German music on CD is an excellent way to listen to German - not to mention, a very enjoyable experience. Here's how to find and purchase CDs by German artists and groups.

The Universal CD
The great thing about CDs (or cassettes) is that a CD bought in Germany will play on a CD player anywhere - and vice versa. Unlike video and DVDs, CDs are the same all over the globe. Also, many CDs by German artists are sold in the English-speaking world.

Pick Your Style
Music with German lyrics comes in many flavors. It ranges from classic German folk music to the hard rock sounds of Rammstein. Techno got its start with groups like Kraftwerk. From mellow to harsh, from slow to fast, just make your own choices. Online lyric pages can help with understanding the words.

• More About German Music
• Lyrics for "MfG" Song

Listen on the Web
If you are not familiar with contemporary German music, you can listen to sample songs at various Web sites, including Amazon.de and others. That will help you decide which CDs to buy. Also see our recommendations below.

• Online Listening Tips
• Are You Listening?
• Top German Music CDs

Finding German CDs
You can probably find CDs with German music at local stores, but the selection is often limited to classical or folk music. That's why the Web is so great. It's possible to find and buy German CDs at many Web sites, and we link to them from our pages, including these:

• Top German Music CDs
• Top German Soundtrack CDs
• "MfG" and the Fanta4
• The Sound of (German) Music