Eigenwerke 1980-1983

The Eigenwerke 1980–1983 LP by Michael Heinkel was released on the Elaste label and captures, in compact form, the musician’s early self-recordings from 1980 to 1983. With this compilation, Michael Heinkel presents a piece of contemporary history that delivers his beginnings in the indie rock / alternative field in a concentrated form. The character of the collection is already indicated in the title: early works that offer insight into phases of creative development and reflect the music scene of those years.

The record features striking tracks such as "Sommer 81 (schöne aussichten)", "Monobloc" and "München grüßt düsseldorf", which are exemplary of the mood and thematic range of the collection. The Eigenwerke 1980–1983 LP on Elaste brings these early compositions together without adding extra edition notes up front, offering a focused look at Michael Heinkel’s musical output from this period. For listeners interested in the development of German-language indie rock and alternative approaches, the release on Elaste provides a precise documentary snapshot and expands Michael Heinkel’s discography with a clearly defined collection of early self-produced recordings.