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The Notwist Return With 'News From Planet Zombie' Recorded Live in Munich

The tenth album embraces in-person collaboration to reclaim an organic sound after the remote-made Vertigo Days.

Overview

  • The band tracked the new record together with friends at Import-Export, a cultural space in Munich, to capture live performances.
  • It is their first release recorded entirely under live conditions since 1995, marking a procedural shift for the group.
  • Markus Acher characterizes the lyrics as personal yet attentive to current times, with an emphasis on togetherness and hope.
  • The album features cover versions, including Neil Young's Red Sun and How the Story Ends by Lovers.
  • Outlets differ on the length of the recording residency at Import-Export, with Tagesspiegel reporting two weeks and Stern reporting one.