{"title":"Carambolage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unusual female trio, *Carambolage* took inspiration from Ton Steine Scherben and created their own unique brand of agit-rock. With strong vocals and new-wave tendencies, they have carved out a distinct sound that sets them apart from other artists in the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to bands like Der Moderne Man, Der Plan, and Mittagspause, Carambolage has been influenced by the vibrant German music scene. Their music combines catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics, creating a powerful listening experience for their fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a diverse range of influences including Palais Schaumburg, Grauzone, and Malaria!, Carambolage's music appeals to fans of both punk rock and new wave. Their energetic performances and captivating stage presence have earned them a dedicated following within the music community.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eilzustellung-expres","title":"Eilzustellung-Expres","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released 1982. On their sophomore album \u003ci\u003eEilzustellung-Expres\u003c\/i\u003e, Carambolage's ranks were bolstered by the arrival of Janett Lemmen, who had deputized for the pregnant Angie on a recent tour. Like its predecessor\u003ci\u003e Carambolage\u003c\/i\u003e (1980), the record was produced in Fresenhagen by R.P.S. Lanrue and released on the Scherben label David Volksmund Produktion. Like a whirlwind girl gang on the road, the LP revs up with dynamic guitar riffs, indulging their \"turned on to the max\" sexual desires, before the mood shifts to the deeper realms of life on the \u003ci\u003eEilzustellung-Expres\u003c\/i\u003e (express delivery): melancholy musings on dismaying love affairs, a song about contradictory feelings experienced in childbirth, culminating in a declaration of love for Angie's new daughter Lisa. The baby was always on board when Carambolage went on tour. The idea of her father Kai Sichtermann (Scherben bass player) taking her on tour would have been too much even for the left-leaning alternative Ton Steine Scherben. Making a mockery of male privilege, Carambolage delivered an album orbiting punk and pop in a classic line-up: Britta on drums, Elfie's snotty vocals and effects-drenched guitar and keyboards, Angie on bass. The trio is augmented by Janett's screeching saxophone on the instrumental track Maschine and a squeaky baby sample (Lisa?). I Remember You brings proceedings to a close in something approaching Schlager*.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tapete","offers":[{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50415447310667,"sku":"1140370","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50383856992587,"sku":"1140371","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50383856369995,"sku":"1140329","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9a9ebce3-7622-4964-a453-5e0fa987c171_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726277568"},{"product_id":"bon-voyage","title":"Bon Voyage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBon Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e recordings sound far more mature than the band's earlier music, whilst losing some of the playful insouciance that ran through the first two albums. Strains of ska and chanson complement the latter-day NDW (German new wave) flavoured power pop. After four successful years of extensive touring, new perspectives presented themselves to Carambolage. Having outgrown the somewhat languid Scherben scene and label life at David Volksmund Produktion, the trio upped sticks and headed for Berlin, curious to see what the big city had to offer, namely a close-up view of the pop business. Manne Praeker, former Spliff bass player and Nina Hagen's producer, offered to produce their third record, anticipating a shot at success with a major label. Bon Voyage was recorded in 1984 in Praeker's Mad-Mix studio in Berlin with various guest musicians. Even the pop mag Bravo took note, featuring the punkish North Frisians in a home story. Alas, any aspirations of becoming stars quickly dissipated during the recording process as aesthetic differences came to the fore. In one corner, Britta and Angie were determined to follow the DIY principles of the two preceding albums. In the opposite corner, Manne Praeker and Elfie felt compelled to introduce a stronger element of professionalism and Praeker increasingly weighed into the creative process. \"You might say our story practically came to an end with a collision**, just to match our name,\" Britta Neander recalled in an interview with Tine Plesch. We're happy to report that the girls renewed their friendship after a while. The third record is well worth a listen, a divergent coda to the band's history. 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