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songwriter and producer Tobias Jundt. Jundt is the only permanent member in the studio, collaborating with a changing cast of live musicians and performers when touring. Since 2006 Bonaparte has performed over 700 shows worldwide, playing in such places as

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. The band is characterized by their expressive critically acclaimed live performances. German newspaper ''

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'' describes the band as "A multi-ethnic group ruled by the party-Kaiser; a trash circus unleashed".

Style

Bonaparte is known for its socio-critical lyrics as well as its celebration of hedonism. The ''

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'' described Bonaparte as "analoge Bohème,".

Media awards

* "Radio Award Für Neue Musik" from ''

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,'' Germany, 2008 * "Style Award Domestic" from ''

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'', Germany, 2009 * "Too Much" No. 1 Biggest Hit in 2009 from ''78s Magazine'', Switzerland, 2009 * "Best Art Project" from ''16 Tons Awards'',

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, 2009 * Schweizer Musikpreis, Nomination, 2016

Band members

* Tobias Jundt is the only permanent member of the group.

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Too Much'' (2008) *''

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'' (2010) *'' Sorry, We're Open'' (2012) *'' Bonaparte'' (2014) *'' The Return of Stravinsky Wellington'' (2017) *'' Was Mir Passiert'' (2019)

Other albums

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Remuched ''Remuched'' is a double CD released by Berlin-based indie punk band Bonaparte. The first disc (''Remuched'') contains remixes and a B side from their debut album, '' Too Much'', while the second disc (''Blood, Sweat & Würstchen'') contains live ...

'' (2009) (

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with remixes and live material) *'' Rave Rave Remix'' (2011) (Remix album) *''

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'' (2011) (Live DVD and soundtrack) *'' OST Beck's Letzter Sommer (album)'' (2015)

Singles

*'' Too Much'' (2008) (CD) *''Computer in Love'' (2010) (10' Vinyl with Remixes by Modeselektor, Siriusmo, Jason Forrest) *''

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'' (2010) (7' Vinyl. b-side: Things Are More Like They Are Now) *''

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'' (2012) (free digital download only) *''

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'' (2012) (12' vinyl with Remixes by a.o. Housemeister) *'' Mañana Forever'' (2013) (digital only) *Into The Wild (2015) (digital only) *White Noize (2016) (digital only) *Melody X (2017) (digital only)

Remixes

*2007: Die Piratenbraut – "12345und20" (Der Kleine Remix by Bonaparte) *2007: Mother's Ruin – "Godzilla vs. Bonaparte" *2009: Kissogram – "The Deserter" (Bonaparte Remix) *2011: Housemeister – "Music Is Awesome" (Bonaparte Remake Radio Edit & Extended Version) *2011: The Monsters – "I Want You" (Bonaparte Remix) *2012:

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– "Fallschirm" (Bonaparte Remix) *2012:

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– "Ist das noch Punkrock?" (Bonaparte Remix) *2013: Dagobert – "Ich bin zu jung" (Bonaparte Remix) *2016: Da Cruz - Cala A Boca (Bonaparte Remix)

Collaborations

*2016: Mule & Man (Bonaparte & Kid Simius): One Hand Clap EP

References

External links

Official websiteOfficial online shopBonaparte Records
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bonaparte (Band) German electronic rock musical groups German indie rock groups Musical groups from Berlin One-man bands