Die Toten Hosen

The Profile

Die Toten Hosen are a German punk rock band formed in Düsseldorf in 1982, fronted by Campino (Andreas Frege). They are known for politically aware lyrics and a long career in German-language punk and rock.

Ein kleines bisschen Horrorschau (1988) is a concept album tied to A Clockwork Orange and marked the band's first major commercial success; the band has been active since 1982 and is a leading act in German punk rock.

The available review praises Ein kleines bisschen Horrorschau as a major German/European rock work and a pivotal concept album. It highlights the A Clockwork Orange inspiration, social and political themes (nationalism, drug addiction) and the strong production blending rock and classical elements. The reviewer positions the album as a turning point in the band's career and their first big commercial success.