Einstürzende Neubauten - Grundstueck

The "missing link" of the Neubauten cosmos, captured in a state of perpetual evolution.

Originally released in 2005 as a private edition for the band's dedicated supporter community, Grundstück finally receives its first official vinyl pressing. This album serves as the essential "hand-crafted" bridge between 2004’s Perpetuum Mobile and 2007’s Alles Wieder Offen, capturing the band in a conscious state of being "in progress." True to its title—which translates to "Plot of Land" or "Space"—the record represents a self-constructed stylistic and ideological microcosm where Einstürzende Neubauten can explore their high-contrast sonic frontiers undisturbed by the pressures of mainstream pop culture.

The album is inextricably linked to a pivotal moment in Berlin’s history. Included with this release is a DVD documenting the band’s legendary performance on November 3, 2004, at the Palast der Republik in East Berlin. Set within a building destined for demolition, the performance closes a symbolic circle for the band: Einsturz (collapse), Neubau (reconstruction), and Grundstück (space). It is a haunting, high-fidelity exploration of architecture and sound, featuring the band’s signature use of industrial materials and Blixa Bargeld’s sophisticated poetics in an environment that perfectly mirrors their creative philosophy.