Warum geht es mir so dreckig?
Ton Steine Scherben · 1971
42 min · 9 tracks · pop rock · psychedelic rock · punk
Raw, defiant rock anthems infused with political fervor and a distinctively German punk edge.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in shaping the genre of Politrock, influencing a wave of politically conscious music in Germany. Tracks like 'Macht kaputt, was euch kaputt macht' became anthems for protests, highlighting the band's cultural impact during a time of social upheaval.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo anthems politically charged sing-alongs defiant energy for activism
- Context
- Released on September 1, 1971, 'Warum geht es mir so dreckig?' marked Ton Steine Scherben's debut album. At this point, they were emerging as key figures in the German music scene, harnessing their sound to address social and political issues. The band was already gaining traction within the counterculture movement of West Germany.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sparks· Frank Zappa· Lou Reed
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ich will nicht werden, was mein Alter ist Standout 5:05
- 2 Warum geht es mir so dreckig? Standout 5:08
- 3 Der Kampf geht weiter 6:48
- 4 Macht kaputt, was euch kaputt macht Standout 3:31
- 5 Einheitsfrontlied 3:26
- 6 Mein Name ist Mensch 6:52
- 7 Sklavenhändler 2:37
- 8 Alles verändert sich 4:17
- 9 Solidarität 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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