However, Neubauten soon outgrew the confines of even the broad scope of industrial music. In their 25-plus years, they have produced a dozen studio albums, live records, a remix album and EP, scored theatre pieces, and more.
Lead vocalist Blixa Bargeld is perhaps the best-known member of the group, both for his work with Neubauten and as guitarist for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. His fellow founding members Alexander Hacke and N.U. Unruh have likewise been active in various musical roles outside the group over the years.
Bassist Mark Chung was a member of the group from 1981 to 1994. He founded the publishing house Freibank Music Publishing to handle business affairs for Neubauten and other groups, and has continued in this role (concurrently serving as a senior vice-president of Sony Music International for nine years). Percussionist FM Einheit, was a member from 1981 to 1995, and has also been active as a solo artist and member of groups such as Gry.
Since 1997 the group has also included guitarist Jochen Arbeit and percussionist Rudi Moser.
Neubauten's most recent work has been available exclusively to subscribers to their online home, www.neubauten.org. Neubauten completed the third incarnation of their online project in November 2007 and were touring Europe in 2008 in support of their latest album Alles Wieder Offen.
Currently Einstürzende Neubauten is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a tour through Europe and the United States. In October/November 2010 the band is releasing Strategies Against Architecture IV, the fourth album in the archival compilation series by Neubauten which collates the band’s output from 2002-2010.
Armenia
Einstürzende Neubauten Lyrics
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Eine Frage nur:
Sind die Vulkane noch tätig?
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Sind die Vulkane noch tätig?
Bitte entäusch mich nicht!
Ich glaub wieder an Voodoo.
Steck Nadeln ins Telefonbuch.
Sind die Vulkane noch tätig?
Ich weiss do enttäuschst mich nicht
The lyrics to Einstürzende Neubauten's song Armenia convey a sense of urgency and desperation. The repeated question of whether or not the volcanoes are still active is a metaphor for the larger question of whether or not society is still capable of change and revolution. The line "Sind die Vulkane noch tätig?" (Are the volcanoes still active?) is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the sense of anxiety and dread. The implication is that the status quo is not sustainable, and that something needs to change before it's too late.
The second verse takes a more personal and cynical turn, with the singer expressing their disappointment in society and turning to "Voodoo" and other forms of magic to try and change their luck. The line "Steck Nadeln ins Telefonbuch" (Stick needles into the phone book) is a call to action, a reminder that individuals have the power to make a difference even in the face of overwhelming social and political structures.
Overall, the lyrics to Armenia are a powerful call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their own lives and to strive for change, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Brennt auf den Nägeln
Something is pressing and urgent
Eine Frage nur:
Just one question:
Sind die Vulkane noch tätig?
Are the volcanoes still active?
Bitte enttäusch mich nicht!
Please don't disappoint me!
Ich glaub wieder an Voodoo.
I believe in voodoo again.
Steck Nadeln ins Telefonbuch.
Stick needles into the telephone book.
Ich weiss, du enttäuschst mich nicht
I know you won't disappoint me
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: A. CHUDY, A. HACKE, B. BARGELD, F.M. STRAUSS, J. CAFFERY, M. CHUNG, ALEXANDER HACKE, ANDREW CHUDY, BLIXA BARGELD, F. M. STRAUSS, JONATHAN CAFFERY, MARK CHUNG
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