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Fehlfarben
Group · Germany · formed 1979
German Neue Deutsche Welle rock band
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Also known as Die Fehlfarben
Timeline
43 events+ Member joins 18▣ Album 12− Member leaves 11◆ Formed 1★ Debut release 1
1970s
· Member joins
Frank Fenstermacher joins the band
keyboard,original,percussion,saxophone
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Michael Kemner joins the band
electric bass guitar,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Peter Hein joins the band
lead vocals,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Thomas Schwebel joins the band
electric guitar,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Uwe Bauer joins the band
drums (drum set),original
source: musicbrainz
1980s
· Debut release
Debut release: Monarchie und Alltag
First documented Album in the MusicBrainz discography.
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Uwe Jahnke joins the band
electric guitar
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Peter Hein leaves the band
lead vocals,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Thomas Schwebel joins the band
lead vocals,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Michael Kemner leaves the band
electric bass guitar,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Hans Maahn joins the band
electric bass guitar
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Hans Maahn leaves the band
electric bass guitar
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Hellmut Hattler joins the band
electric bass guitar
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Martin Schwebel joins the band
drums (drum set)
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Frank Fenstermacher leaves the band
keyboard,original,percussion,saxophone
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Thomas Schwebel leaves the band
electric guitar,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Uwe Bauer leaves the band
drums (drum set),original
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Uwe Jahnke leaves the band
electric guitar
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Hellmut Hattler leaves the band
electric bass guitar
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Martin Schwebel leaves the band
drums (drum set)
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Frank Fenstermacher joins the band
keyboard,original,percussion,saxophone
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Michael Kemner joins the band
electric bass guitar,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Peter Hein joins the band
lead vocals,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Thomas Schwebel joins the band
electric guitar,original
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Uwe Bauer joins the band
drums (drum set),original
source: musicbrainz
· Member joins
Uwe Jahnke joins the band
electric guitar
source: musicbrainz
1990s
· Member leaves
Uwe Bauer leaves the band
drums (drum set),original
source: musicbrainz
2000s
· Member joins
Saskia von Klitzing joins the band
drums (drum set)
source: musicbrainz
· Member leaves
Thomas Schwebel leaves the band
electric guitar,original
source: musicbrainz
2010s
· Member joins
Thomas Schneider joins the band
electric guitar
source: musicbrainz
2020s
Biography
English biography897 words · 8 sectionssource: wikipedia-en · licence CC BY-SA 4.0 · revision 1371686771
Biography
Fehlfarben is a Neue Deutsche Welle music band from Düsseldorf, Germany, that was formed in 1979. Its founding members were Peter Hein (vocals), former member of the German punk band Mittagspause (English translation: "lunch break"), Thomas Schwebel (guitar, former member of Mittagspause, and German punk band S.Y.P.H.), Michael Kemner (bass, former member of 20 Colors, Mau Mau, DAF, YOU), Frank Fenstermacher (saxophone, later a member of Der Plan), Markus Oehlen and Uwe Bauer (drums, former Mittagspause, Materialschlacht).
Band name
The band name is derived from the German word for the non-trump suits in card games - most notably "Skat".
Band history
Fehlfarben was formed in 1979 out of members of the German punk band Mittagspause and other musicians from the Düsseldorf punk scene. Initially moving away from the Clash and Wire influenced punk of Mittagspause to experiment with ska, Fehlfarben settled into a sound perhaps most comparable to their English contemporaries Gang of Four. Signing a contract with the German subsidiary of EMI lost them their status as an underground band, but in 1980 they released their debut, Monarchie und Alltag (Monarchy and everyday life), an album recognized then and now as one of the most important German-language rock records. Despite its cultural impact, Monarchie und Alltag did not reach gold status in Germany until 2000.
The single "Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)" ("One Year (It's moving onward)") from Monarchie und Alltag, which would be their only hit single, was in fact disliked by the band members themselves, who had initially produced its slick disco groove more in jest than seriousness.
Shortly after having released their debut album, Fehlfarben suffered the departure of lead singer Peter Hein owing to his frustration at the follow-up tour's being lengthened from three to six weeks on short notice. He went back to his day job at Xerox, where he worked until 2003. The band released two more albums without Hein during the 1980s, 33 Tage in Ketten
33 Tage in KettenSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 11 tracksA1Tanz mit dem Herzen4:12A2Hutschläger3:12A3Ich nicht verstehen3:49A4Söhne und Töchter3:12A5Imitation of Life2:43A6Schlaflos nachts4:42B1Die wilde Dreizehn4:47B2Katze zur Maus2:44B3Die Stunde des Glücks4:33B4Wunderbar4:02B5Der Marsch5:55 (English translation: 33 days in chains) and Glut und Asche (English translation: Blaze and ashes), with only the latter making it onto the German charts. After struggles with their label, they disbanded at the end of 1984.
