Propaganda - 1234 (1990)

1234 is a 1990 album by Propaganda. Michael Mertens was the only member remaining in the group from their previous album A Secret Wish, though Suzanne Freytag made guest appearances on two tracks, and the album included some songs co-written by Ralf Doerper prior to the breakup of the original group.

1234
1990
PROPAGANDA
Michael Mertens,Andreas Thein,Ralf Dörper, Susanne Freytag
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Track listing

1. "Vicious Circle" 4:54
2. "Heaven Give Me Words" 5:11
3. "Your Wildlife" 6:31
4. "Only One Word" 5:51
5. "How Much Love" 5:51
6. "Vicious (reprise)" 1:36
7. "Ministry Of Fear" 7:18
8. "Wound In My Heart" 5:41
9. "La Carne, La Morte E Il Diavolo" 5:52

nWu BONUS

"Heaven Give Me Words" (Honey In Heaven Mix)
"Heaven Give Me Words" (The Beat) - 7:05


HEAVEN GIVE ME WORDS
Take these words they come out wrong
They won't express this old emotional thing
If you could see inside my mind
You'd know the love and feel this passionate thing

You stepped into my locked out world
I felt your touch on my shoulder
You turned my mind right over
Like a child before it learns to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone

Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating

I won't be giving in
I'll die if I don't tell you just how I feel
I'll make you truly understand
What kind of man could live with feelings
Of steel

I used to be so self contained
When I thought about love
A conversation heart to heart
I must confess this old emotional thing

Before you think that I'm a fool
There's a flame that burns here
Here's a feeling that's so rare
It's my nightmare when I go to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone

Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating
Heaven give me words
Heaven give pride
Heaven let this message reach you

You've seen a heart worn on my sleeve
I must express this old emotional thing
Please be a witness to my dreams
Or I'll wake up and say now
Can this be real?
Before you think that I'm a fool
There's a flame that burns here
Here's a feeling that's so rare
It's my nightmare when I go to speak
I turn to stone, I turn to stone

Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating

Heaven give me words to tell you
How I am feeling
What I am needing
Heaven let this message reach you
This desperation
Will stop my heart from beating

Heaven give me words
Heaven give pride
Heaven let this message reach you

Camouflage - The Remix Collection (1998)

Camouflage is a German New Wave trio consisting of Marcus Meyn, Heiko Maile and Oliver Kreyssig. Their only Billboard Hot 100 hit was "The Great Commandment" which climbed to #59 in 1988, though it did spend three weeks at #1 on the US dance chart. They also had two additional minor dance hits in 1989.

BIO

In 1983, Heiko Maile, Marcus Meyn, Martin Kahling and Oliver Kreyssig, four friends from Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, formed the band Licenced Technology. It was short lived, as Martin Kahling left in 1984. Soon after, the remaining three members renamed themselves "Camouflage", inspired by a Yellow Magic Orchestra song of the same name. The three young musicians set up their first studio in the basement of Heiko's parents' house, calling it "Boy's Factory". Their first live gigs at local music clubs soon followed. In 1985, Camouflage recorded two demo tapes at their studio, and the following year, the group won a local radio music contest, after a friend of theirs handed one of the demos in. A small Frankfurt music label, "Westside", showed interest in taking Camouflage on. There, the song "The Great Commandment" was recorded to be presented to bigger music companies. After considering offers from several record companies, Camouflage decided to sign a contract with Metronome.

The Remix Collection
1998
CAMOUFLAGE
Marcus Meyn, Heiko Maile, Oliver Kreyssig

Tracks

1. "Handsome" (Psycho-ray-mix) - 6:31
2. "Handsome" (Mosaic Remix) - 6:13
3. "The Great Commandment" (Extended Radio Mix) - 5:57
4. "Love Is a Shield" (12" Us Orbit Mix) - 8:08
5. "Kling Klang" - 3:49
6. "Love Is a Shield" (12" Mix) - 5:20
7. "The Great Commandment" (12" Mix) - 6:10
8. "Close (We Stroke the Flames)" - 4:02
9. "They Catch More Secrets" (Edit) - 4:32
10. "X-ray" (Transformer Single Mix) - 3:34
11. "Suspicious Love" (G.R.D. Mix) - 5:31
12. "Heaven I Want You" (Club Too Mix) - 5:06
13. "Neighbours" (Extended Long Mix) - 6:17
14. "Strangers Thoughts" (Longer Mix) - 5:58
15. "The Great Commandment" (Dub Mix Edit) - 6:53
16. "The Great Commandment" (Justin Strauss Remix) - 7:20
17. "Winter" - 5:08

