Mitteldeutscher Untergrund Der Erste Streich – A Raw, Unapologetic Punk Rock Gem
If you’re into raw punk energy with an Oi! edge that feels like it crawled straight outta some smoky German dive bar, Mitteldeutscher Untergrund Der Erste Streich by Last Riot Rien Ne Vas Plus is gonna hit ya right in the gut. Released back in 2010 on Tetzlaff-Schallfolien and Strength Thru Oi! Records, this album doesn’t mess around. It’s gritty, loud, and unfiltered—a middle finger to polished production values. And honestly? That’s what makes it so damn good.
Let’s talk tracks for a sec. First up, “Wie Wir Sind.” This one grabs you by the collar from the first chord. The vocals are raspy but full of heart, like they’ve got something to prove—and trust me, they do. The lyrics feel personal yet universal, shouting about identity and defiance without sounding preachy. You can practically picture the mosh pit forming as soon as this track drops. There’s just something about its relentless rhythm that sticks with you long after the needle lifts off the record (yeah, I still use a turntable).
Then there’s “Ich Scheiße Auf Euch,” which—let’s be real—isn’t exactly subtle, is it? But subtlety ain’t the point here. This song hits hard, both musically and emotionally. The guitar riffs are sharp enough to cut glass, while the drums pound away like a heartbeat under pressure. Lyrically, it’s angry, defiant, and kinda hilarious all at once. Like, who hasn’t wanted to flip the bird to society every now and then? When the chorus kicks in, it’s impossible not to shout along—even if your German vocab is limited to beer names and swear words.
What really stands out about this album is how authentic it feels. These guys aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel; they’re just doing what they love with zero fucks given. Sure, the recording quality might not win any Grammys, but that’s part of the charm. It’s real. No Auto-Tune, no overproduced nonsense—just pure, sweaty rock ‘n’ roll.
Now, here’s the kicker: listening to this album made me think about why we even bother categorizing music sometimes. Is it punk? Is it Oi!? Does it matter when it sounds this good? At the end of the day, labels are just words, man. What matters is whether the music speaks to you. And let me tell ya, Mitteldeutscher Untergrund Der Erste Streich screams louder than most.
Oh, and fun fact—I listened to this album three times in a row before realizing my neighbors were banging on the wall. Guess I wasn’t the only one feeling the vibe!
So grab yourself a copy (or stream it, whatever), crank up the volume, and let Last Riot remind you what real rebellion sounds like.