The first comeback with all the original members took place in 1990s; it saw (to mixed reviews) the release of two LPs: Die Platte des himmlischen Friedens (English translation: The record of heavenly peace) and Popmusik und Hundezucht (English translation: Pop music and dog breeding).
In 2002, the band launched another comeback behind the album Knietief im Dispo
Knietief im DispoSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 12 tracks1Rhein in Flammen3:492Die Internationale3:203Club der schönen Mütter3:544Der Fremde3:525Schnöselmaschine3:246Was der Himmel verbietet3:567Reiselust3:118Du ran Du ran2:439Das Leben zum Buch3:4910Die kleine Geldwäscherei3:2211Herzen gelandet3:1712Sieh nie nach vorn / [silence] / Lebenskunst9:30 (English translation: Knee deep in the overdraft loan). The album coincided with a general revival of interest in the early days of German punk and new wave. This reunion has been productive; their 2002 album has been followed by seven additional albums over the interim 20 years, and they continue to perform live. The latest of these is the studio album titled ?0??, which was released in 2022.
Bass guitarist Michael Kemner died from cancer on 3 January 2026, aged 72.
Studio albums
Monarchie und Alltag (Welt-Rekord, EMI Electrola 1980)
33 Tage in Ketten (Welt-Rekord, EMI Electrola 1981)
Glut und Asche (Welt-Rekord, EMI Electrola 1983)
Die Platte des Himmlischen Friedens (Königshaus, 1991)
Popmusik und Hundezucht (Plattenmeister, D.D.R. 1995, recorded 1984)
Knietief im Dispo (!K7 Records, Wonder, 2002)
26½ (V2, 2006)
Handbuch für die Welt (V2, 2007)
Glücksmaschinen (Tapete, 2010)
Xenophonie (Tapete, 2012)
Über … Menschen (Tapete, 2015)
?0?? (Tapete, 2022)
Live albums
Live (Ata Tak, 1993)
Live hier und jetzt (Ata Tak, 2009)
Live 1980 (2022, Minimalkombinat)
Singles
"Große Liebe" - Maxi/Abenteuer & Freiheit (1980)
"Das Wort ist draußen" / "Wie bitte was?!" (1981)
"Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)" (1982)
"14 Tage14 TageSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracksA114 Tage6:21A2Feuer an Bord6:14B1Uuh Cherie6:08B2Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)2:51" (1982)
"Untitled" (1982)
"Agenten in RaucherkinosAgenten in RaucherkinosSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracksAAgenten in Raucherkinos3:19BDas Buschgespenst4:45" (1983)
"Tag und Nacht" (1983)
"Magnificent ObsessionMagnificent ObsessionSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracksAMagnificent Obsession3:21BDas Buschgespenst4:45" (1983)
"Keine ruhige Minute
Keine ruhige MinuteSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracksAKeine ruhige Minute6:06BDer Himmel weint3:45" / "Der Himmel weint" (1985)
"Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)" (Remix) (1990)
"In Zeiten wie diesenIn Zeiten wie diesenSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracksA1In Zeiten wie diesen3:28A2Nichts erreicht meine Welt (maxi edit)4:30B1Abenteuer und Freiheit2:47B2Große Liebe (maxi)3:21" (1991)
"Es war vor JahrenEs war vor JahrenSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracksAEs war vor Jahren2:15BDas sind die Leute2:25" / "Das sind die Leute" (1991)
"In Zeiten wie diesen" (1991)
"Club der schönen Mütter
Club der schönen MütterSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1Club der schönen Mütter3:552Schnöselmaschine3:263Reiselust3:10" (2002)
"Alkoholen
AlkoholenSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1Alkoholen2Die Internationale3Sieh nie nach vorn (Bastard Mix)4Club der schönen Mütter" (2003)
"Der Chef" / "Das war vor Jahren" (Live) (2003) - with Rockformation Diskokugel
"Wir wartenWir wartenSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracksAWir warten (Original Mix by Northern Lite)B1Wir warten (DJ Boon Remix)B2Wir warten (End of Tape Remix)" (2010)
