The Notwist
( [1]) are a German indie rock band [2]. Formed in 1989, the band moved through several musical incarnations despite maintaining a relatively stable lineup. While their early records moved through heavy metal into dark indie rock, their recent efforts for which they've received the most attention have been very strongly influenced by the electronica scene, along with the other groups on the record label Morr Music.
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History
The two Achers and Messerschmid formed the group in 1989 in
Weilheim, near
Munich.
In 1990 they recorded their self-titled debut, a grunge-metal oriented LP. 1992 saw the release of
Nook
, which has an indie rock sound, while their 1995 album
12
contains their first flirtation with electronics. The
Your Choice Live Series album presents a
live-
best of version of their first three records. Martin Gretschmann then joined the group in 1997.
Shrink
, released in 1998, is a jazz-electro-rock album. In 1998
Cynthia Dall did the vocals for a remix of "Torture Day" by The Notwist. The album
Neon Golden
(released in 2002) put them on the map for
American listeners, with its heartfelt sentiment and more pop-oriented sound.
The group has been remixed by
Four Tet,
Caribou,
Console,
Loopspool,
Panda Bear and others. Singer Markus Acher collaborated with
anticon. rapper/producer
Alias on the song "Unseen Sights," an effort that shows a surprising musical breadth for both artists.
The Notwist recently formed a group with
Themselves named
13 & God, whose eponymous debut was released in 2005.
Markus Acher, in addition to his work with The Notwist and 13 & God, also works with the band
Lali Puna, while Mecki Messerschmidt now also plays drums for the recently reformed
Schweisser. Michael Acher composes and programs for
Ms. John Soda.
Messerschmidt left the group in 2007 and was replaced by Andi Haberl. The band's sixth full-length record,
The Devil, You + Me
, was released in Europe in May, 2008. On June 17, 2008 the album was released in North America on Domino Records. A free mp3 is up for download on the
City Slang website and at the album's .
Members
Current members
- Markus Acher - guitar, vocals (1989-present)
- Michael Acher - bass (1989-present)
- Martin Gretschmann (aka Console) - programming (1997-present)
- Andi Haberl - drums (2007-present)
Former members
- Martin Messerschmidt - drums (1989-2007)
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Discography
Albums
- The Notwist
(1991)
- Nook
(1992)
- Your Choice Live Series 020
(1994)
- 12
(1995)
- Shrink
(1998)
- Neon Golden
(2002)
- The Devil, You + Me
(2008)
Singles & EPs
- Johnny and Mary
EP (1994)
- Only in America
EP (1996)
- Untitled (Selections From 12)
EP (1997)
- Day 7
single (1997)
- Chemicals
single (1998)
- Trashing Days
single (2001)
- Pilot
single (2001)
- Pick Up the Phone
single (2002)
- One With the Freaks
single (2002)
- Untitled (Scoop)
EP (2002)
- Lichter
EP (2003) (Soundtrack for the film Distant Lights (Lichter
))
- Different Cars and Trains
EP (2003)
- Solo Swim
EP (2004)
- Where in this World
single (2008)
- Boneless
single (2008)
References
- The devil, you + Martin
- http://www.clevescene.com/2008-06-18/music/the-notwist/