Wir warten auf's Christkind…
Die Toten Hosen · 1998
58 min · 20 tracks · punk
A spirited punk rock twist on classic holiday tunes, brimming with energy and irreverence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited sing-alongs with friends
- wave-like pacing for festive cheer
- playful irreverence during celebrations
- short bursts of holiday spirit
- nostalgic twists on classics
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer serious, traditional carols
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- punk holiday spirit· subversive Christmas cheer· protest against consumerism
- Career context
- By the time 'Wir warten auf's Christkind...' was released in 1998, Die Toten Hosen had firmly established themselves as a leading force in German punk rock since their debut in 1983. This album marked a playful departure from their usual sound, showcasing their ability to reinterpret traditional Christmas songs through a punk lens, demonstrating their versatility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Die Ärzte· Bad Religion· Pennywise
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
How Could Hell Be Any Worse? by Bad Religion — Shares punk ethos and subversive lyrics addressing societal issues, echoing consumerism critiques.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ave Maria 1:55
- 2 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht 1:50
- 3 Ihr Kinderlein kommet 1:40
- 4 Oh Tannenbaum 1:19
- 5 Merry X‐Mas Everybody 3:18
- 6 Weihnachtsmann vom Dach 4:01
- 7 Auld Lang Syne 2:31
- 8 The Little Drummer Boy 3:48
- 9 Leise rieselt der Schnee 2:54
- 10 Alle Jahre wieder 1:27
- 11 Frohes Fest 3:40
- 12 White Christmas 3:48
- 13 Weihnachten bei den Brandts 3:41
- 14 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 2:19
- 15 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 3:06
- 16 In Dulci Jubilo 5:28
- 17 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) 2:37
- 18 Jingle Bells 3:08
- 19 I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day 3:51
- 20 Still, Still, Still 1:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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