The Notwist by The Notwist

The Notwist, formed in 1989, then consisting of Martin Messerschmidt, and brothers Micha and Markus Acher -- released their self-titled debut album on Subway Records a good thirty years ago, a unique tightrope walk between melodic independent, metallic rock and explosive hardcore parts. The thirteen noisy songs only hinted at the beginning of a career that is as great as it is unusual and diverse: "A pretty heavy punk/hardcore/metal mix for long stretches, an early Notwist anthem nevertheless emerges at the end of the record: 'Nothing Like You'." (laut.de)

The first step was taken, but probably no one thought of Top 10 & feuilleton at that time: "Hello! Laugh and sing, dance and jump... GROOOOOARRRR! It's Notwist but my twist! YES SIR!," written on the side fold of the LP: "...this record features a good helping of double bass drum action, consistent cymbal abuse, guitar fret squealing and wheedling, lots of chords chug-chug-chugging, and even a few spots where Markus Acher (he of the laconic Teutonic vocalizing) actually essays a few disgruntled ur-screamo barks." --Pitchfork

Tracklist

1.	Is It Fear?	3:12

2.	Bored	2:43

3.	Winter	3:21

4.	Crack It Open	2:36

5.	Be Reckless	1:42

6.	K Das Devil	1:18

7.	One Wasted	3:28

8.	Agenda	2:35

9.	I've Not Forgotten You	3:00

10.	M. Del Terror	1:44

11.	Seasons	3:35

12.	Think for Yourself	1:30

13.	Nothing Like You	3:56

Credits

released January 1, 1991

License