The Great Commandments (Lyrics) Some people suppress you they partch you and reap a disaster Reeducation for the infants who demanded for an innocent instance The great commandment shows the contempt between the world and their embarrassing pavement Believe the scholars read the readings realize the man who says anything The great commandment The needies believe you they treat you like survivor disaster Reeducation for the infants who demanded for an innocent instance The great commandment. Heaven (I Want You) (Lyrics) When I look into your eyes, then I know that life's worth living, just without you, more or less, there's nothing left to tell. All the years we shared our time, all the things we had in common, all the crisis, more or less, we've nothing left to tell. All excuses, all your plights, all your nice ideas, effusions of your mind, but I'll tell you for a thousand times: I want you going down just for one time. I want you going down going down to the place where you belong to. When I woke up in your arms and I felt myself, I'm freezing thats unusual, more or less, there's nothing left that's warm. All the years we shared our dreams, now I know it was a nightmare, of your loving, more or less, there's nothing left to loose. All excuses, all your plights, all your nice ideas, effusions of your mind but I'll tell you for a thousand times: I want you going down, just for one time. I want you going down going down to the place where you belong to.

CLOSE (We Stroke The Flames)(Lyrics) We stroke the flames, we stroke the flames We stroke the flames, we stroke the flames They're creeping on through your mind, Won't you think it over. We know the scenes, they're marching on with torches, peeping from inside. with evil's eyes, the ferris wheel is turning, the tale is told again. And if we don't care we end up all the same. We stroke the flames, we never quenched all those years, we should have learned from things which may come close. We need to talk, time has come, don't play it down, it's over. We know their themes, it's creeping on with caution, peeping from inside, with evil's eyes, the ferris wheel is turning, the tale is told again. And if we don't care we end up all the same. Stranger Thoughts (Lyrics) In the last few hundred years some people lost their place on earth they never had a chance to stay just like they were I can't understand why should this happen here we should accept and learn how to live together. These are just some strangers thoughts The reason for the pain is always based on history the madness in some minds has started to do this all I can't understand why should this happen here we should accept and learn how to live together. These are just some strangers thoughts.

U-Bahn X - Young Hearts of Europe 12" (1985)

"Just snagged this killer 12'' from a shop in Brooklyn, so figured I'd kick the week off with a fresh rip. This 1985 single seems to be this German band's only release, and this particular 12'' hails from 1985 and consists of two killer dance remixes and an exclusive track, also remixed. Think Clan of Xymox, early Ministry, and other big beat classics. A 7'' containing the original versions of both tracks does exist, but I haven't tracked it down just yet. In the interim, here's the 12'' version, complete with an exclusive remix plucked from the Tribute to Flexi-Pop series."  (systemofperfprmance)

"Great songs from this obscure band U-Bahn X. I assume they are Germans because of the name but I could be wrong. These synth-driven songs got the unique arrangements guaranteed to please you ears. Their music is somewhat similar to Clan Of Xymox and early Ministry. Another hidden minimal band revealed!" (noisebox)

Young Hearts of Europe 12" 1985 U-BAHN X Christian Adolf Schmetterling, Dick O'Dell, Heidi Von Düsseldorf, Chris Garland Bit Rate: 320kbps Tracks 1. "Young Hearts of Europe (Essential Mega-Mix)" 2. "Young Hearts of Europe (Valkyrie Mega-Mix)" 3. "Kiss of Death (Punishment Mix)" nWu BONUS 4. "Young Hearts of Europe (Valhalla Mega-Mix)"

Young Hearts of Europe [Lyrics] Rudi caught a train to Dusseldorf Hope he gets there on time Heidi's waiting at the station And it's been a long long time First love in Germany With the young hearts of Europe Blue eyes hold the mystery Of the young hearts of Europe Heidi fell in love with Rudi At the disco on a Saturday night Dancing to the Bommerlunder Rudi held Heidi so tight Heidi works in the Kaufhoff Her ambition just to fall in love Fall in love with a boy like Rudi Under the stars above

Propaganda - A Secret Wish (1985 | 2010 Deluxe Edition)

A Secret Wish was the 1985 debut album of synthpop band Propaganda. Released by ZTT Records, it was produced by Stephen Lipson and label boss Trevor Horn. The singles "Duel" and "Dr. Mabuse" were both Top 30 UK chart hits. The track "p:Machinery" was also released as a single and was featured in an episode of the 80's TV show Miami Vice.

