Category Archives: Abwärts

As requested by Jörg of Not Rock On. Der Westen Ist Einsam was released in 1982 on Mercury (Germany) (6435 155) and re-released in 1990 on cd by Phonogram GmbH (846 025-2). The sound is punk orientated, with experimental and avant-garde elements. Not so raw as Amok Koma but still a highly recommended album. Bass – Marc Chung, drums – Axel Dill , guitar and vocals – Frank Z , keyboards and percussion – F.M. Einheit (vocals on track 7 & 9).

Tracks:

1. Beim Erstenmal Tut’s Immer Weh
2. Papier
3. Stein
4. Das Wort Zum Sonntag
5. Aus Einem Gartenhaus
6. Agent
7. Deprimiert
8. Sei Froh
9. Tierlieb
10. Affentanz

Der Westen Ist Einsam

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Abwärts was founded at the end of of 1979 by frank Ziegert alias frank Z . Contrary to most punk bands they experimented more with their music thus creating a unique sound . They were celebrated as being inventive and creative. Amok Koma was released on Zickzack (ZZ 10) in 1980. This album features: FM Einheit and Marc Chung (Einsturzende Neubauten) , Marcel Zürcher (Die Krupps) , ELF (Slime) . Track 13 is a live recording from Abwärts’ first gig in December 1979 . This is a fantastic NDW document.

Tracks:

1. Maschinenland
2. Karo 1/4 – 08/15 Hoch 2
3. Monday On My Mind
4. Shanghai Stinker
5. Bel Ami
6. Verzählt
7. Softly, Softly
8. Unfall
9. Mehr
10. Türkenblues
11. Neon Kind
12. Ich Bin Stumm
13. Japan (Live)
14. Schlußwort von Horst Herold (BKA) + Lock Groove

Abwärts

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