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Die Ärzte

Die Ärzte · 2002

71 min · 22 tracks · pop rock · punk · German punk

A playful blend of punk energy and catchy pop melodies, infused with sharp humor and social commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful humor with sharp commentary
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • dynamic journey with varied moods
  • for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek serious, somber themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 20, 2002, this self-titled album marked Die Ärzte's return after a five-year hiatus following the release of 'Die Bestie in Menschengestalt' in 1997. The band was undergoing a period of reestablishment in the German punk scene while continuing to evolve their sound, blending humor with critical lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Wizo· Slime· Dritte Wahl

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wie es geht (恋の行方) 4:00
  • 2 Ein Lied für Dich (君への唄) 2:42
  • 3 ½ Lovesong (ハーフラブソング) 3:52
  • 4 Yoko Ono (ヨーコ・オノ) 0:30
  • 5 Rock Rendezvous (ロック・ランデブー) 4:07
  • 6 Kann es sein? (素晴らしきラブソング) 2:47
  • 7 Ignorama (イグノラマ) 2:47
  • 8 3-Tage-Bart (セクシー不精ヒゲ) 3:03
  • 9 Super drei (スーパー3) 2:15
  • 10 Der Graf (ドラキュラ斜陽族) 3:45
  • 11 N 48.3 (持続性陰茎勃起症) 2:53
  • 12 No Future (Ohne neue Haarfrisur) (横わけノーフューチャー) 2:08
  • 13 Vokuhila Superstar (や・ば・い・よ・髪型) 4:59
  • 14 Rebell (反抗期) 3:51
  • 15 Meine Freunde (ホモダチS&M) 1:48
  • 16 Manchmal haben Frauen … (時に女は) 4:10
  • 17 Medusa-Man (Serienmörder Ralf) (シリアルキラー) 5:57
  • 18 Schunder-Song (復讐するは我にあり) 3:06
  • 19 Grotesksong (グロテスク・ソング) 3:49
  • 20 Hurra (万歳) 3:27
  • 21 Die traurige Ballade von Susi Spakowski (スージー・スパコフスキのバラード) 4:01
  • 22 Dauerwelle vs. Minipli (アイパーVSパンチ) 0:53

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