Einstürzende Neubauten's Kollaps (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781501387500)

Perhaps the best musical encapsulation of the Cold War as experienced in the walled city of West-Berlin, Kollaps is a product of its time while remaining as vital, exhilarating and surprising as the day it was released.

The book explores the contexts, themes and influences that shaped Kollaps. It describes the early days of Einst?rzende Neubauten in West-Berlin, their infamous live performances and guerilla style recording tactics, and the scrap metal banging, piercing guitar noise and evocative lyricism that went on to inspire generations of fans. Most significantly, it explores the desire and deep sense of belonging that is expressed by what Nick Cave called the 'incredibly mournful, haunting' nature of this music. The beginning of a 40-year career, this first burst of energy remains their purest statement.

Author: Melle Jan Kromhout, Jan Nieuwenhuis
ISBN-10: 1501387502
ISBN-13: 9781501387500
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2024
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 7.75h x 5.00w x 1.00d