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Error in the System

Peter Schilling · 1983

57 min · 13 tracks · Neue Deutsche Welle

Synth-driven pop melodies collide with existential themes and playful irony, encapsulating the essence of Neue Deutsche Welle.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful irony with existential themes
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • headphone detail hunting for nuances
  • morning commute energy boost

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • dislike layered melodic complexities

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 24, 1983, 'Error in the System' was Peter Schilling's debut album after gaining fame with the hit single 'Major Tom (Völlig losgelöst)'. At this point, Schilling was transitioning from a burgeoning pop artist to a recognized figure in the Neue Deutsche Welle movement, capitalizing on the success of his earlier singles.
Stylistic neighbors
Nena· Falco· Kraftwerk

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Only Dreams 3:26
  • 2 Lifetime Guarantee 6:47
  • 3 The Noah Plan 4:21
  • 4 Error in the System 3:35
  • 5 Fast alles konstruiert 6:48
  • 6 Major Tom (Völlig losgelöst) 4:59
  • 7 Major Tom (Coming Home) 4:59
  • 8 Major Tom, Part II 3:50
  • 9 (Let's Play) U.S.A. 3:17
  • 10 I Have No Desire 3:30
  • 11 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (Silent Night, Holy Night) 3:30
  • 12 Dann trügt der Schein 3:26
  • 13 Die Wüste lebt 4:55

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