"Wir warten (Ihr habt die Uhr, wir die Zeit)Wir warten (Ihr habt die Uhr, wir die Zeit)Spotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracksAWir warten (Ihr habt die Uhr, wir die Zeit)2:35BWWW2:05" (2010)
"Platz da!!" (2012)
Samplers (selected)
1995 Die Deutschen Wave Klassiker (Columbia)
2002 Verschwende Deine Jugend (Punk Und New Wave In Deutschland 1977-83) (Universal)
2002 New Noises Vol. 56 (Rolling Stone)
2002 Party Kult Hits Neue Deutsche Welle (Sony)
2002 Pop & Wave - More Hits Of The 80's Vol. 2 (Sony)
2002 Don't Stop The 80's Vol. 4 - Die Deutsche (Warner)
2004 Punk Rock BRD Volume 2 (Weird System)
2006 - Silver Monk Time - A Tribute to The Monks (29 bands cover The Monks) play loud! productions
2007 New Wave (The Platinum Collection) (EMI)
2007 Ox-Compilation #71 (Ox-Fanzine)
2010 New Noises 98 (Rolling Stone)
Literature
Jürgen Teipel, Verschwende Deine Jugend Suhrkamp 2001, ISBN 3-518-39771-0.
Shahan, Cyrus. Punk Rock and German Crisis: Adaptation and Resistance After 1977. Bielefeld: Springer/Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. ISBN 1137343664.
Rüdiger Esch, Electri_City. Elektronische Musik aus Düsseldorf 1970–1986. Suhrkamp, Berlin 2014, ISBN 978-3-51846464-9.
Sven-André Dreyer, Michael Wenzel, Thomas Stelzmann. Keine Atempause – Musik aus Düsseldorf. Droste, Düsseldorf 2018, 192 S., ISBN 978-3-7700-2067-6.
Armin Owzar. „ein jahr (es geht voran)“. Ein Abgesang auf die Moderne, in: Barbara Stambolis, Jürgen Reulecke (Hrsg.): Good-Bye Memories? Lieder im Generationengedächtnis des 20. Jahrhunderts. Klartext, Essen 2007, S. 409–426.
Jeff Hayton: Culture from the Slums: Punk Rock in East and West Germany. Oxford University Press, 2022. ISBN 9780198866183.
Discography & profile
Normalised profile
Percentiles are computed over every artist in the database, so a tier-3 artist can still sit in the 95th percentile on a single axis.
| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 9 | 54.3th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 49 | 94.2th |
| Studio albums | 12 | 92.8th |
| Awards recorded | 0 | 0th |
| Timeline events | 43 | 98.4th |
| Recording span (years) | 42 | 82.7th |
| Genres | 8 | 94.5th |
Percentiles are computed at render time; missing values mean the artist has no data on that axis.
Discography (49 release groups · 12 studio albums)
Albums · 12
1980 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 39:12
A1Hier und jetzt2:47A2Grauschleier2:26A3Das sind Geschichten3:22A4All That Heaven Allows3:37A5Gottseidank nicht in England2:42A6Militürk5:23B1Apokalypse3:12B2Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)2:53B3Angst2:18B4Das war vor Jahren2:36B5Paul ist tot7:561981 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 43:51
A1Tanz mit dem Herzen4:12A2Hutschläger3:12A3Ich nicht verstehen3:49A4Söhne und Töchter3:12A5Imitation of Life2:43A6Schlaflos nachts4:42B1Die wilde Dreizehn4:47B2Katze zur Maus2:44B3Die Stunde des Glücks4:33B4Wunderbar4:02B5Der Marsch5:551983 · studio album
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Tracklist · 9 tracks · 44:38
A1Dollars und Deutschmarks5:31A2Feuer an Bord3:59A3Jenseits der Tür6:23A4Die Kunst des Zitats5:55B1Magnificent Obsession4:52B2Agenten (in Raucherkinos)3:41B3Tag und Nacht4:44B414 Tage4:39B5Das Buschgespenst4:54Die Platte des himmlischen Friedens
1991 · studio album
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Tracklist · 13 tracks · 43:54
1Was willst Du noch von mir?1:532Ich sag ja (Leute II)3:033Nichts erreicht meine Welt6:094Am falschen Bahnhof (Leute III)2:505Sonntagmorgen2:036Mich und den Rest4:077Stell Dir vor2:168Zarte Zeilen3:299In Zeiten wie diesen3:3210Wie bitte was?!4:2111Einsam2:4312The Tarnished Angels5:3413Verschenkt!1:541995 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 52:12
