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Zwanzig Hits Aus Dreissig Jahren

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My, this brings back memories. I grew up with this band. The Puhdys are the icon of East German rock music, now in their 35th year on stage and no signs of slowing down. No compilation ever could do this band justice but this one is a great start to get to know this unique ensemble. The opener "Geh zu Ihr" became immortalized in the movie "The Legend of Paul and Paula", available here on Amazon. If you want a piece of rock history and a glimpse of what life in East Germany was like, buy this album and the movie.

I got this CD two days after I saw the Puhdys in concert last summer in Frankfurt. It's great even if you don't speak German fluently - the lyrics are clear and easy to sing along with. There is something of a techno/disco undertone, but most of the songs are more like our rock oldies. Everyone I know whose really listened to it has enjoyed it, from my German teacher, to my sister, to my friends, who know no German whatsoever.

Ich fuehle mich so, als ob ich wieder in meiner Kindheit in Ostdeutschland bin. Mensch, sie leben noch! Die Fressmaschine aendert sich nicht, ist nach wie for energisch und agressiv. Das war meine Lieblingsgruppe, "Alt wie ein Baum" - das beste Lied von allen Zeiten. Vor kurzem hab' ich darueber erfahren, dass der Frontman von Karat, der zweitbesten ostdeutshen Gruppe, am 12.12.04 vom Leberkrebs verstorben war. Die alte Generation geht also fort...
Ich wuensche den Puhdys frohes Weihnachten und guten Rutsch ins Neue 2006 Jahr. Don't even dare to die guys! North America, listen to Puhdys, at least try!

This CD is absolutely amazing. Puhdys is definitely unlike any group I've ever encountered. Outstanding skill and a very unique approach to rock music combine to make Puhdys a great treat for music lovers. There isn't a bad track on this whole disc and many are really great. If you're pondering whether it's worth the price for an imported CD... it absolutely is. Don't hesitate.