A Berlin project from 1989, mixing electronic noise and dark German lyrics.
For a good frame, try 'Moritat' or 'Gier'. They capture that mix of electronic noise and dark German lyrics pretty well.
Das Ich came out of Berlin's post-punk scene in 1989, and their sound pulls industrial, goth, and electronic elements into something distinct. Songs like 'Moritat' and 'Gier' show how they blend distorted guitars with electronic instrumentation, and the track 'Destillat' is one of their more recognized pieces. Their German lyrics often touch on darker themes, giving their music an atmospheric quality that draws some comparison to bands like Bauhaus and Joy Division.
Bruno Kramm and Stefan Ackermann started the project in 1989, with Ackermann leaving in 1991. Their catalog includes albums like 'Staub' from 1991 and 'Feuer' in 1993, and over time they worked with various musicians like Johannes Albrecht on guitar. The core has largely revolved around Kramm's direction, with later releases such as 'Egodram' and 'Destillat'.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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