Wahnsinn - Die Hektischen Flecken

Wahnsinn - Die Hektischen Flecken

2:54

Korrekturen, 2022

Written by Cornelius Quabeck

The song title translates to "Madness."  With a spoken male vocal and alternately hiss-whispered or sung female backing vocals, over a repetitive, slow-building, bass-driven indie rock beat, it creates an ominous vibe.  I can't find the lyrics and can only make out a few phrases, like the repeated "Hast keine Angst / Ich habe keine Angst" and ""Das ist der Horror / So dass ich weiter gehen."  It's minimal in construction; no flashy solos, just bass, drums, and guitar simmering at low heat.  But that restraint is what makes it effective. The effect is closer to post-punk or art-rock than standard indie, with shades of Einstürzende Neubauten’s menace or early Nick Cave's theatrical dread.  The question is, do these guys take it seriously?  From what I've read, no.

Alles Egal - Die Hektischen Flecken

Alles Egal - Die Hektischen Flecken

2:54

Korrekturen, 2022

Written by Die Hektischen Flecken

This band is pretty obscure, even in their native Germany.  I found one review of the album that revealed nothing.  Do I know what they're singing about, other than the title ("it's all the same" or "nothing matters")?  No, I don't, but they sure sound confident singing it.  I hope it's not something nasty!  Whatever it is, it's catchy post-punk rock.  I like the singer's nasal voice.