Definitive Collection
74 min · 17 tracks · punk · swing · Neue Deutsche Welle
A chaotic blend of punk, theatricality, and eclectic sounds that reflect the spirit of rebellion.
Why this album works
This compilation encapsulates Hagen's influential role in the punk and Neue Deutsche Welle scenes while highlighting her later explorations into reggae and pop. It serves as a significant reminder of her avant-garde approach to music, ensuring her legacy within both German and global musical landscapes.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks theatrical rebellion and chaos engaging sing-along moments
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Definitive Collection' comes after Nina Hagen's diverse career spanning multiple genres and decades, marking a retrospective of her work. By this time, Hagen had established herself as a cultural icon with a unique voice, having transitioned from the Neue Deutsche Welle movement of the early '80s to a more eclectic style that encompassed punk rock and world music influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nena· Peter Schilling· Extrabreit
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unbeschreiblich weiblich 3:33
- 2 Naturträne 4:09
- 3 TV-Glotzer (White Punks on Dope) Standout 5:15
- 4 Heiß Standout 4:11
- 5 Rangehen 3:28
- 6 African Reggae Standout 6:20
- 7 Auf'm Rummel 4:35
- 8 Smack Jack 5:18
- 9 Cosma Shiva 3:19
- 10 Zarah (Ich weiß, es wird einmal ein Wunder geschehn) 5:04
- 11 New York/N.Y. 5:01
- 12 Was es ist 4:20
- 13 The Change 4:42
- 14 My Way 4:29
- 15 Universelles Radio 3:36
- 16 Vater unser 3:23
- 17 World Now (short version) 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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