The highlight for collectors may be the first-ever appearance on CD of the contents of the 1985 “Do Well” tape, the cassette “singlette” version of “Duel” — the band’s sophomore single — that featured a 20-minute mix on each side that included “The First Cut,” “Duel,” “Jewel (Cut Rough),” “Wonder” and “Bejewelled”.
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A Secret Wish has been cited as an inspiration by Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore, and generated the hit singles “Duel,” “p:Machinery” and “Dr. Mabuse,” the latter of which was included in John Hughes’ film “Some Kind of Wonderful” — and was accompanied by one of Anton Corbijn’s first music videos.

A Secret Wish (2010 Deluxe Edition)
PROPAGANDA

Disc 1: The Dark Religions Depart… [Enjoy]
1. “Dream Within A Dream”
2. “The Murder Of Love”
3. “Jewel”
4. “Duel”
5. “Frozen Faces”
6. “p:Machinery”
7. “Sorry For Laughing”
8. “The Chase”
9. “Dr. Mabuse”

The Analogue Variations:
10. “Dream Within a Dream”
11. “Jewel”
12. “Duel”
13. “p:Machinery”
14. “Dr. Mabuse (First Life)”
15. “The Last Word (Strength to Dream)”

Disc 2: …And Sweet Science Reigns [Enjoy]
1. “Do Well”: (i) “The First Cut,” (ii) “Duel,” (iii) “Jewel (Cut Rough),” (iv) “Wonder,” (v) “Bejewelled”
2. “Testament One”
3. “die Tausend Augen des Mabuse” (Ridge Farm 12″ Remix of Mabuse, May 1984)
4. “Sorry for Laughing” (Unapologetic 12” Remix, September 1985)
5. “Thought” (part i)
6. “Thought” (part ii)
7. “p:Machinery” (outtake 26.04.85, Goodnight 32)
8. “The Chase” (outtake 26.04.85, the Goodnight Mix)
9. “(Echo of…) Frozen Faces”
10. “p:Machinery” (p:Polish)
11. “Testament Three”

DUEL

Eye to eye stand winners and losers

Hurt by envy, cut by greed

Face to face with their own disillusion

The scars of old romances still on their cheeks

And when blow by blow the passion dies sweet little death

Just have been lies the memories of gone by time

Would still recall the lie

The first cut won't hurt at all

The second only makes you wonder

The third will have you on your knees

You start bleeding I start screaming

It's too late the decision is made by fate

Time to prove what forever should last

Whose feelings are so true as to stand the test

Whose demands are so strong as to parry all attempts

And when blow by blow the passion dies sweet little death

Just have been lies the memories of gone by time

Would still recall the lie

The first cut won't hurt at all

The second only makes you wonder

The third will have you on your knees

You start bleeding I start screaming

The first cut won't hurt at all

The second only makes you wonder

The third will have you on your knees

You start bleeding I start screaming

The first cut won't hurt at all

The second only makes you wonder

The third will have you on your knees

You start bleeding I start screaming

The first cut won't hurt at all

The second only makes you wonder

The third will leave you on your knees

You start bleeding I start screaming

The Best of Xmal Deutschland (2005)

Xmal Deutschland (pronounced: iks-mul doychlund) was a musical group from Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1980 with a completely female line-up, they became successful outside their native country. The lead singer of the band is vocalist Anja Huwe. Xmal Deutschland's last album was released in 1989.

Biography [wiki]

Xmal Deutschland (often written as X-Mal Deutschland) was formed in 1980 by Anja Huwe (vocals), Manuela Rickers (guitar), Fiona Sangster (keyboards), Rita Simon (bass guitar) and Caro May (drums) in Hamburg, Germany. Their first single, "Großstadtindianer" was released a year later on Alfred Hilsberg’s ZickZack label. The band also contributed the to the label compilation Lieber Zuviel Als Zuwenig (ZZ 45). Around this time Rita Simon was replaced by Wolfgang Ellerbrock.

