"Salzig schmeckt der Wind” (= the wind’s salty taste) is [more than just] a retrospective of the
musical history of Rummelsnuff. It features the singing muscleman’s greatest hits and classic
tunes in newly remastered glory, with some of them re-recorded with the help of his sonic
soulmate Maat Asbach.
A comprehensive compilation of the body of work of one of the most original Pop-artists to
come out of Germany was long overdue. Starting out as an avant-garde-Punk-musician in the
GDR to become a body builder and bouncer at Berlin’s legendary club “Berghain” and then a
successful solo musician and press darling – Rummelsnuff’s story is as impressive as his
muscular build, which is often described as a cross between Popeye and the incredible Hulk.
Furthermore, most of his older works are long out of print, with an ever-growing fan base
longing for the captain’s classic sports ballads, raw working man’s tunes and sea shanties.
Hence, “Salzig schmeckt der Wind” does not only contain the titular maritime anthem – no,
captain Rummelsnuff himself takes us on a journey through his oeuvre, from the beginnings
in 2004 to the current creative highlight “Rummelsnuff & Asbach.”
Rummelsnuff and his trusty sidekick, Mate Asbach, have re-recorded a selection of classics
to include them in new and improved versions and all songs have been expertly remastered
and overhauled, hence this set will appeal to both new and old fans alike. In times where the
music landscape is becoming more and more bland because everything tends to sound the
same, we are in dire need of something original. And Rummelsnuff is so unique, raw and
utterly lovable that he is pretty much the secret superhero of the German music scene.
Captain – take us on a journey!
Released Late May 2018 by Out Of Line.
Track Listing:
CD1:
01. Salzig schmeckt der Wind (#)
02. Trägt die Woge dein Boot (#)
03. Der Käpt’n nimmt dich mit
04. Kumpel Glück auf (#)
05. Der Heizer (#)
06. Wolgastrom (#)
07. Rummelkäpt’n
08. Halt durch (#)
09. Rochelle (#)
10. Bursche
11. Stille im Maschinenraum
12. Halbstark und laut
13. Bratwurstzange
14. Gerüstbauer
15. Harzer Käse
16. Crystal Ball
17. Rolling Home
18. Treidler
CD2:
01. Sliwowitz (#)
02. Salutare (Pankow Remix)
03. Hammerfest (#)
04. Stalinallee (#)
05. Hundmann (#)
06. Freier Fall
07. Brüder
08. Der Schrauber (#)
09. Eindruck schinden (#)
10. Der Hund (#)
11. Ringen (#)
12. Donnerbolzen
13. Pumper (Tua Remix)
14. Der Türsteher
15. Winterlied
16. Amundsen
17. Dr. Rummel Mr. Snuff
18. Wenn du aus dem Leben schwindest
(#) = Re-recorded Version
English