Der Kommissar = 秘密警察 – After The Fire = アフター・ザ・ファイアー* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

After The Fire’s ‘Der Kommissar = 秘密警察’ captures the pulse of early 80s European new wave, reinterpreted through the lens of British rock precision. The band’s spirited cover of Falco’s ‘Der Kommissar’—here paired with its Japanese translation—became a surprise international hit, channeling icy synths, urgent vocals, and a driving rhythm section that’s impossible to forget. But the album is more than a one-hit wonder: it’s a snapshot of a moment when rock, pop, and electronic experimentation were colliding in creative and unpredictable ways.

Listeners are treated to a tightly crafted collection of songs balancing catchy hooks with intelligent songwriting, each track steeped in the restless energy and innovative spirit of its era. The album’s cross-cultural presentation, with its Japanese subtitle and global appeal, speaks to the worldwide influence of 80s music. For collectors and fans of synth-driven rock, ‘Der Kommissar = 秘密警察’ isn’t just a nostalgic trip—it’s a testament to how cross-pollination in music can lead to lasting, genre-defining results. A must-have for anyone seeking a vivid slice of the decade’s sound and style.

Track List:
A1 – Der Kommissar – 4:07
A2 – Who’s Gonna Love You (When You Are Old Fat And Ugly) – 4:05
A3 – Frozen Rivers – 3:36
A4 – Joy – 3:17
A5 – Dancing In The Shadows – 3:02
A6 – Billy Billy – 4:40
B1 – 1980-F – 2:32
B2 – Rich Boys – 3:02
B3 – Starflight – 4:13
B4 – Laser Love – 3:28
B5 – Love Will Always Make You Cry – 3:30
B6 – One Rule For You – 3:24
B7 – Sailing Ship – 3:57