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Released 30 years ago

14 Friendly Abductions

Nina Hagen · 1996

74 min · 14 tracks · punk · swing · Neue Deutsche Welle

A vibrant fusion of punk, reggae, and dance beats that showcases Hagen's theatrical vocal style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • theatrical vocal performances throughout
  • wave-like fluctuations in energy
  • party ignition for lively gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer predictable, steady rhythms
  • seek concise standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time '14 Friendly Abductions' was released in 1996, Nina Hagen had already established herself as a boundary-pushing artist since her debut in the late 1970s. This album marked a period of exploration into diverse genres, following her move from Germany to the United States, where she sought to blend her punk roots with modern sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Lene Lovich· Kraftwerk· The B-52's

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Zarah 4:37
  • 2 New York New York 5:15
  • 3 Smack Jack 5:15
  • 4 TV-Glotzer (White Punks on Dope) 5:14
  • 5 Spirit in the Sky 5:15
  • 6 African Reggae 6:18
  • 7 Universal Radio (Universal Dance mix) 6:59
  • 8 My Sensation 4:03
  • 9 Iki Maska 5:08
  • 10 Wir leben immer noch (Lucky Number) 4:54
  • 11 Cosma Shiva 3:17
  • 12 Zarah (dance mix) 6:30
  • 13 Zarah (dub) 6:54
  • 14 My Way 4:26

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