The Madsen discography comprises the recorded output of the German indie‑rock band Madsen, formed in 2004 in Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria. The band's releases span studio albums, live recordings, EPs, singles, and compilation contributions. The discography is documented in music reference works and the band's official communications.
Studio albums
- Madsen (2005) – debut album released on Universal Music.
- Good Bye, Girl (2006) – followed the debut with a more polished pop‑rock sound.
- Look Who's Talking (2008) – continued the band's commercial success in German‑language charts.
- About the Future (2010) – featured lyrical themes concerning societal change.
- Lauter (2012) – recorded in German and some tracks in English.
- Kinderzeit (2014) – incorporated experimental arrangements and collaborations.
Live albums
- Live at the Werkstatt (2009) – a recording of a concert at the Werkstatt venue in Munich.
- Madsen Live (2015) – a double‑CD set documenting the band's 2014 tour.
Extended plays (EPs)
- 6 Songs (2004) – the band's first self‑released EP prior to signing with a major label.
- Madsen – EP (2007) – accompanied the promotion of Good Bye, Girl.
Selected singles (chart‑ing in the German Media Control charts)
- “Ohne dich” (2005)
- “Du schaffst das schon” (2006)
- “Das war schön” (2008)
- “Neues Haus” (2010)
- “Lauter” (2012)
Compilation appearances
Madsen has contributed tracks to various German‑language compilation albums, including Wir lieben Musik (2007) and German Indie Summer (2013).
Overall scope
By 2023, the discography encompasses six studio albums, two live albums, two EPs, and more than a dozen singles, as well as numerous non‑album tracks and soundtrack contributions. The releases have collectively sold several hundred thousand copies in German‑speaking markets and have earned multiple gold certifications.
Note: The information presented reflects data available from publicly released discographies, chart archives, and the band’s official releases up to the end of 2023.