-Zig-Zag-
Transister (2)
- Artist
- Transister (2)
- Label
- Ariola
- Catalog number
- 201.163
- Format
- LP · Album · Stereo
- Country
- Netherlands
- Released
- 1979
- Genre
- Electronic
What’s on it
-Zig-Zag- has 10 tracks, about 40:22 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
- A1Do The Hop
- A2The Clock
- A3Wash Your Hands Before You Touch Me
- A4Trip To China
- B1Run Run Run
- B2Hideaway
- B3Psychopath
- B4Underneath The Ocean Blue
- B5Sugar
B6Fools Forever
- Other [For]
- Multatuli
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Where it came from
Released in 1979 on the Ariola label, Zig-Zag serves as a representative example of the post-punk and new wave experimentation emerging from the German music scene during the late seventies. The band Transister, navigating the shift from traditional rock structures toward more electronic-tinged, rhythmic compositions, utilized this release to establish a sharper, more urgent sound that mirrored the cultural restlessness of the era.
The design and production of the record reflect the minimalist aesthetic often favored by European independent labels of the time, focusing on clean typography and functional art. While the release remained a niche offering within the broader Ariola catalog, it is regarded by enthusiasts of the period as a testament to the brief but creative lifespan of the group as they navigated the transition between studio experimentation and the evolving expectations of the underground club circuit.
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