Toxoplasma - Gut Böse

Review by David Shulman

Toxoplasma’s Gut Böse: A Punk Rock Time Capsule from 1992 If you're into raw, unfiltered punk rock with a dash of German grit, Toxoplasma’s Gut Böse is an album that deserves your attention. Released in 1992 under Aggressive Rockproduktionen, this record doesn’t mess around. It’s loud, it’s fast, and it hits hard—just like punk should. Produced entirely by the band themselves, there’s a DIY authenticity here that screams rebellion without trying too hard to impress. The album kicks off with "Der Onkel," and man, does it set the tone. Right outta the gate, you’re hit with driving guitar riffs and vocals dripping with attitude. The lyrics are sharp, almost like they’re calling out someone specific—a shady uncle or maybe just society itself (who knows?). Either way, it sticks in your head because it feels real. Not polished, not overthought—just pure energy bottled up and thrown at your face. You can tell these guys weren’t worried about being radio-friendly; they were making music for sweaty basements and mosh pits. Another standout track is “Schwarz Rot Braun.” Yeah, I know what you’re thinking—that title sounds heavy, and trust me, it delivers. In true punk fashion, Toxoplasma dives headfirst into political commentary without holding back. This isn’t some vague metaphorical stuff either; it’s direct, confrontational, and uncomfortable in all the right ways. The pounding drums and relentless guitars make it impossible not to bang your head while also feeling slightly guilty for enjoying something so aggressive. Tracks like this remind you why punk was—and still is—important. It forces you to think, even if you don’t want to. With other songs like “Kaputte Welt” and “Wasted Life,” the themes stay consistent: disillusionment, anger, and frustration with the world. But don’t get me wrong—it’s not all doom and gloom. There’s a weird sense of catharsis here, like screaming along to the chaos somehow makes everything feel a little less messed up. Even lighter tracks like “Glücklich” throw curveballs, showing that Toxoplasma could balance intensity with moments of reflection. What really stands out about Gut Böse is its refusal to conform. At a time when grunge was blowing up internationally, Toxoplasma stayed true to their roots, delivering an album that felt distinctly German yet universally relatable. Sure, the production might sound rough around the edges compared to today’s standards, but that’s part of its charm. It’s not supposed to be perfect—it’s supposed to be real. Reflecting on Gut Böse, it’s kinda wild how relevant this album still feels decades later. Listening to it now, you’d swear it was made yesterday. Maybe that says more about the state of the world than we’d like to admit. Or maybe it just proves that great punk rock never really goes out of style. Either way, give this one a spin if you haven’t already. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself shouting “Schwarz Rot Braun” at random strangers afterward.

Artist: Toxoplasma
Album: Gut Böse

Germany

Rock

Punk

1992

Rating: 3.8

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Live Dabei
Schwarz Rot Braun
Rock'N'Roll Star
Schreibtischtäter
Paradies
Allesfresser
Soldat Soldat
Krieg
Gut Und Böse
Wasted Life
Glücklich
Kaputte Welt
Störfall
Der Onkel
Platz An Der Sonne

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Toxoplasma - Gut und Böse

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Catalog Numbers

AG 060-2
AG 060-1

Labels

Aggressive Rockproduktionen

Listen online

ouvir online
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
écouter en ligne
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
kuunnella verkossa

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Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	AMV Alster Musikverlag
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Aggressive Rockproduktionen

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Toxoplasma

Notes

℗ 1992 AGR/Modern Music
© 1992 Alster Musikverlag

Barcodes

Barcode: 4006030406023
Barcode (Scanned): 4006030406016
Label Code: LC 7950
Rights Society: GEMA

About Toxoplasma

Punk band from Neuwied (Koblenz), Germany, founded in 1980. They were in the 80ies one of the most influential so called "Deutschpunk" bands. After they had a break two times, in 2003 they reunited again and play continuously since then. In 2013 they even released a new record after 20 years. Contact: E-Mail: [email protected]

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Toxo Plasma
Toxo-Plasma

Members

Wally Walldorf
Thomas Michel
Uwe Schellhaas
George Rademacher
Pat Pattern
Stefan Ziehn
Spiro Kotsomitopoulos
Thomas Hentschel
Harald Matenaers

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The German punk rock band Toxoplasma released their album *Gut Böse* in 1992 under the label Aggressive Rockproduktionen. It’s raw, rebellious, and packed with tracks that hit hard. One standout song, "Schwarz Rot Braun," dives into some intense themes, using the colors of the German flag to make a bold statement. The whole album feels like a punchy time capsule of '90s punk energy. And fun fact: Toxoplasma not only performed but also produced the album themselves—keeping that DIY punk spirit alive.