Made in Germany cover

Made in Germany

Nena · 2009

60 min · 13 tracks · new wave · pop rock · punk

Dynamic synth-pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, reflecting Nena's evolution in the contemporary music landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamics
  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • uplifting moments for sing-alongs
  • evening energy for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek purely upbeat anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released nearly three decades after her breakthrough hit '99 Luftballons', 'Made in Germany' marked Nena's return to the music scene during a resurgence of interest in her work. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from 1980s Neue Deutsche Welle fame to contemporary pop, aiming to reconnect with both old fans and a new audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Falco· Kraftwerk· Alphaville

Tracklist

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

  • 1 SchönSchönSchön 3:50
  • 2 Du bist so gut für mich 4:27
  • 3 Ich bin hyperaktiv 3:46
  • 4 Dreh Dich 3:15
  • 5 Geheimnis 4:14
  • 6 Du hast Dich entschieden 4:12
  • 7 Wir sind wahr 5:41
  • 8 Made in Germany 3:44
  • 9 In meinem Leben 5:38
  • 10 Es gibt keine Sicherheit 3:25
  • 11 Schmerzen 5:33
  • 12 Ganz viel Zeit 6:40
  • 13 Nachts wenn es warm ist 5:49

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata