Album: Proud Like a God by Guano Apes (1997)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: GUN Records
Format: Album

Description: Proud Like a God is the debut album by the German alternative rock band Guano Apes. The album was released in Germany on 6 October 1997 via GUN/Supersonic Records, internationally on 24 December 1997 via GUN/Supersonic and BMG International, and finally in the US on 28 September 1999 via RCA Records and BMG International. Two of Guano Apes' most popular and enduring songs are included on this album: "Open Your Eyes" and "Lords of the Boards", which peaked at #5 and #10 on the German charts, respectively.
The album has been certified Platinum for shipping 200,000 copies in both Germany and Switzerland.

Artist Background: Guano Apes are an alternative rock/metal band formed in 1994 in Göttingen, Germany. The group members are Sandra Nasić (vocals), Henning Rümenapp (guitars, backing vocals), Stefan Ude (bass, backing vocals) and Dennis Poschwatta (drums, backing vocals). Their sound has been described as a fusion of metal, pop and rap. Usually their music is labeled as alternative rock and alternative metal. They have released four studio albums (Proud Like a God in 1997, Don't Give Me Names in 2000, Walkin... Part of the Göttingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Exilia, H-Blockx, P.O.D., Skunk Anansie

Music Scene: Part of the Göttingen, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album, GUN Records

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Proud Like a God is the debut album by the German alternative rock band Guano Apes. The album was released in Germany on 6 October 1997 via GUN/Supersonic Records, internationally on 24 December 1997 via GUN/Supersonic and BMG International, and finally in the US on 28 September 1999 via RCA Records and BMG International. Two of Guano Apes' most popular and enduring songs are included on this album: "Open Your Eyes" and "Lords of the Boards", which peaked at #5 and #10 on the German charts, respectively.
The album has been certified Platinum for shipping 200,000 copies in both Germany and Switzerland.

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