Monarchie und Alltag
Fehlfarben · 1980
39 min · 11 tracks · post-punk · Neue Deutsche Welle · German rock
A gritty blend of post-punk and Neue Deutsche Welle, laced with sharp social commentary and catchy melodies.
Why this album works
'Monarchie und Alltag' is celebrated for its impactful commentary on contemporary German society, helping to shape the Neue Deutsche Welle genre. The album received critical acclaim, featuring prominently in various music polls and establishing Fehlfarben's influence on later artists within the post-punk landscape.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with climactic shifts catchy melodies with sharp commentary short tracks for quick engagement
- Context
- Fehlfarben released 'Monarchie und Alltag' as their debut album in October 1980, emerging in the wake of Germany's burgeoning post-punk scene. The album marked a critical point in their career, establishing them as key players in the Neue Deutsche Welle movement during a time of significant cultural transformation in West Germany.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Geier Sturzflug· Nena· Peter Schilling
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hier und jetzt Standout 2:47
- 2 Grauschleier 2:26
- 3 Das sind Geschichten 3:22
- 4 All That Heaven Allows 3:37
- 5 Gottseidank nicht in England 2:42
- 6 Militürk Standout 5:23
- 7 Apokalypse 3:12
- 8 Ein Jahr (Es geht voran) 2:53
- 9 Angst 2:18
- 10 Das war vor Jahren 2:36
- 11 Paul ist tot Standout 7:56
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