The Notwist (electronic, ambient, hardcore, indie, jazz)

jackhammer · 08-05-2008, 12:32 PM

A german band that formed about 89 who began as a melodic punk/hardcore band swam through Jazz-electro and ended up at the shore of Electronic guitar pop. Throughout their ever changing sound there has only been one line up change and a distinct whiff of Dinosaur Jr on a lot of their output which is hardly a crime is it?

Begin with the self titled debut then the latest release 'The Devil, You & Me', then have fun listening to the join the dots albums in the middle. Something for everyone I think and they seem accomplished to whatever sound they go for.

Early years (not much available on utube):

Electro-Jazz era:

From the new album:

MySpace.com - The Notwist - Ambient / Indie / Punk - www.myspace.com/thenotwistnow

PM if you want help.

blackspots · 08-05-2008, 12:57 PM

love neon golden . . .not too big on the earlier stuff but its not bad.

lucifer_sam · 08-05-2008, 12:57 PM

any recommended albums?

jackhammer · 08-05-2008, 01:07 PM

Maybe try something from their crossover phase such as 'Shrink'. I like it all to be honest.

**Janszoon** · 08-08-2008, 11:17 AM

Neon Golden is classic. 12 is pretty good too. I've still never heard Shrink, for some reason it's kind of a hard album to find.

jackhammer · 08-18-2008, 02:45 PM

Does anyone fancy a comp by these guys? I so appreciate their evolution and the fact that it ALL sounds good.

Son of JayJamJah · 08-18-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Does anyone fancy a comp by these guys?

What do you care, you're gonna make one anyways, and me and Lucy and PMo will all down load it just to name a few.

Piss Me Off · 08-18-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JayJamJah

What do you care, you're gonna make one anyways, and me and Lucy and PMo will all down load it just to name a few.

That i will

Liked the first vid, very Dinosaur Jr and Silversun Pickups who i believe you like too Lee.

jackhammer · 08-18-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Piss Me Off

That i will

Liked the first vid, very Dinosaur Jr and Silversun Pickups who i believe you like too Lee.

I was listening to Silversun Pickups again today. The vocals are so college rock whiny but they are just growing on me so much. I know I will do a comp but justification and appreciation is food for the soul

Piss Me Off · 08-18-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I was listening to Silversun Pickups again today. The vocals are so college rock whiny but they are just growing on me so much. I know I will do a comp but justification and appreciation is food for the soul

Yeah they're definitely boring out of the Pumpkin's book, and i have to admit i thought it was a girl singing at first :s Solid album though.
Well you're guaranteed a listen if you put the track in the first video on man.

08-05-2008, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	The Notwist A german band that formed about 89 who began as a melodic punk/hardcore band swam through Jazz-electro and ended up at the shore of Electronic guitar pop. Throughout their ever changing sound there has only been one line up change and a distinct whiff of Dinosaur Jr on a lot of their output which is hardly a crime is it? Begin with the self titled debut then the latest release 'The Devil, You & Me', then have fun listening to the join the dots albums in the middle. Something for everyone I think and they seem accomplished to whatever sound they go for. Early years (not much available on utube): Electro-Jazz era: From the new album: MySpace.com - The Notwist - Ambient / Indie / Punk - www.myspace.com/thenotwistnow PM if you want help. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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blackspots Groupie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 41	love neon golden . . .not too big on the earlier stuff but its not bad. __________________

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lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	any recommended albums? __________________ first.am

08-05-2008, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Maybe try something from their crossover phase such as 'Shrink'. I like it all to be honest. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Neon Golden is classic. 12 is pretty good too. I've still never heard Shrink, for some reason it's kind of a hard album to find. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

08-18-2008, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Does anyone fancy a comp by these guys? I so appreciate their evolution and the fact that it ALL sounds good. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”