Der Plan - Die Verschwörung
BARCODE: 4015698497427
album CD/LP 2004 Marina Records Hamburg

 DER PLAN, one of the most influential German bands, return with a new studio album on MARINA - their first in 11 years. 

DER PLAN are pioneers of German 80s electronica/avantgarde pop. Their legendary debut album "Geri Reig" from 1980 paved the way for a whole new musical style and movement - the "Neue Deutsche Welle" - which brought the world DAF and EINSTUERZENDE NEUBAUTEN. A sound and style that just gets re-appreciated and celebrated again through compilations / books like "Verschwende Deine Jugend". 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 got inspired by them, but also recent electronica acts like MOUSE ON MARS and TO ROCOCO ROT. 

"Die Verschwoerung" (The Conspiracy) features 15 brand new tracks including a stunning electro interpretation of the famous German children's poem "Dunkel Wars". Other highlights include "Hohe Kante", DER PLAN's excellent contribution to "Ave Marina - Ten Years Of Marina Records", 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 analogue keyboards and sequenzers, continuing the original PLAN sound of the early 80s. 

Originally from Duesseldorf, also hometown of contemporaries KRAFTWERK, DER PLAN re-located to Berlin and consist of founding member MORITZ R, ACHIM TREU (of DAUERFISCH fame) and JJ JONES. MORITZ R is also a famous painter and cover designer for DEPECHE MODE, SUN RA and many others. 

Tracklisting: 

 1. Deutschland Bleiche Mutter; 
 2. Copyright Slavery; 
 3. Herr Mit Bowler-Hut; 
 4. Chemiebaukasten; 
 5. Drinking From A Hidden Spring; 
 6. Die Verschwoerung; 
 7. Eisenhuettenstadt; 
 8. Rot Gelb Gruen; 
 9. Spaziergang Mit Boot; 
10. Milka-Kalb; 
11. Ulrike; 
12. Etwas Geld; 
13. Hohe Kante; 
14. Magischer Morgen; 
15. Dunkel Wars.