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Unbehagen

by Nina Hagen

Released: February 03, 1980

Punk rock, Neue Deutsche Welle, new wave

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

"Unbehagen" is the second studio album by the German punk rock/new wave band Nina Hagen Band, released in 1979. The album has an experimental rock sound, blending elements from the new wave, punk, and reggae genres. Consequently, the album was the last collaboration between Hagen and the band.

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The production of "Unbehagen" took place in various…

The production of "Unbehagen" took place in various studios in Germany.

It contributed significantly to the evolution of punk…

It contributed significantly to the evolution of punk music in Germany.

Nina Hagen Band was headed by Nina Hagen…

Nina Hagen Band was headed by Nina Hagen, a German singer and actress known for her theatrical vocals and often considered the mother of punk in Germany.

"Unbehagen", translating to "Discomfort" in English, reflects the…

"Unbehagen", translating to "Discomfort" in English, reflects the contentious relationship between Nina Hagen and the other band members during its creation.

It includes notable tracks like "African Reggae" and…

It includes notable tracks like "African Reggae" and "Wir Leben Immer...Noch", which are cherished by fans for their unique fusion of punk, rock, and reggae tones with Hagen's distinctive vocal style.

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African Reggae

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Reception

Upon its release, "Unbehagen" received a positive response from music critics and audiences alike.

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Legacy

Despite the band's disbandment following this album, Nina Hagen continued her successful solo career, drawing on the fame and recognition she gained through this influential album.

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The Complete Album Story

"Unbehagen" is the second studio album by the German punk rock/new wave band Nina Hagen Band, released in 1979. Nina Hagen Band was headed by Nina Hagen, a German singer and actress known for her theatrical vocals and often considered the mother of punk in Germany.

The album has an experimental rock sound, blending elements from the new wave, punk, and reggae genres. "Unbehagen", translating to "Discomfort" in English, reflects the contentious relationship between Nina Hagen and the other band members during its creation. Consequently, the album was the last collaboration between Hagen and the band.

The production of "Unbehagen" took place in various studios in Germany. It includes notable tracks like "African Reggae" and "Wir Leben Immer...Noch", which are cherished by fans for their unique fusion of punk, rock, and reggae tones with Hagen's distinctive vocal style.

Upon its release, "Unbehagen" received a positive response from music critics and audiences alike. This album solidified Nina Hagen's reputation as an innovative and eccentric artist in the German punk and new wave scene. It contributed significantly to the evolution of punk music in Germany. Despite the band's disbandment following this album, Nina Hagen continued her successful solo career, drawing on the fame and recognition she gained through this influential album.