Angstlos
Nina Hagen · 1983
41 min · 10 tracks · punk · swing · Neue Deutsche Welle
A bold fusion of punk rock energy and cabaret flair, layered with Nina Hagen's theatrical vocals.
Why this album works
'Angstlos' became a cultural touchstone for both the Neue Deutsche Welle scene and the broader punk movement, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success across Europe. Its audacious style and lyrical content challenged societal norms, helping to establish Hagen as a feminist icon in music.
- Best for
- theatrical expressions of boldness steady mid-tempo engagement playful irreverence throughout tracks
- Context
- Released in 1983, 'Angstlos' was Nina Hagen's third studio album and marked her emergence as a prominent figure in the Neue Deutsche Welle movement. Following her debut album, 'Nina Hagen Band', and the more experimental 'Unbehagen', this release solidified her unique blend of punk and performance art, showcasing her artistic evolution post emigration from East Germany.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nena· Peter Schilling· Extrabreit
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New York New York Standout 5:16
- 2 My Sensation Standout 4:04
- 3 Flying Saucers 3:11
- 4 I Love Paul 3:50
- 5 The Change 4:40
- 6 Silent Love Standout 4:07
- 7 What It Is 4:18
- 8 T.V. Snooze 3:58
- 9 Springtime in Paris 3:35
- 10 Zarah 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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