With Wir sind glücklich (We Are Happy), Stahlnetz released a minimalist, cold, yet surprisingly emotional work in 1981, drawing deeply from the post-punk and dark wave subculture of the early 1980s. Over four decades later, the album is now being released in a lovingly remastered version on Young & Cold Records – and sounds more contemporary than ever.
Cold Sound, Hot Topics
The title of the album itself – Wir sind glücklich (We Are Happy) – seems like a sarcastic provocation, given the depth of the songs' content. The emotionally chilling synthesizer layers, dry drum machines, and rap-like vocals create a sound that once again haunts the clubs and playlists of young dark wave fans.
What's particularly striking is that several tracks address topics that have lost none of their relevance even in 2025.
Released October 2025 on Young And Cold Records.
Track Listing:
Der wahre Schatz 03:31
Vor all den Jahren 04:03
Der falsche Kuss 03:02
Wir sind Glücklich 02:49
Matrosen 04:39
Der Seemann und die Stewardess 03:51
Romantische 03:27
Fahr doch mit dem Automobil 03:13
Im Palast 02:48
Alles Gute 03:53
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