Das ist nicht die ganze Wahrheit... cover

Das ist nicht die ganze Wahrheit...

Die Ärzte · 1988

43 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · punk · German punk

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and punk energy, laced with sharp, humorous commentary on life and love.

Why this album works

This album was both a commercial success and critical favorite, reaching number 12 on the German charts and solidifying Die Ärzte's reputation for witty lyrics and infectious melodies. It also played a crucial role in shaping the sound of German pop-punk, influencing countless bands that followed.
Best for
steady mid-tempo sing-alongs humorous commentary on relationships catchy hooks for group enjoyment
Context
By the time 'Das ist nicht die ganze Wahrheit...' was released in 1988, Die Ärzte had established themselves as a significant act in the German punk scene following their debut album, 'Debil', in 1984. This album marked a transitional phase as they began to embrace more pop-rock elements while maintaining their punk roots, setting the stage for their mainstream breakthrough in the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Nena· U2· The Chemical Brothers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ohne dich 2:49
  • 2 Baby ich tu’s 3:00
  • 3 Komm zurück Standout 3:33
  • 4 Wilde Welt 2:51
  • 5 Westerland Standout 3:41
  • 6 Ich will dich 2:18
  • 7 Elke 3:22
  • 8 Blumen 3:44
  • 9 Außerirdische 2:45
  • 10 Siegerin 3:10
  • 11 Bitte bitte 3:17
  • 12 Popstar Standout 3:12
  • 13 Gute Zeit 3:41
  • 14 1:49

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