelled), and ended on April 14, 2010 in Paris, France.
Details of the tour?
Rehearsal – Rehearsal took place in a secret location in London, England.
Stage – Designed by Misty Buckley - Visit her site (see Portfolio for photos)
Costumes – Designed by Dean and Dan Caten, twin fashion designers – Visit their site
BTW, Bill Kaulitz opened DSquared’s Fashion Show in Milan with a prototype of the costume.
Reviews of the tour?
Since we specifically went to Italy to see Tokio Hotel live at two concerts, each of us will give our review of the tour in upcoming blogs. We don’t really care what the so-called experts have to say – good or bad. The good thing about being “never too old” for Tokio Hotel is that we have lived life, know what we like and dislike, and not afraid to walk against the mainstream for what we want. So you’ll never see us fawn over someone’s opinion – great if they are like-minded, but really, we don’t care. And you’ll never see us use our platform to make derogatory remarks for a reviewer who doesn’t get it. Again, we don’t care.
We love Tokio Hotel.
Giveaway:
One person will be randomly selected on July 4 for posting the answer to:
If you could choose that perfect European city for Tokio Hotel to perform, which city would it be? Why?
The winner will receive a copy of Bill Kaulitz photo spread and German language interview Stern Magazine February 24, 2010
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St. Sebastian Spain. I loved it there, it's in the Basque country the people are so friendly, the food is orgasmic, and the place is absolutely beautiful. Why? I will give me a darn good reason to return.
ReplyDeleteRobin, St. Sebastian sounds fab. Spain is on the top of my list that is a must see.
ReplyDeleteI love the way this blog is coming together. The reason I chose Zoom into me is a song that helped me through a really tough time in my life. That song and Monsoon will always hold a special place in my heart.
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