#german synthpop

[80sheaven]

"Big in Japan" vinyl sleeve, Alphaville (1984)

[mrmaj0r]

And One most fav albums

[innerxsanctum]

Since today is the anniversary of Battleship Potemkin and I'm a big fan of the Tennant/Lowe projects, I feel obliged to share this absolute masterpiece. Enjoy.

[moronicmetalballenthusiast]

idk how to explain this but the beat scratches my brain in the best way possible

i love And One :]

[haveyoulistenedtothisalbum-poll]

Tracklist:

Mein Anfang • Military Fashion Show • Enjoy The Unknown • So Klingt Liebe • The Sound Of Believer • Body Company • Traumfrau • Stand The Pain • Sexkeit • Love You To The End • The Dream • Dein Ende

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[thedepartmentofdiscoveries]

Klaus Sperber (24 January 1944 – 6 August 1983), known professionally as Klaus Nomi. Photographed by Marcia Resnick in 1978.

[airxiem]

I'm posting this with what this website has to say about what this song means, because I was treated like I admired the Nazis and that this song was racist/ and or about German violence in general. I knew it, and even if it was as bad as suspected from reading the Google translated lyrics (different than the real language like usual) i'd still listen to it. Haha, they're not white supremacists, just German! And they don't apologize for it and shouldn't need to.

The song "Strafbomber" by And One seems to be a critique of war, power, and corruption. The lyrics depict a protagonist who is ready to unleash destruction and chaos upon a society that they view as hypocritical and deserving of punishment.

In the song, the protagonist refers to themselves as a "Strafbomber," which translates to "punishment bomber." This suggests that they are seeking revenge or justice through violent means. They talk about tanking up their "Vogelsarg," which can be interpreted as a metaphorical coffin or vessel representing the destruction they plan to bring.

The song "Strafbomber" by And One seems to be a critique of war, power, and corruption. The lyrics depict a protagonist who is ready to unleash destruction and chaos upon a society that they view as hypocritical and deserving of punishment.

In the song, the protagonist refers to themselves as a "Strafbomber," which translates to "punishment bomber." This suggests that they are seeking revenge or justice through violent means. They talk about tanking up their "Vogelsarg," which can be interpreted as a metaphorical coffin or vessel representing the destruction they plan to bring.

The lyrics also mention "Ratten" (rats), which could symbolize the corrupt or hypocritical individuals in power that the protagonist believes need to be punished. They describe these individuals as praying and waiting for a final blow, possibly implying that they are aware of their wrongdoings but have not faced consequences yet.

There is an element of surrealism in the lyrics, with references to Daddy shooting and "fucking" their land, as well as bringing a bit of Hamburg for the whole night. This may represent the protagonist's desire to disrupt and humiliate those in power, as well as their intent to leave a lasting impact.

The chorus repeats the line "Mein Strafbomber fickt euch jetzt alle" (My punishment bomber fucks you all), suggesting a sense of pleasure or satisfaction in the protagonist's actions. They express how they enjoy being focused on and causing fear.

Towards the end, the lyrics mention feeding the industry with holy blasphemy, suggesting that power and corruption are perpetuated for personal gain and publicity. The use of terms like "brutales Monopoly" (brutal monopoly) and "Bilder" (pictures) may allude to how propaganda and media manipulation play a role in maintaining this corrupt system.

Overall, the song "Strafbomber" can be interpreted as a scathing critique of the hypocrisy, power structures, and warmongering present in society. It conveys the desire for justice and punishment, even if through violent means, as a response to what the protagonist perceives as a morally bankrupt system.

Okay, I will continue to play this song and the rest of the album with the rest of their music I like with my child that is not 100% Caucasian present and not feel like I'm pushing prejudice near him. Oh, I can't wait to finish learning the German language.

[djfrancuz]

Alphaville - Forever Young Easy Ryder Mix #biker #motorcyclelife @Posit...

[sibelin]

depeche mode out-gothing pink turns blue in a goth competition is illegal actually. have you all not heard your master is calling....

[russell-crowe]

returned to my roots.....

[80sheaven]

Propaganda (band) poster from Smash Hits, June 1985

[mhmedia]

(mhmdedia.de)

[a-contemplative-soul]

This is probably one of the most underrated 80's classics, I love the little asian twist in it. Also, it’s impressive how some german artists like Propaganda, Alphaville and Nena got so big back then, nowadays I don’t even hear about any german artists.

Song: Duel

Artist: Propaganda

Year: 1985