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Der Tag an dem die Welt unterging

We Butter the Bread with Butter · 2010

42 min · 15 tracks · punk rock

A chaotic blend of humor and heavy riffs, underscoring the absurdities of life with a punk rock edge.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Der Tag an dem die Welt unterging — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, blending existential dread with tongue-in-cheek humor and infectious energy, showcasing their signature style.
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    Alptraumsong — This track stands out for its intense instrumentation and darkly comedic lyrics that explore nightmares, reflecting the band's ability to merge lightheartedness with heavier themes.
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    Oh Mama mach Kartoffelsalat — With its catchy chorus and comical subject matter, this song exemplifies the band's playful approach to songwriting while maintaining their punk rock roots.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends humor with heavy punk riffs, showcasing distinct songwriting and energetic performances.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter part.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from heavy riffs to lighter, humorous sections within the same song.
  • The lyrics often employ absurd humor and playful themes, contrasting with the aggressive instrumentation typical of punk rock.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Der Anfang vom Ende 1:48
  • 2 Der Tag an dem die Welt unterging 3:35
  • 3 Oh Mama mach Kartoffelsalat 2:20
  • 4 Alptraumsong 3:22
  • 5 Superföhn Bananendate 3:02
  • 6 3008 1:52
  • 7 Glühwürmchen 3:53
  • 8 Sabine die Zeitmaschine 3:09
  • 9 Der kleine Vampir 3:28
  • 10 13 Wünsche 3:10
  • 11 Schiff Ahoi 0:36
  • 12 Wir gehen an Land 2:24
  • 13 Mein Baumhaus 2:20
  • 14 Feueralarm 3:18
  • 15 Das Ende 3:53

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