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
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Horses by Patti Smith — Shares a defiant punk attitude and poetic lyricism addressing social issues and personal struggle.
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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