Repressed clear/black anniversary edition of debut album by the most successful representatives' of authentic 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 ... read more