Onkelz wie wir... (German for Unklez (uncles) Like Us) is the fourth album by German rock band Böhse Onkelz, released in 1987. A newly recorded version of the album was released on 2 November 2007.

Onkelz wie wir…
Studio album by
Released1987
Recorded1986–1987
GenreHard rock
Length32:03
LabelMetal Enterprises
ProducerBöhse Onkelz and Ingo Nowotny
Böhse Onkelz chronology
Mexico Onkelz wie wir… Kneipenterroristen
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rock Hard(7.0/10)[1]
CDStarts.de(7/10)[2]
Pressure Magazine(5/6)[3]

Track listing

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  1. Onkelz wie wir (Onkelz Like Us)
  2. Von Glas zu Glas (From Glass to Glass)
  3. Erinnerungen (Memories)
  4. Bomberpilot (Bomber Pilot)
  5. Dick + Durstig (Fat and Thirsty)
  6. Falsche Propheten (False Prophets)
  7. Am Morgen danach (The Morning After)
  8. Schöner Tag (Beautiful Day)
  9. Heut' Nacht (Tonight)
  10. !

Track notes

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Onkelz wie wir

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Like many Onkelz songs, "Onkelz wie wir" glorifies the band.

Von Glas zu Glas

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A song about alcohol, and the phenomenon of girls appearing prettier from glass to glass.

Erinnerungen

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This song is an elegiac goodbye to the old days. "I love to recall those times / Times I'll never forget / But I have to live my life, go my own way / Take care, good old days / Farewell."

Bomberpilot

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An ironic song about the insanity of wars.

Dick + Durstig

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This song is about alcohol, as well as the band's lead singer Kevin, who weighed about 240 pounds around this time.

Falsche Propheten

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This song is against following all kinds of "false prophets", whether they are religious or political figures, or the band itself.

Am Morgen danach

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The morning after heavy drinking.

Schöner Tag

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Another song about alcohol.

Heut' Nacht

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A song about murderous obsession.

A fast guitar instrumental. The working title was "Speed".

References

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  1. ^ "ROCK HARD Heavy-Metal-Magazin".
  2. ^ "Böhse Onkelz - Onkelz Wie Wir (Re-Release)".
  3. ^ "Böhse Onkelz - Onkelz wie wir (Neuaufnahme) - CD Review - Pressuremagazine.de | Magazin für Musik und Lifestyle Themen". Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-06-19.