1Sag, dass das nicht wahr ist3:462Stop! (Genug ist genug ist genug)4:193T.K.O. (Mit den Waffen einer Frau)4:344Wir5:075Doktor Doktor3:406Der Himmel weint3:467Written On the Wind4:068Das Mädchen war schön4:059Einmal im Leben3:4510Alles steht Kopf3:3011Der Liebe wegen3:4812Glut und Asche (Soundtrack)7:462002 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 48:07
1Rhein in Flammen3:492Die Internationale3:203Club der schönen Mütter3:544Der Fremde3:525Schnöselmaschine3:246Was der Himmel verbietet3:567Reiselust3:118Du ran Du ran2:439Das Leben zum Buch3:4910Die kleine Geldwäscherei3:2211Herzen gelandet3:1712Sieh nie nach vorn / [silence] / Lebenskunst9:302006 · studio album
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Tracklist · 18 tracks · 58:06
1Das sind Geschichten3:072Grauschleier2:523Die wilde 133:284(Geh) Du ran Du ran2:025Einsam3:406Sonntag Morgen2:087Paul ist tot4:078Die kleine Geldwäscherei4:109Schlaflos nachts3:4510Der Himmel weint3:1911Stell dir vor2:2812Chirurgie 20103:1913Club der schönen Mütter3:2714Zarte Zeilen3:5715Internationale3:1716Alkoholen2:2917Magnificent Obsession3:5618Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)2:352007 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 39:51
1Anders geblieben2:302Es gibt immer ein Morgen2:503Politdisko3:024Morgengrauen4:005Teufel in Person3:066Am Ende das Meer4:237Handbuch für die Welt3:548We Do wie du2:119Traurige Geschichte3:2010Sprachlos3:5911Das schöne Herz3:1212Geteilte Welt3:242010 · studio album
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Tracklist · 8 tracks · 34:11
1Glücksmaschinen4:362Stadt der 1000 Tränen4:053Neues Leben5:054Aufgeraucht3:595Im Sommer3:496Vielleicht Leute 55:087Wir warten (Ihr habt die Uhr, wir die Zeit)2:358Respekt?4:542012 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 40:53
1Dekade 22:212Platz da3:263Glauberei2:294Lang genug3:365Richtig in falsch (NFS)3:436Hygieneporzellan3:587Bundesagentur2:428TCM (Polychemie)3:379The Flag Drops2:3710Das erklärts doch nicht2:3611Herbstwind9:482015 · studio album
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Tracklist · 13 tracks · 41:26
1Untergang2:442So hatten wir uns das nicht vorgestellt2:503Der Dinge Stand3:104Sturmwarnung3:585Das Komitee3:056Rein oder raus3:427Urban Innozenz3:378Der Mullah vom Bodensee2:469Der Mann den keiner kennt2:4910Wir allein2:0611Schmerz Wut Genuss Mut2:5312Wenn die Welt3:1813Passieren4:282022 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 43:24
1In die Welt gestellt3:132Der letzte Traum4:433Nachhaltig3:504Stolz?4:525Tanz auf der Strasse3:006Innenstadt Front1:197Brot ohne Spiele4:238Europa3:439Kontrollorgan2:4610Ich kann es kaum noch erwarten3:5011Das Rennen macht müde2:24123 Kapitäne5:21
Single · 29
| Cover | Year | Title | Notes | First release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Große Liebe - Maxi / Abenteuer & FreiheitSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 6:15AGroße Liebe - Maxi3:24 BAbenteuer & Freiheit2:51 | February 1980 | ||
| 1981 | Ein Jahr (Es geht voran) / HerrenreiterSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 6:30AEin Jahr (Es geht voran)2:51 BHerrenreiter3:39 | 1981 | ||
| 1981 | Das Wort ist draußen / Wie bitte was?!Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 8:28ADas Wort ist draußen3:54 BWie bitte was?!4:34 | 1981 | ||
| 1982 | 14 TageSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 4 tracks · 21:34A114 Tage6:21 A2Feuer an Bord6:14 B1Uuh Cherie6:08 B2Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)2:51 | 1982 | ||
| 1982 | Es geht voran / Feuer an BordSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 6:39AEin Jahr (Es geht voran)2:51 BFeuer an Bord3:48 | 1982 | ||
| 1983 | Agenten in RaucherkinosSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 8:04AAgenten in Raucherkinos3:19 BDas Buschgespenst4:45 | 1983 | ||
