Néondian (Klausi Scheißt Auf Hollywood)

Néondian (Klausi Scheißt Auf Hollywood) was released in 1985 on the Teldec label, emerging from the experimental post-Neu! period of Klaus Dinger's career. Following the dissolution of his influential krautrock projects, Dinger moved toward a more idiosyncratic, self-produced aesthetic under the moniker Rheinita Bella Düsseldorf. This period was characterized by a distinct departure from the hypnotic motorik beats of his earlier work, favoring lo-fi synthesis, layered vocal textures, and a provocative, independent spirit that challenged the conventions of the German music industry at the time.

The album reflects Dinger's transition into a more personal and unfiltered songwriting style, often incorporating surrealism and irony into his compositions. Its production was marked by a DIY ethos that prioritized raw expression over technical polish, a design choice that mirrored Dinger's growing disillusionment with commercial expectations. While it received limited mainstream attention upon its initial release, the project is now regarded by collectors and music historians as a pivotal piece of the German avant-garde landscape, highlighting Dinger's evolution as a singular artist working outside the constraints of traditional record label expectations.