# Farin Urlaub solo album release and chart success

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> Updated: 2026-09-11T13:47:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Farin Urlaub, a singer from the punk-pop band Die Ärzte, released his first solo album in approximately twelve years, titled ‘Ein Lächeln im Gesicht’. The 13-track release contains several politically charged songs, including ‘Happy 2bD’, which addresses German identity, social issues, and critiques of the AfD.

Following the release, the album reached number one on the Official German Album Charts. This achievement marks the second time Urlaub has held the top position under his own name.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Farin Urlaub reaches number one on German Album Charts

Farin Urlaub’s solo album ‘Ein Lächeln im Gesicht’ has reached number one on the German Album Charts. In singles, Shakira and Burna Boy remain at the top with ‘Dai Dai’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/farin-urlaub-reaches-number-one-on-german-album-charts

### 2026-09-04: Farin Urlaub releases new solo album ‘Ein Lächeln im Gesicht’

Farin Urlaub, singer of Die Ärzte, releases his first solo album in over a decade, ‘Ein Lächeln im Gesicht’, featuring politically critical songs addressing the current state of Germany and Europe.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/farin-urlaub-releases-new-solo-album-amid-political-concerns

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