| 1983 | Tag und Nacht / Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Hummpe and Find True Happiness?Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 9:10ATag und Nacht4:19 BCan Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Hummpe and Find True Happiness?4:51 | 1983 | ||
| 1983 | Magnificent ObsessionSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 8:06AMagnificent Obsession3:21 BDas Buschgespenst4:45 | 1983 | ||
| 1983 | Tag und Nacht / Dollars und DeutschmarksSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 10:32ATag und Nacht4:38 BDollars und Deutschmarks (Special Dance Mix)5:54 | 1983 | ||
| 1985 | Keine ruhige MinuteSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 9:51AKeine ruhige Minute6:06 BDer Himmel weint3:45 | August 1985 | ||
| 1990 | Ein Jahr (Es geht voran) (WestBam remix)Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 4 tracks · 15:171Ein Jahr (Es geht voran) (12"-Version)5:17 2Ein Jahr (Es geht voran) (7"-Version)3:06 3Ein Jahr (Es geht voran) (dub mix)4:03 4Ein Jahr (Es geht voran) (original version)2:51 | Remix | 1990 | |
| 1991 | In Zeiten wie diesenSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 4 tracks · 14:06A1In Zeiten wie diesen3:28 A2Nichts erreicht meine Welt (maxi edit)4:30 B1Abenteuer und Freiheit2:47 B2Große Liebe (maxi)3:21 | 1991 | ||
| 1991 | Denk an dichSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 7:331Denk an dich3:00 2Unter Sternen (Live)4:33 | 1991 | ||
| 1991 | Es war vor JahrenSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 4:40AEs war vor Jahren2:15 BDas sind die Leute2:25 | 1991 | ||
| 1991 | Nichts erreicht meine WeltSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 6:591Nichts erreicht meine Welt (Promo Edit)3:32 2Zarte Zeilen3:27 | May 1991 | ||
| 2002 | Club der schönen MütterSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 3 tracks · 10:311Club der schönen Mütter3:55 2Schnöselmaschine3:26 3Reiselust3:10 | 30 September 2002 | ||
| 2003 | AlkoholenSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 4 tracks1Alkoholen 2Die Internationale 3Sieh nie nach vorn (Bastard Mix) 4Club der schönen Mütter | 2003 | ||
| 2007 | PolitdiskoSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 15 tracks · 50:561Politdisko (Fudge-X-Remix)3:14 2Politdisko (Modo Bierkamp-Popmix)3:10 3Politdisko (Zeebie-Remix)3:13 4Politdisko (Stephan Suckow Remix)3:23 5Politdisko (Makaaron-Remix)3:40 6Politdisko (Dagmar Stepper-Remix)3:38 7Politdisko (Sonic Boom Foundation-RMX4:32 8Politdisko (Audiofault Indiedisco-Mix)3:20 9Politdisko (Reiztrigger-Remix)2:54 10Politdisko (Carsten Bauer-Remix)3:31 11Politdisko (Andreas Bock "Monarchiedisko"-Remix)2:52 12Politdisko (Charlie Ching Remix)2:58 13Politdisko (Zsolt Marx-Remix)2:50 14Politdisko (Jo Weber RMX)4:26 15Politdisko (Skizzo Franick-Remix)3:15 | Remix | 2007 | |
| 2009 | LiveSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 3 tracks · 8:081Anders geblieben (Live)2:18 2Das war vor Jahren (Live)1:42 3Zarte Zeilen (Live)4:08 | 2009 | ||
| 2009 | Der Chef / Das war vor JahrenSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracksADer Chef BDas war vor Jahren (Live) | 2009 | ||
| 2010 | Wir warten (Ihr habt die Uhr, wir die Zeit)Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 4:40AWir warten (Ihr habt die Uhr, wir die Zeit)2:35 BWWW2:05 | 29 January 2010 | ||
| 2010 | Wir wartenSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 3 tracksAWir warten (Original Mix by Northern Lite) B1Wir warten (DJ Boon Remix) B2Wir warten (End of Tape Remix) | Remix | May 2010 | |
| 2012 | Lang genugSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 3:111Lang genug (Single Version)3:11 | 2012 | ||
| 2012 | Platz da!!!Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 6:09APlatz da!!! (Single Version)2:58 BLange genug (Single Version)3:11 | 21 April 2012 | ||
