Warum geht es mir so dreckig? cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • politically charged sing-alongs
  • defiant energy for activism
  • raw emotion in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished, studio sound
  • seek quick, radio-friendly hits

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Debut album that established their reputation in the German music scene.
Themes
West German counterculture· socio-political disillusionment· revolutionary spirit
Career 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· Keimzeit· Frank Zappa
If this clicks, go next to
Keine Macht für Niemand — Continues the raw energy and political themes with a more refined sound.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Horses by Patti Smith — Shares a defiant punk attitude and poetic lyricism addressing social issues and personal struggle.
Tago Mago by Can — Features a raw, avant-garde rock sound that embodies the revolutionary spirit of the early 70s counterculture.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Ich will nicht werden, was mein Alter ist".

  • 1 Ich will nicht werden, was mein Alter ist Start here 5:05
  • 2 Warum geht es mir so dreckig? 5:08
  • 3 Der Kampf geht weiter 6:48
  • 4 Macht kaputt, was euch kaputt macht 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

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Ton Steine Scherben's catalog. Debut album that established their reputation in the German music scene.

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