Collage's 4-track EP "Mit den Puppen tanzen" (Dancing With The Puppets), originally released in 1984, is a true highlight in German Electro and NDW history. It features intense lyrics by singer Katrin A. Kunze, with music composed by Markus Kammann and Juergen Grah. At the time of recording, the electro sound pioneered by Kraftwerk had evolved into electro-funk, sparked by the release of Afrika Bambaataa's groundbreaking track Planet Rock, which achieved global acclaim. The iconic Roland TR-808 drum machine, masterfully employed by Arthur Baker's production team, revolutionized dance music with further hits like Looking for the Perfect Beat and collaborations with Planet Patrol. Markus Kammann cites these tracks, along with black music as a whole, as key influences on his work. Meanwhile the group had acquired their own Roland 808 as well as a JUNO-60 keyboard. The EP incorporates elements of early electronic hip-hop, such as the scratching sounds in the title track (created with tape rather than turntables) and short rap segments in "Niemals zurück". Through Uwe Bauer, drummer of Fehlfarben, and their manager Horst Luedge (of Profil), Collage connected with Werner Lambertz, a legendary sound technician from Duesseldorf. Lambertz's state-of-the-art studio featured custom-built sequencers capable of triggering the JUNO-60, as well as expensive equipment like a vocoder. Over the course of a week, the group completed all four tracks. The EP's hard yet playful electro beats were complemented by Kunze's distinctive performance and introspective lyrics, which lent the songs a uniquely German and wavy touch.