| 2021 | SupergenSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 3:321Supergen3:32 | 26 March 2021 | ||
| 2021 | KontaktSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 3:081Kontakt3:08 | 4 June 2021 | ||
| 2022 | EuropaSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 3:431Europa3:43 | 24 June 2022 | ||
| 2022 | KontrollorganSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 2:461Kontrollorgan2:46 | 5 August 2022 | ||
| 2022 | Der letzte TraumSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 4:431Der letzte Traum4:43 | 9 September 2022 |
Album · 8
| Cover | Year | Title | Notes | First release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | LiveSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 17 tracks · 1:06:361Das war vor Jahren2:26 2Paul ist tot8:04 3Das sind die Leute2:51 4Das sind Geschichten3:01 5Mich und den Rest4:14 6In Zeiten wie diesen3:29 7Doesn’t Make It Alright4:56 8Sonntagmorgen3:34 9All That Heaven Allows3:59 10Gottseidank nicht in England2:45 11Weißer Mann2:19 12Apokalypse3:44 13Wie bitte was?!5:29 14Die wilde Dreizehn3:32 15Tanz mit dem Herzen3:25 16Grauschleier2:45 17Einsam6:03 | Live | 1992 | |
| 1996 | Es geht voran: Ihre großen ErfolgeSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 17 tracks · 1:12:141Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)2:53 2Gottseidank nicht in England2:43 3Paul ist tot7:58 4Grauschleier2:27 5All That Heaven Allows3:37 6Tanz mit dem Herzen4:22 7Die wilde Dreizehn4:48 814 Tage3:42 9Magnificent Obsession4:54 10Tag und Nacht4:20 11Agenten in Raucherkinos3:24 12Der Himmel weint3:46 13Wir5:08 14Nichts erreicht meine Welt6:10 15Wie bitte was?!4:22 16Mich und den Rest4:08 17In Zeiten wie diesen3:32 | Compilation | 15 May 1996 | |
| 2000 | Monarchie und AlltagSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 15 tracks · 55:041Hier und jetzt2:47 2Grauschleier2:27 3Das sind Geschichten3:23 4All That Heaven Allows3:40 5Gottseidank nicht in England2:44 6Militürk5:21 7Apokalypse3:13 8Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)2:54 9Angst2:19 10Das war vor Jahren2:46 11Paul ist tot7:57 12Abenteuer und Freiheit2:52 13Große Liebe (maxi)3:24 14Herrenreiter (live)3:43 15Paul ist tot (edit)5:34 | Remix | 20 October 2000 | |
| 2006 | 2006-02-19: Radiokulturhaus, Vienna, AustriaSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 13 tracks · 54:441Intro5:01 2Geschichten3:43 3We Do2:20 4Gottseidank nicht in England2:55 5Sonntag Morgen4:27 6Einsam5:32 7Schlaflos nachts3:42 8Grauschleier2:49 9Kleiner Geldwäscheautomat3:46 10Das Handbuch3:56 11Chirurgie 20103:48 12Paul ist tot7:37 13Der Club der schönen Mütter5:08 | Live | 2006 | |
| 2009 | Live: Hier und jetztSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 13 tracks · 50:091Gottseidank nicht in England2:44 2Chirurgie 20103:33 3Teufel in Person3:06 4Die wilde 133:21 5WWW2:21 6Geteilte Welt3:56 7Am Ende das Meer4:55 8Die Internationale3:11 9Handbuch für die Welt4:22 10Schlaflos nachts4:07 11Paul ist tot6:00 12Apokalypse3:27 13Nichts erreicht meine Welt5:06 | Live | 27 March 2009 | |
| 2011 | Monarchie und Alltag / 33 Tage in KettenSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 28 tracks · 1:49:21Disc 1 1Hier und jetzt2:47 2Grauschleier2:27 3Das sind Geschichten3:23 4All That Heaven Allows3:40 5Gottseidank nicht in England2:44 6Militürk5:21 7Apokalypse3:13 8Ein Jahr (Es geht voran)2:54 9Angst2:19 10Das war vor Jahren2:46 11Paul ist tot7:57 12Abenteuer und Freiheit2:52 13Große Liebe (maxi)3:24 14Herrenreiter (live)3:43 15Paul ist tot (edit)5:34 Disc 21Tanz mit dem Herzen4:22 2Hutschläger3:19 3Ich nicht verstehen3:57 4Söhne und Töchter3:19 5Imitation of Life2:51 6Schlaflos nachts4:56 7Die wilde Dreizehn4:48 8Katze zur Maus2:51 9Die Stunde des Glücks4:43 10Wunderbar4:12 11Der Marsch6:14 12Das Wort ist draußen4:04 13Wie bitte was?!4:41 | Compilation | 2011 | |
