The Notwist – The Notwist:

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(Red/Black Vinyl Edition) limited to 300. 30th Anniversary edition of the debut album of the most successful representatives of the true Independent in Germany! – “…their 1990 self-titled debut paid homage to the American hardcore and grunge bands they fell in love with as kids,…” (allmusic.com) – 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.com) – – “I was a fan of yours when your music was still called Neil Young Hardcore. (…) Metallica riffs, with Dinosaur Jr vocals in English with a Bavarian accent – it’s genius.” (Thees Uhlmann 2021)”