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Artist:	DER PLAN
Title:	Die Verschwörung
Label:	MARINA (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	MA 061CD

Originally released in 2004, this was Berlin-based Der Plan's triumphant return after 15 years in hiatus. Der Plan is one of the most influential German bands, and pioneers of German '80s electronica/avant garde pop. Their legendary debut album Geri Reig from 1980 paved the way for a whole new musical style and movement -- the "Neue Deutsche Welle" (New German Wave) -- which brought the world D.A.F. and Einstuerzende Neubauten. Der Plan had also been very influential on the international music scene: obviously some of Britain's more daring synthie pop bands of the '80s were inspired by them, but also electronica acts like Mouse On Mars and To Rococo Rot. Die Verschwörung (The Conspiracy) features 15 tracks including a stunning electro interpretation of the famous German children's poem "Dunkel Wars." Other highlights include "Hohe Kante," and the catchy "Copyright Slavery," recorded with a full children's choir. The album continues their distinctive electronica sound with simple and catchy melodies often showcasing a unique child-like quality, radical humor and wit. The album was recorded with vintage analog keyboards and sequencers, continuing the original Plan sound of the early '80s.

Artist:	DER PLAN
Title:	Geri Reig
Label:	MEDICAL RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	MEDICAL 005LP

"Debut full length album originally released in 1980 on Der Plan's own Warning (later known as Ata Tak) label. Der Plan is widely acknowledged as the pioneers of the Neue Deutsche Welle (New German Wave) movement which was the transformation of punk rock and new wave into an entity of distinct form and style. The movement spawned other notable acts as Grauzone, Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft (in fact Robert Görl and Chrislo Haas were early members of Der Plan on their debut single Das Fleisch), and Xmal Deutschland. Der Plan originated from Düsseldorf and consisted of Moritz Reichelt (aka Moritz R®), Frank Fenstermacher, and Kurt Dahlke (aka Pyrolator -- ex DAF) on this recording. Geri Reig is a very diverse album consisting of tracks reminiscent of the early Der Plan avant-garde period contrasted with more musical and catchy songs geared more towards minimal synthetic pop and experimental minimal synth. It has not been available on vinyl since its original release in 1980. The opener 'Adrenalin Lässt Das Blut Kochen' is a hypnotic, pulsing ride interspersed with freeform synth textures. Vocal pitch-shifting makes it presence on Geri Reig and its style is detectable in a number of Der Plan songs. 'Gefährliche Clowns' is a rather minimal number with an infectious melody. 'Commerce Extérieur Mondial Sentimental' was featured on the New Deutsch compilation and is a wonderfully sequenced piece with a melodic lead intertwined. The album is also intermixed with multiple experimental tracks which in composite result in a ground-breaking and pioneering document of the Neue Deutsche Welle scene. Medical Records is proud to present Geri Reig with original cover art (enhanced and overseen by Moritz R himself ). This masterpiece is presented on 180 gram olive green colored vinyl in a limited edition of 550 hand-numbered copies."

Artist:	DER PLAN
Title:	Normalette Surprise
Label:	MEDICAL RECORDS
Format:	LP
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	MEDICAL 006LP

"Normalette Surprise is the equally important and ground-breaking follow-up album to Geri Reig and was released in 1981. It is generally considered the 'sister album' to Geri Reig. It has not been available on vinyl since its original release in 1981. On Normalette Surprise, Der Plan further evolved their unique style of Neue Deutsche Welle into an ever-so-slightly more accessible record yet not abandoning their roots as evidenced by hints of experimental sound textures and their characteristic quirky yet undeniable sound collages and pre-industrial notions. 'Lebdoch' opens the record and is a marvelous and infectious pop ditty complete with catchy bassline and pitch-shifted vocals. 'Generäle Essen Erdbeereis' is a stripped down electro number adorned with a pitch-bending freakout. Other standout tracks are 'Meine Freunde' and 'Das Insekt'. For this special reissue, the hit-single 'Da Vorne Steht Ne Ampel' and B-side 'Rot- Grün-Tot' will is included at the start of side 2 of the record. The single was originally released in the time gap between Geri Reig and Normalette Surprise and both songs are phenomenal additions to an already intriguing and landmark album. Normalette Surprise will appeal to devoted followers of this unique genre and fans of contemporary artists (DAF, Saal, Liaison Dangereuses, etc). Similar to Geri Reig, cover and back artwork have been restored by Moritz R. Together, with Geri Reig, this album is an essential document for any fan or collector of the fascinating Neue Deutsche Welle period. This record is lovingly presented on 180 gram dark blue vinyl in a limited edition of 550 hand-numbered copies."

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