Big Band Explosion
Nina Hagen · 2003
42 min · 12 tracks · punk · swing · Neue Deutsche Welle
A vibrant fusion of classic swing and punk energy, reimagining jazz standards with Nina Hagen's theatrical flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical flair for lively nights
- steady pacing for social gatherings
- playful energy with sing-along potential
- vibrant atmosphere for celebrations
- catchy tunes for carefree moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slower, introspective sounds
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'Big Band Explosion' marks a significant turn in Nina Hagen's career as it showcases her embrace of jazz and swing after years of punk rock and Neue Deutsche Welle. This album arrives more than two decades after her debut, 'Her First Performance,' highlighting her versatility and sustained creativity in the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lene Lovich· Kraftwerk· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let Me Entertain You 2:47
- 2 Sugar Blues 3:26
- 3 I Want to Be Happy 2:35
- 4 The Lady Loves Me 4:14
- 5 Rhythm & Romance 3:06
- 6 Rainbow 4:28
- 7 If You Ever Should Leave 2:38
- 8 Fever 4:52
- 9 Love & Kisses 3:11
- 10 All Over Nothing @ All 3:34
- 11 Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off 3:28
- 12 Starlit Hour 4:17
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