Extrabreit is a German rock band hailing from Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, notable for their pivotal role in the Neue Deutsche Welle (New German Wave) movement of the 1980s. The band was founded in 1978, originally under the name "Stinkfinger" (English: "Stinkfinger"), but quickly changed to Extrabreit a year later. They achieved considerable success with their satirical and catchy songs, and their style can be characterized by punk rock influences and sardonic lyrics that often commented on social and political issues.

Their fame peaked in the early 1980s with hits like "Hurra, hurra, die Schule brennt" and "Flieger, grüß mir die Sonne." However, despite their early success, Extrabreit faced a declining fan base with the waning of the Neue Deutsche Welle phenomenon. Yet, the band persisted and reinvented their music, maintaining a faithful following in Germany. The band's most recent work continues to reflect their signature blend of sharp wit and rock sensibilities, as evidenced in releases like "Polizisten" with its Boys Own Remix incarnation, contemplative tracks like "Winter" and "Leise rieselt der Schnee," as well as "Vorwärts durch die Zeit," which showcases their enduring nature and connection to contemporary issues. Extrabreit is also celebrated for their energetic live performances, immortalized in recordings like "Live in Hagen." With a career that spans over four decades, Extrabreit has cemented itself as an enduring and influential force in the German music landscape.

Genres

German Rock

Neue Deutsche Welle

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Latest Release

Polizisten (Boys Own Remix)

Extrabreit

Single - Released December 15, 2023