In 1982 the band released the Goth classic "Incubus Succubus". Drummer Caro May left the band and formed a new band, and the vacant drummer position was filled by Manuela Zwingmann the same year. While German audiences were less than receptive at first, a United Kingdom tour opening for the Cocteau Twins resulted in a label deal with independent label 4AD Records. Their debut album, Fetisch and the singles "Qual" and "Incubus Succubus II" were released in 1983, all 3 making the UK Independent charts, even though the band wrote and performed in German.

Manuela Zwingmann left the band after one year, being replaced by Peter Bellendir. This lineup, Huwe/Rickers/Sangster/Ellerbrock/Bellendir proved to be the longest running. 1984 saw the release of the single "Reigen" and the album Tocsin, followed by a world tour through 1985.

The Sequenz EP was essentially a remake of a John Peel session, which had been originally recorded April 30, 1985, and was broadcast May 13, 1985. The EP contained the tracks Jahr Um Jahr II, Autumn (the band’s first English lyrics, apart from brief snatches of English that appeared in Qual, Young Man and Tag für Tag) and Polarlicht but omitted Der Wind, which was played at the Peel sessions.

1986 saw the release of Matador, produced by Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers. Xmal Deutschland also opened for The Stranglers at a concert at Wembley Arena in London. Their follow-up album, Viva was recorded in Hamburg and was released in 1987, followed by the single "Sickle Moon". Viva contains a large number of English lyrics, among others a poem by Emily Dickinson. It was during this time that the band were interviewed by Jamie Meakes for the infamous underground Goth Fanzine 'House Of Dolls'.

After the release of Viva, Manuela Rickers, Fiona Sangster and Peter Bellendir left the group. Anja Huwe and Wolfgang Ellerbrock continue to work with Frank Z. (Abwärts) on guitar. Producer Henry Staroste played keyboards, and German studio drummer Curt Cress completed the line-up that would record the 1989 LP Devils and the singles "Dreamhouse" and "I’ll be near you". This also proved to be the last release of Xmal Deutschland, showing a change of direction towards mainstream pop. 1990 saw a few scattered live appearances by the group, but eventually the group split up


The Best Of Xmal Deutschland
2005

XMAL DEUTSCHLAND

Anja Huwe,Caro May,Fiona Sangster, German Band,Manuela Rickers,Rita Simon
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Track Listing

1. Qual
2. Geheimnis
3. Orient
4. Hand In Hand
5. Boomerang
6. Stummes Kind
7. Mondlicht
8. Tag Für Tag
9. Incubus Succubus II
10. Matador
11. Eisengrau
12. Sickle Moon
13. Manchmal
14. Polarlicht
15. Searchlights
16. Matador (Blood & Sand)
17. Incubus Succubus I

MATADOR Oh was fur ein fest Take the red carnation Carina Place it in your hair La-la-la-la-run To the arena Give it to your matador Matador.... Matador.... Matador.... Oh was fur ein fest Spectacular  and in the avenidas They celebrate the game La-la-la-la-loud about devotion or death Matador Matador.... Matador.... Matador.... Your grace and Your pose Knows only One target Legend and masquerade For ever more Gets wilder and wilder Excited Banderillas Coloured knives are flashing For the fight! Oh celebrate Take the red carnation Carina And throw it in the sand La-la-la-launisch ist das gluck! Matador.... Matador.... Matador...

INCUBUS SUCUBUS Es tanzen die narren Ein herz aus eisen Über den wolken Unter der erde Incubus succubus Succubus incubus Incubus succubus Succubus incubus Incubus succubus Feuer, feuer, ohhh! Feuer, feuer, ohhh! Feuer, feuer, ohhh! Feuer, feuer, ohhh! Romanze der nüchte Und glut Leben und tod Sonne, mond. Kalt und heiß, Schwarz und rot, Kürper und geist, Liebe und chaos. Erweckt neues leben Für meine kräfte Ooooh Incubus succubus Succubus incubus Ganz tief unten, wo es kein licht mehr gibt, Dümonen, am himmel ist kein platz für uns! Am himmel ist kein platz für uns! Incubus succubus Succubus incubus Incubus succubus Succubus incubus Vom himmel fiel ein morgenstern, Ein neuer gott Für unsere mächte Incubus succubus Succubus incubus Ganz tief unten, wo es kein licht mehr gibt. Hexensabbat regiert die nacht. Hexensabbat regiert die energie der nacht, Hexensabbat Regiert die energie der nacht, Die energie der nacht, Die energie der nacht Incubus succubus Succubus incubus Incubus succubus Succubus incubus