Live in Hamburg
Böhse Onkelz · 2005
150 min · 30 tracks · hard rock
A raw and energetic live recording that captures the rebellious spirit of hard rock and punk in a raucous atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hier sind die Onkelz — This track serves as an anthem for the band, setting a defiant tone that resonates with the crowd's energy during live performances.
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Gehasst, verdammt, vergöttert — With its candid lyrics about polarizing public perception, this song reflects the band's complex relationship with their audience and society at large.
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Wieder mal 'nen Tag verschenkt — This track encapsulates themes of regret and defiance, showcasing both lyrical depth and emotional connection with fans during live renditions.
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Nichts ist für die Ewigkeit — A poignant reflection on impermanence, this song balances heavy instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating a powerful moment in the live set.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the essence of a live performance with strong energy and audience engagement, though it lacks some compositional depth.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of tracks with minimal pauses between songs, creating an immersive live experience.
- Vocals are delivered with raw intensity, often engaging the audience directly and encouraging sing-alongs.
- The instrumentation is characterized by heavy guitar riffs and driving rhythms, typical of hard rock, maintaining high energy throughout.
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that showcase the band's musicianship and allow for crowd interaction.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy and crowd interaction
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- nostalgic reflections on past experiences
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio recordings
- dislike lengthy live performances
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Live in Hamburg came during Böhse Onkelz's resurgence after reuniting in 2005 following a breakup in 2004. This album showcases their enduring popularity in Germany, solidifying their status as one of the country's most influential rock bands, especially within the punk scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Die Toten Hosen· Hämatom· Wizo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 3:52
- 2 Hier sind die Onkelz 4:29
- 3 Lieber stehend sterben 4:52
- 4 Finde die Wahrheit 4:15
- 5 Ich bin in dir 3:49
- 6 Buch der Erinnerung 5:07
- 7 Danket dem Herrn 5:35
- 8 Ja, ja 3:58
- 9 Onkelz vs. Jesus 5:58
- 10 Wieder mal 'nen Tag verschenkt 5:06
- 11 Terpentin 5:31
- 12 Nichts ist für die Ewigkeit 6:12
- 13 Firma 5:20
- 14 Danke für nichts 4:30
- 15 Superstar 3:41
Disc 2
- 1 Nur die Besten sterben jung 4:33
- 2 Nie wieder 4:23
- 3 Immer auf der Suche 3:16
- 4 Stunde des Siegers 5:03
- 5 So sind wir 4:41
- 6 Für immer (Version 2004) 6:05
- 7 Heilige Lieder 4:40
- 8 Gehasst, verdammt, vergöttert 3:35
- 9 Erinnerungen 6:39
- 10 Feuer 4:34
- 11 Auf gute Freunde 6:51
- 12 Kirche 5:53
- 13 Mexico 8:13
- 14 Ihr hättet es wissen müssen 5:19
- 15 A.D.I.O.Z. 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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