Bye
A collaboration between Bela B. (frontman of legendary German punk band Die Ärzte) and the equally DIY-spirited Smokestack Lightnin'. "Bye" explores alternative rock territory with German language lyrics and a deliberately raw, unpolished edge. Guitars buzz and howl, drums hit hard, vocals carry real emotion. This feels like a conversation between musicians who've spent decades in punk scenes, creating something punk in spirit if not always execution. The album embraces the honest, slightly damaged aesthetic that defines the best alternative rock. Not slick or modern, but genuinely interesting and emotionally direct. Essential for European punk and alternative rock enthusiasts.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock |
| Style | Alternative Rock |
| Notes | Good Plus (VG+) Mint (NM or M-) |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | B-Sploitation |
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | Germany, Austria, and Switzerland |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Abserviert
A2. Wenn Das Mal Liebe Wird
A3. Streichholzmann
A4. Der Sünder
A5. Immer So Sein
A6. Sentimental
A7. Teufelsküche
B1. Nicht Nice
B2. Belphegor
B3. Verwöhn´
B4. Bombe Tickt
B5. My Soul / Dein Herz
B6. Peng!
CD-1. Abserviert
CD-2. Wenn Das Mal Liebe Wird
CD-3. Streichholzmann
CD-4. Der Sünder
CD-5. Immer So Sein
CD-6. Sentimental
CD-7 . Teufelsküche
CD-8. Nicht Nice
CD-9 . Belphegor
CD-10. Verwöhn´
CD-11. Bombe Tickt
CD-12. My Soul / Dein Herz
CD-13. Peng!
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