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The Battle of the Bands
Rock · 1985 · 5 tracks

The Battle of the Bands

Die Toten Hosen

A high-octane 1985 EP capturing the bridge between raw German punk and melodic stadium rock. Gritty, satirical, and built for communal shouting.

November 27, 1985 · Faze 2

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A rowdy, satirical energy that masks a burgeoning talent for massive rock hooks.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
01
Faust in der Tasche
3:59
02
Head Over Heels
4:09
03
Schöne Bescherung
2:26
04
La Historia del Pescador Pepe
3:19
05
Vom Surfen und vom Saufen
2:50
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden shift into the driving, anthemic chorus of Faust in der Tasche that demands a raised fist.
The surprisingly melodic vocal interplay on Head Over Heels that hints at their future stadium-pop sensibilities.
The chaotic energy of Vom Surfen und vom Saufen where the rhythm section feels like it's barely holding the song together.
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