Comments:

Nena has chosen to give twelve of her best songs a new interpretation; most of them from the early years of Nena Band. Many of the songs have got a very different approach, and in most cases actually a change for the better, which in itself is an achievement, as the original versions were really good. When this is possible it is due to the course that Nena’s songs actually have more qualities that many pop songs haven’t.

In short, this is an album with no weak points. I shall venture, though, to give individual tracks a few words to. The major breakthrough "99 Luftballons" has been slowed down a bit in pace and has got a little heavier treatment. It works incredibly well - a completely different number.

"Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime" is a duet with Kim Wilde - great energy at this rousing number. The two girls give it all in a mixture of English and German. The number is in reality the same as "Irgendwie, irgendwo, Irgendwann". "Nur geträumt" also has become heavier - almost punk. Again rousing energy. The same applies to "Leuchtturm" comes out with new strenght both in arrangement and not least in Nenas vocals. "Fragezeichen" was originally my favorite Nena single and the original is not easy to beat - this new version comes really close, though.

Nena's perhaps strongest song "Wunder Geschehen" from her first solo album, is here to find in two duet versions. Both very fine, emphasizing what a great song it is. Nenas original from 1989 is still the ultimate version.

Also the moving ballad "Jetzt bist weg" has become a duet; here with Udo Lindenberg. A number that has the qualities to become a classic. "Lass Mich Dein Pirat" is arranged with acoustic guitar and orchestra. A fine song which does not exceed the original. "Es Regnet" is a little melodic slow number. Very fine also something unusual arrangement that clearly surpasses the original version.

"Lichtarbeiter" is a little different choice to re-record as the number actually comes from the previous album "Chokmah". Does not really remind me of anything I have heard before from Nena. "Vollmond" has got a quiet and slightly jazzy treatment in this new version, which is generally not as markedly different. "Ich Bleib Immer Noch an Dir" has a completely different beat, but is not so far from the original either.

A great release that deservedly gave Nena a comeback.