When it comes to a band you love, you want both: for them to surprise you and to remain true to themselves. With their third album, *Ideale*, Die Verlierer achieve exactly that. What you expect from them seems to matter very little. Big choruses, long tracks, instrumental passages, and more experimental moments take the songs in unexpected directions. They’re held together by the band’s unmistakable sound, which plays a decisive role in shaping their identity. Added to this is the infectious energy that has distinguished Die Verlierer since their first album. Despite all their musical freedom, their stance remains steadfast. The lyrics are clearly political: against greed, war, and the powerful who make decisions, line their pockets, and leave the consequences to others.
