{"product_id":"einsturzende-neubautens-kollaps-by-melle-jan-kromhout-9781501387500","title":"Einstürzende Neubauten's Kollaps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerhaps the best musical encapsulation of the Cold War as experienced in the walled city of West-Berlin, \u003cem\u003eKollaps\u003c\/em\u003e is a product of its time while remaining as vital, exhilarating and surprising as the day it was released.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the contexts, themes and influences that shaped \u003cem\u003eKollaps\u003c\/em\u003e. It describes the early days of Einstürzende Neubauten in West-Berlin, their infamous live performances and guerilla style recording tactics, and the scrap metal banging, piercing guitar noise and evocative lyricism that went on to inspire generations of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost significantly, it explores the desire and deep sense of belonging that is expressed by what Nick Cave called the ‘incredibly mournful, haunting’ nature of this music. The beginning of a 40-year career, this first burst of energy remains their purest statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362561409260,"sku":"9781501387500","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15154623482722.jpg?v=1772892768","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/einsturzende-neubautens-kollaps-by-melle-jan-kromhout-9781501387500","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}