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Ein Schwein namens Männer
Punk · 1998 · 2 tracks

Ein Schwein namens Männer

High-octane 90s punk-pop defined by razor-sharp satire and massive, radio-ready hooks. A sarcastic explosion of German wit and distorted guitars.

April 3, 1998 · Hot Action Records

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This 1998 release captures Die Ärzte at their commercial zenith, blending the raw energy of Berlin punk with a sophisticated, almost theatrical sense of pop craftsmanship. It is an album defined by its contradictions: it is simultaneously a biting critique of gender dynamics and a collection of the catchiest melodies produced in the German language during the 1990s. The production is punchy and bright, emphasizing the band's signature three-part harmonies which elevate their punk-rock foundation into something resembling power pop with a serrated edge.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks
02
Du bist nicht mein Freund
1:40
05
Männer sind Schweine (Jetzt noch kürzer!)
3:36
Moments Worth Listening For
the iconic spoken word intro of the lead track followed by a sudden explosion of distorted guitar
the intricate three-part vocal harmonies that bridge the gap between punk and barbershop quartet
the way the tempo shifts into a frantic polka-influenced rhythm during the b-sides

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