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Die Goldenen Zitronen ("The Golden Lemons") are a German punk rock band from Hamburg, formed in 1984.[1] They are considered a forerunner to the "Hamburger Schule" and are noted for their anti-establishment stance. Formed by Schorsch Kamerun (vocals), Ale Sexfeind (drums), Ted Gaier (bass, guitar), and Aldo Moro (guitar, bass), the band have released thirteen albums to date.[2] Of the original line-up only Kamerun and Gaier remain, who both developed a number of side-projects.[1]

Die Goldenen Zitronen
Die Goldenen Zitronen live at Haldern Pop in 2013
Background information
OriginHamburg, Germany
Genres
  • Punk rock
  • jazz
  • new wave
  • avant-garde
  • hip hop
  • techno
  • electro
Years active1984–present
MembersSchorsch Kamerun
Ted Gaier
Thomas Wenzel [de] (as Julius Block)
Mense Reents
Enno Palucca
Stephan Rath
Past membersAldo Moro
Ale Sexfeind
Psycho 1
Rodrigo González
Hans Platzgumer
Websitedie-goldenen-zitronen.de

History


Initially they combined hard rock with 1970s-era punk and lyrics that were both angry, yet comedic and pop-like. The band rejected the traditional music industry, seeing themselves as a symbol of artistic independence not wanting to "serve the structures of rock" (Ted Gaier). Of the founding members, only Schorsch Kamerun and Ted Gaier remain. The new members are Thomas Wenzel (Die Sterne) under the pseudonym Julius Block, keyboarder and drummer Mense Reents (Egoexpress, Stella), and Enno Paluca.

Bandmembers Julius Block (back) and Enno Palucca (in front)
Bandmembers Julius Block (back) and Enno Palucca (in front)

In 1986, Die Goldenen Zitronen courted initial attention with their single "Am Tag als Thomas Anders starb" ("on the day Thomas Anders died"). Their subsequent release, "Für Immer Punk", was a cult hit in the German punk scene, inspiring comparisons with bands such as Abwärts, Die Toten Hosen, and Die Ärzte.

The band developed their style further with 1990s Fuck You, in which they mock popular rock groups and protest against the tedium of daily life.

1994's Das Bisschen Totschlag saw a major musical transition, in which Zitronen mixed their usual power-rock style with elements of garage-trash, electro-beat, hip-hop and noise-pop. This trend of experimentation continued with 1996's Economy Class which was influenced by improvisational jazz.

With 1998's Dead School Hamburg (a jab at the Hamburger Schule trend of music), the band further altered their style, pursuing a greater emphasis on electronic instrumentation. Their album Schafott zum Fahrstuhl, takes a more avant-garde direction.

Die Goldenen Zitronen have had a diverse number of collaborators, ranging from the poet Franz Josef Degenhardt to new acts such as Chicks on Speed or Peaches.


Discography


The band in 2011
The band in 2011

Albums



Compilations



EP



Singles



Films



Other band member projects



References


  1. Birchmaier, Jason. "Die Goldenen Zitronen | Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  2. "Die Goldenen Zitronen – laut.de – Band". laut.de (in German). Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  3. "Golden Lemons" (PDF). Berlinale.de. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  4. ""Verlautbarung der GOLDENEN ZITRONEN zum unerfreulichen Kinostart der Films" (Statement of the band in German)". Goldenlemons.de. Retrieved 17 August 2008.



На других языках


[de] Die Goldenen Zitronen

Die Goldenen Zitronen sind eine Band aus Hamburg. 1984 als Fun-Punkband gegründet, zeigen sie in ihren Texten seitdem eine zunehmend gesellschaftskritische Tendenz. Seit den 1990er Jahren verfolgten sie einen musikalischen Weg zwischen New Wave, Free Jazz, Elektronik und Krautrock, manchmal auch mit Hip-Hop-Anleihen.[1] Sie gelten als Vorläufer der Hamburger Schule, mit der sie sich jedoch kritisch z. B. mit dem Album Dead School Hamburg (Give me a Vollzeitarbeit) auseinandersetzten. Seit den späten 90er Jahren kamen elektronische Elemente und experimentelle musikalische Formen hinzu. Die Texte haben oft einen politischen Bezug.
- [en] Die Goldenen Zitronen



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