What makes Materialtretthet by The Aller Værste! notable?

Materialtretthet received critical acclaim upon its release, helping to establish The Aller Værste! as one of Norway's pioneering punk bands. The album’s raw energy resonated with youth culture at the time, contributing to the burgeoning alternative scene in Norway and influencing later artists across various genres. Released as The Aller Værste!'s debut album in 1980, Materialtretthet marked their emergence into the Norwegian music scene, showcasing a fresh punk-infused sound. This album set the stage for their subsequent influence on the Norwegian rock genre during a time when local artists began to carve out their identity amidst global trends.

Who is Materialtretthet for?

Materialtretthet works well if you're into sharp irony with catchy hooks, steady mid-tempo progression and ironic social commentary themes.

How many songs are on Materialtretthet?

Materialtretthet has 17 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Materialtretthet

The Aller Værste! · 1980

48 min · 17 tracks · rock music

A frenetic blend of punk energy and introspective lyrics, reflecting the disillusionment of early 1980s Norway.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Du sklei meg så nær innpå livet — The opening track captures the album's essence with its driving rhythm and poignant reflection on intimacy, setting a compelling tone for what follows.
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Dødelige drifter — This track stands out for its catchy hooks and energetic instrumentation, encapsulating the band's punk ethos while exploring themes of existential angst.
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Materialtretthet — As the title track, it embodies the album's core theme of material fatigue and societal disillusionment, delivered through an infectious melody and sharp lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

sharp irony with catchy hooks
steady mid-tempo progression
ironic social commentary themes
for group listening
brief tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you

seeking slow, introspective sounds
prefer lengthy immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context: Released as The Aller Værste!'s debut album in 1980, Materialtretthet marked their emergence into the Norwegian music scene, showcasing a fresh punk-infused sound. This album set the stage for their subsequent influence on the Norwegian rock genre during a time when local artists began to carve out their identity amidst global trends.
Stylistic neighbors: Daniel Lanois· ZZ Top· John Mayer

Tracklist

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

1 Du sklei meg så nær innpå livet 3:17
2 Dødelige drifter 2:36
3 Døgnflue 2:00
4 Bare du som passer på 3:23
5 For dem betyr det lite 2:23
6 Bare en vanlig fyr 2:02
7 Må ha deg 3:35
8 Igjen 1:38
9 Bare ikke nok 3:15
10 Hong Kong 3:17
11 De invalide 3:08
12 Hekt 3:35
13 Discodrøv 3:19
14 Oppvekst 2:47
15 Materialtretthet 2:27
16 Menneskelig svikt 2:38
17 Blank 3:07

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