Released: 2002 Columbia / Sony Music / Chrom Records CD SONY 505460-2 CHROM CRO 7052 2LP SONY 505460-1 CHROM CRO 7051 Special editions: •CD: Ltd. First Edition in Digi Pack in paper wrapping. •CD: Ltd. First Edition in Digi Pack, "Saturn"- Edition, also with printed plastic wrapping •Double-LP: Linited Edition, with special artwork and bonus tracks.

Beautiful lies. - "White Lies" – a name with a double meaning. However, here Deine Lakaien appear in radiant purity, in contrast to their image as dark poets. For real? Even if the new album contains a bit more humor and self-irony, one major characteristic of Lakaien stands out: Even with all the warmth of the vocals and lightness of the melodies, every song still casts a little doubt. Deine Lakaien will never have a cheerful disposition. They deal with melancholy, heavyheartedness in the face of personal suffering, world economic cannibalism or political arrogance, and that demands a feeling of being understood – which is exactly the thing that attracts those people who are searching for such understanding. That’s what created a thankful community of fans. Second major characteristic: Deine Lakaien do not wallow in resignation with their music - they pave the way to inner contemplation, to peace and to strength in order to go out in the world again, rejuvenated, and move mountains. Deine Lakaien's white may be a lie, but for a good reason. On "White Lies", Deine Lakaien mostly keeps a quiet pulse. With majestic reservation, Horn’s compositional miniatures gently envelope Veljanov’s strong, hovering baritone. Some say, it's the best Deine Lakaien album ever.

The first edition of "White Lies" comes as limited special edition in a valuable paper wrapping.

"While you're on the way to purchase the new Deine single, let me remind you of their incredible album from last year "White Lies". You won't be disappointed. An album which strongly appeals to anyone, and touches the heart. "White Lies" is another real darkwave/gothic masterpiece by Deine Lakaien. A sizzling feel of loneliness, desperation and hope. Alexander Veljanov's voice is a hauntingly beautiful instrument that blends seamlessly with The music. Self-ironic, gentle, dark and yet entertaining "White Lies" contains twelve wave songs of great impact. Deine Lakaien are an outstanding phenomena in the German alternative scene and although they are now on a major label, they never disappointed their old fans and even succeeded to gain a big amount of new followers." (Jez Porat, Lexiconmagazine USA)

"The duo of Alexander & Ernst return w/ their latest treasure where the gap is bridged between the beauty of classical music w/ the romance of gothic & eighties new wave romanticism. It's quite difficult to pin point any certain songs because all of them are just so fantastic as all of the material leans towards a blaze of a baroque style provided by Ernst's lush medieval instrumentation, crafty electronics, brilliant piano melodies, & Alexander's deep, haunting vocals on seductive ballads like "Wunderbar", "Generators", "Kiss", "Hands White (Mane Bianchi)" which features female backing vocals. "Stupid" is reminiscent of early Depeche Mode w/ a more schizophrenic & twisted attitude while "Life is a Sexually Transmitted Disease" (who can argue w/ that?) shouts out its dark anthem in all its apocalyptic grandeur. This is absolutely brilliantly spellbinding music & highly recommended to all. Naturally, these guys should be huge!" (Marcos, graveconcernsezine.com, USA)

Tracks:
Wunderbar
Generators (Album Version)
Where you are
Prayer
Stupid
Kiss
Silence in your eyes
Hands White
Lost
Fleeting
Life is a sexually transmitted disease
One minus one.

(2LP also with the Single-Tracks ahd the Online versions:
Generators (Club Version)
Generators (White Version)
May Be
Life is [a sexual transmitted disease])

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