Dive into the rich musical journey of Tocotronic with their album >20<, a compelling collection of live performances and studio recordings that span nearly two decades. Released on August 9, 2013, under their independent label ROCK-O-TRONIC RECORDS, this album is a testament to the band's evolution and enduring influence in the German pop scene.
20< is a vibrant mix of tracks recorded between 1993 and 2013, offering a retrospective of Tocotronic's dynamic career. The album kicks off with the energetic "Jungs, hier kommt der Masterplan" from a live performance at the Frequency Festival in 2012, setting the tone for the eclectic mix that follows. Fans will appreciate the inclusion of early studio recordings like "Die Idee ist gut, doch die Welt noch nicht bereit" from 1994 and "Drüben auf dem Hügel" from 1993, providing a glimpse into the band's formative years.
The album also features live tracks from various cities, including Hamburg, Freiburg, Amsterdam, and even Chicago, showcasing Tocotronic's ability to captivate audiences worldwide. Highlights include "Ich möchte Teil einer Jugendbewegung sein" from a 1995 performance in Amsterdam and "Eure Liebe tötet mich" from a 2010 show in Munich.
With a duration of 1 hour and 17 minutes, >20< is a comprehensive collection that highlights Tocotronic's versatility and consistency. The album's blend of live energy and studio precision makes it a must-listen for both longtime fans and newcomers to the band's music. Tocotronic's >20< is not just an album; it's a celebration of their musical legacy and a testament to their enduring impact on German pop.
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Tracks
Jungs, hier kommt der Masterplan - Live, Frequency-Festival, 16.08.2012Tocotronic
Die Idee ist gut, doch die Welt noch nicht bereit - SAE Studio, Hamburg, Mai 1994Tocotronic
Drüben auf dem Hügel - Proberaum, 22.02.1994Tocotronic
Was wird aus all den gebrochenen Herzen? - Proberaum, 22.02.1994Tocotronic
An diesen langweiligen Tagen - Proberaum, Sommer 1993Tocotronic
Der Cousin - Proberaum, Sommer 1993Tocotronic
Hamburg rockt - Live in Hamburg, Kir, 07.06.1994Tocotronic
Freiburg - Live in Freiburg, KTS-Kaserne, 21.07.1995Tocotronic
Ich möchte Teil einer Jugendbewegung sein - Live in Amsterdam, Village Radio, 26.01.1995Tocotronic
Du bist für mich immer da - Live in Hamburg, Große Freiheit 36, 07.11.1995Tocotronic
Die letzte Adresse - Demo, 1998Tocotronic
Um die Ecke (gedacht) - Live in München, Volktheater, 01.06.1999Tocotronic
Das Unglück muss zurückgeschlagen werden - Live in Chicago, WNUR Radio, 15.03.2000Tocotronic
This Boy ist Tocotronic - Live in Köln, WDR-Sendesaal, 12.06.2002Tocotronic
Pure Vernunft darf niemals siegen - Lawrence RemixTocotronic, Lawrence
Mein Prinz - Live in Bremen, Schlachthof, 28.02.2005Tocotronic
Andere Ufer - Live in Wien, Radiokulturhaus, 11.12.2007Tocotronic
Aus meiner Festung - Live in Berlin, Columbiahalle, 06.11.2007Tocotronic
Eure Liebe tötet mich - Live in Müchen, Tonhalle, 26.03.2010Tocotronic
Wie wir leben wollen - Live in Wien, Burgtheater, 06.02.2013Tocotronic