Amoeba Music

The evolution of Germany’s The Notwist is remarkable, given their beginning as hardcore, dreadlocked punks whose music—though employing a certain slant that could not be easily defined—was far more forgettable than memorable. How did a band so steeped in the sounds of metal and punk produce something as imaginative as Neon Golden 12 years later? That 2002 indie rock album showcased a classic sense of melody that was set apart from the pack because of its omnipresent and meticulously-honed electronic textures. The Notwist that appears on their 1990 debut could not be more different that the Notwist of 2002. As such, the slow but steady transformation makes the band’s new material all the more enjoyable. Over the years The Notwist has put... Read More

Genre:

Electronic-Dance, Electronica, Downtempo, Rock, Alternative/Indie

City Of Origin:

Weilheim, Germany

Formed Date:

1989