| 2020 | Monarchie und AlltagSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 11 tracksA1Hier und jetzt A2Grauschleier A3Das sind Geschichten A4All That Heaven Allows A5Gottseidank nicht in England A6Militürk B1Apocalypse B2Ein Jahr (Es geht voran) B3Angst B4Das war vor Jahren B5Paul ist tot | Live | 20 June 2020 | |
| 2022 | Live 1980Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 21 tracks · 1:44:42Disc 1 A1Hier und jetzt2:45 A2Grauschleier2:26 A3Das sind Geschichten2:55 A4Es geht voran2:28 A5Die Seebären2:29 A6Das war vor Jahren2:34 B1Paul ist tot7:13 B2Militürk5:22 B3Gottseidank nicht in England2:34 B4Apokalypse3:31 Disc 21Hier und jetzt2:45 2Grauschleier2:26 3Das sind Geschichten2:55 4Es geht voran2:28 5Die Seebären2:29 6Das war vor Jahren2:34 7Paul ist tot7:13 8Militürk5:22 9Gottseidank nicht in England2:34 10Apokalypse3:31 11Live 1980 (Audience Recording)36:08 | Live | 1 May 2022 |
Stats & PK
Percentile within all 23,672 published artists.Put Fehlfarben head-to-head →
| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 9 | 54.3th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 49 | 94.2th |
| Studio albums | 12 | 92.8th |
| Awards recorded | 0 | 0th |
| Timeline events | 43 | 98.4th |
| Recording span (years) | 42 | 82.7th |
| Genres | 8 | 94.5th |
Awards & honours
Line-up
| Name | From | To | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Fenstermacher | November 1979 | November 1984 | keyboard,original,percussion,saxophone |
| Michael Kemner | November 1979 | September 1981 | electric bass guitar,original |
| Peter Hein | November 1979 | February 1981 | lead vocals,original |
| Thomas Schwebel | November 1979 | November 1984 | electric guitar,original |
| Uwe Bauer | November 1979 | November 1984 | drums (drum set),original |
| Uwe Jahnke | January 1981 | November 1984 | electric guitar |
| Thomas Schwebel | March 1981 | November 1984 | lead vocals,original |
| Hans Maahn | February 1982 | 1983 | electric bass guitar |
| Hellmut Hattler | December 1983 | November 1984 | electric bass guitar |
| Martin Schwebel | May 1984 | November 1984 | drums (drum set) |
| Frank Fenstermacher | October 1989 | present | keyboard,original,percussion,saxophone |
| Michael Kemner | October 1989 | present | electric bass guitar,original |
| Peter Hein | October 1989 | present | lead vocals,original |
| Thomas Schwebel | October 1989 | 2008 | electric guitar,original |
| Uwe Bauer | October 1989 | 1991 | drums (drum set),original |
| Uwe Jahnke | October 1989 | present | electric guitar |
| Saskia von Klitzing | 2000 | present | drums (drum set) |
| Thomas Schneider | 2014 | present | electric guitar |
| Pyrolator | — | present | keyboard,synthesizer |
Where this record comes from
portrait—Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · retrieved 11 October 2026
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fehlfarben-2006-Hein_Klitzing.jpgaliases/urls—musicbrainz · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3f6fb6f6-f129-4fe2-8e17-aceb8a85ebc2discography—musicbrainz · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3f6fb6f6-f129-4fe2-8e17-aceb8a85ebc2core—wikidata · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452100genre—wikidata · CC0 · retrieved 11 October 2026
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q452100seed-list—wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fehlfarbenbiography—wikipedia-en · CC BY-SA 4.0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fehlfarben
Why this artist is in the database
- List of German musicians
Tier rule: curated genre/region list
Image: Z. Aufwärts · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wikidata: Q452100 · MusicBrainz: 3f6fb6f6-f129-4fe2-8e17-aceb8a85ebc2
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