Ludwig von 88
Ludwig von 88 is a French punk rock and alternative rock band mostly active in the 1980s and 1990s, celebrated in the French underground scene. In 2019, the band released their first album in a decade, and have continued to remain active, releasing a further four albums in 2023 to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Their music is similar to that of influent French punks Bérurier Noir : two-fingered and distorted guitar chords, over a drum machine, with reggae influences. Their lyrics range from nonsensical and often juvenile humour to social and political commentary.
The band had different line-ups, but in the late 80's featured Karim Berrouka on vocals, Nobru on guitar, Laurent and then Charlu on bass, and Jean-Mi on programming. Past members include Olaf, Gondrax and Laurent Manet.
Discography
Albums
Houlala 1986Houlala II "la mission" 1987Ce jour heureux est plein d'allégresse 1990Tout pour le trash 199217 plombs pour péter les tubes 1994Prophètes et Nains de jardin 1996Houlala III "l'heureux tour" live, 1998La révolution n'est pas un dîner de gala 200120 chansons optimistes pour en finir avec le futur 2019L'hiver des crêtes 2023Le printemps du pogo 2023L'été du no future 2023L'automne de l'anarchie 2024Singles, 45 rpm, EP
- "Live?" 1985
- "Les trois petits keupons" 1987
- "Louison Bobet for ever" 1987
- "Guerrier Balubas" 1988
- "Sprint" 1988
- "Sardellen Filet" 1989
- "L.S.D. for Ethiopie " 1990
- "New Orleans" 1991
- "In the Ghettos" 1993
- "TAMERANTONG" 1993
- "Hiroshima " 1995
- "Le crépuscule des fourbes" 1996
- "La sacrée grole" 1997
- "Ludwig von 88", live 1997
- "St-Valentin" 1998