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Extremschrammeln are an Austrian folk music band, led by guitarist and singer

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. The group enhance the traditional

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'' with satirical lyrics, as well as

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influences. They perform original songs in

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. Big hits include ''"Der Weg Ist Weit Nach Floridsdorf"'' (''"It's a Long Way to Floridsdorf"'') and ''"Fantastisch Elastisch"'' (''"Fantastic Elastic"''). The band is on the

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label.

Discography

*''Nachtschicht'': 2002, Warner Music *''Geschrammelte Werke'' (2 CDs): 1999, Warner Music *''Nr.9 Die Pathologische'': 1998, Warner Music *''I hab an Karl mit mir'': 1996, Warner Music *''herzTON.Schrammeln.'': 1996, BMG Arioola *''Moment, der Christbaum brennt'': 1995, Warner Music *''Essig & Öl'': 1994, Warner Music *''Waß da Teufel'' (2 CDs): 1989, Warner Music *''Guat drauf'': 1988, Warner Music *''Extrem'': 1983, Alpha Music *''Alles is hin'': 1980, EMI Columbia *''10 Wienerlieder und 1 Fußpilz-Blues'': 1978,

Preiser Records Preiser Records is an independent Austrian record label. It was founded in 1952 by Otto G. Preiser (1920–1996). The label is particularly important for recordings from the Viennese cabaret scene, especially from the 1950s and 1960s (Helmut Qua ...

External links

Extremschrammeln web site
Austrian folk music groups Wienerlied {{Austria-band-stub

Discography

See also

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