Error in the System/Fehler Im System

Peter Schilling | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 11, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Wounded Bird Records
• ASIN: B001G2S4B8
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,871 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Only Dreams

2. Lifetime Guarantee

3. The Noah Plan

4. Error in the System

5. Major Tom (Coming Home)

6. Major Tom, Pt. 2

7. (Let's Play) U.S.A.

8. I Have No Desire

9. Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht (Silent Night, Holy Night)

10. ...Dann Trügt der Schein

11. Fast Alles Konstruiert

12. Die Wüste Lebt

13. Fehler im System

14. Major Tom (Vollig Losgelost)

15. Major Tom

16. U.S.A.

17. Ich Hab' Keine Lust

18. Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht

Editorial Reviews

Peter Schilling is probably best known for his new wave hit "Major Tom" from the album Error In The System which got all the way up to # 61 on the Billboard charts in 1983. This unique two-fer also including the German version of this album, Fehler Im System.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! It's about time!, February 9, 2009

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Michael Smith "betamax001" (Woodstock, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Error in the System/Fehler Im System (Audio CD)

I became a fan of Peter Schilling like most people in America-through his hit single "Major Tom (Coming Home)." My mom was complaining that she couldn't get the English version of that song on itunes, so after looking it up on youtube, I instantly became hooked to that song. I found the Different Story album very cheap on Amazon and got it. I never heard any other song by Peter and was floored about how awesome the disc was. Looking up more about the album I came across Error in the System. Much to my disappointment the album was never issued on CD. About a year went by, and I decided to look up Peter Schilling on Amazon for no real reason. Much to my suprise, Wounded Bird Records re-issued the original Error in the System album on CD with the original German version, Fehler im System. I scrounged up some cash and bought the CD right away. Just like the Different Story album, Error in the System was amazing and the re-mastering was top notch. Every song was just as good, from the familiar beats and sounds of "Major Tom" and "The Noah Plan" to new favorites such as "I Have No Desire" and "Only Dreams," this album is a must own for any fan of 80's pop music or good music in general. The German versions of some of my favorite songs was very intriguing to hear, though I usually don't listen to those. The only flaw I could think of the re-issue was the extremely bland and boring cover art. I've made better covers then this. But no matter, it's the music that matters right? I just hope Wounded Bird follows up with a Things to Come/120 Grad reissue soon.

EDIT: Well, it's been a year (ish) now. I don't think Wounded Bird or anybody will reissue Things to Come on CD. Which is a shame, because it is another great album, and if you like this CD, you would probably like Things to Come as well. Luckily most of the tracks can be had on the Different Story album. Also Warner should get off their butts and release this (along with Things to Come and The Different Story) on iTunes and other digital retailers. I had little hope for CD reissues of the later Wall of Voodoo albums, but they showed up on iTunes, which is fine enough for me. It's not like one has to spend big bucks to put out a digital album, but I digress...

The cover art for this CD still sucks BTW.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring back the 80's, June 8, 2009

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Juan F. Zamora - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Error in the System/Fehler Im System (Audio CD)

I bough this album on cassette back in 1983. It was one of my favorite albums, I will play it over and over. So much that I can now sing some of the german version of the songs. I spent over 20 years looking for a CD version of this album to no avail, I was wondering if this album was ever to be release. Finally after a long wait someone decided to release it.

While Major Tom was the most popular song here in the states, this album has other great tunes,I have no Desire and Lifetime Guarantee been my two favorites. It is a shame that with all the crap that's has come out lately such a great album could be forgotten.

I believe that Peter Schilling was one of the most underrated singers in the 80's.

4.0 out of 5 stars Forget Shiny Toy Guns..., June 24, 2010

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LoneKiltedNinja - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Error in the System/Fehler Im System (Audio CD)

The moderately famous single "Major Tom (Coming Home)" led me to this disc, and the rest of the playlist didn't disappoint. If you're stylistically opposed to upbeat '80s new-age synth rock, there isn't really much here for you, but genre notwithstanding many tracks are quite addictive in English or German. Within the synthesizers and power-set drums, there is a bit of variation in style, from the well-executed middle-of-the-road fast-rock of Noah Plan to pointedly bright and simplistic U.S.A., to an unusual take on experimental reggae in Lifetime Guarantee. Silent Night is the worst fit on the album, but even it is variety (how many times do you ever hear '80s synth spoken-word jam in German?). Overall, an enjoyable listen so long as you know what you're getting into.