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PERMVAC 355LP
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Welcome to Private Dancer. Acclaimed producer Johannes Albert returns with his third club album after six years -- his first on Permanent Vacation -- and it's a statement. The album stars a sound that was always in him -- called house -- something that moves the body and warms the soul. Collaboration is key. London's own Helen Salvin graces "Wide-Eyed" with her magnificent voice where midtempo meets a subtle boogie. Things heat up when Biesmans jumps in for the infectious, up-tempo "Get My Gee." And when longtime friend Iron Curtis lends a hand, the title track "Private Dancer" melts into subliminal grooves. Expect classic material, like the Arp-tinged "L'Chaim," alongside unexpected weirdness -- see "Patterns Everywhere." The life affirming "My Kind" leaves you with nothing but positive vibes while the Pepe Bradock styled sampling of "Follow The Strings" goes sincere all the way. With 15 years of releases and 25 years behind the DJ booth Johannes Albert masters the balance: house music that's always classy yet still offers a modern twist. Private Dancer showcases 11 tracks that are well crafted -- refined yet understated.
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FM 12046EP
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Create-A-Dance: the eternal mantra for each and everyone making dance music. In this case it's Johannes Albert delivering a fresh house EP on his very own Frank Music imprint. Piano, phunky basslines, synth melodies and vocal statements on top. Being known for constantly trying to find the perfect sweetspot in between house, disco and Italo, Johannes delivers one of his most catchy EPs to date. As a bonus on the flip you shall find "Voices Traces Noises Spaces" plus Johannes' remix for Jean Crémant's initial super heat "Hyperspace." As Bryan used to say: "Don't Stop, Don't Stop The Dance."
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PLAYRJC 076EP
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Get that summer feeling by having a delicious lemonade fizz... Frank Music label head honcho Johannes Albert comes to the rescue with four splendid recipes. Start right away with "Lemonade Fizz" where Johannes manages to put the ingredients needed for refreshment just in the right balance: Glasses clink while the bass drum pays a slight homage to Manchester's all-time heroes New Order and dancers are driven straight to the floor again by that menacing yet subtle siren. Listening to "Dorschd" aka thirst feels exactly like the title suggests: You're on the floor, dancing, sweating and desperately yearning for a drink. You want more and you can't stop drinking as soon as you've put that glass to your mouth -- yet this yearning feeling stays with you while getting back on the floor. "Wimbledon" is pure enthusiasm. Johannes dominates the game like no one else. It's fast and cheery building up to a rousing climax: Game, set and match. After such highs it feels just right to join Johannes for "Laurenzi Blues", the melancholic wistful closing track of this beautiful four-track EP -- Johannes Albert's first for Live At Robert Johnson -- but hopefully not his last. Now let's have another drink.
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FM 12038LP
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The Spessart with its presence of extended woodlands is widely known for its legends, ghost stories and fairytales. Thus, the tale of Snow White may have originated in the Spessart heartlands, with the town of Lohr pushing forward a substantial case for being the home and inspiration for the main characters and elements like the magic mirror. Now, let us return to innocence: Spessartraeuber Johannes Albert goes beatless for the first time over this eight-tracker. You may hear the rhythm of nature. Crystal clear bell sounds sit next to warm pads, bird song and even his own voice add to the peaceful piece. Heavenly strings approach guilt free piano sounds while blameless digital choirs whistle along. Music for dreams basically. File under new age. Are you in?
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JACKOFF 010EP
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Johannes Albert, the man behind Frank Music and an active DJ and producer, always moves the crowd with his raw, deep beats. After a long time of back and forth with JackOff boss Elie Eidelman, the moment finally came together to create the Suburban Fantasies EP. Johannes produced two timeless trax and new secret duo BERG joined with a new inter-operation mix.
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FM 011EP
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"I asked some people to remix my album Hotel Novalis (FM 010LP). Really happy what Fred P, Moomin, Lauer, and Orson Wells did to my tracks. From the inner trance into dreamy moods -- from Frankfurt's crazy acid to Larry's w-funk: people say it's house music, after all. 12" comes with additional sticker. Hope you enjoy ze music as much as I do." --Albert Johannes
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FM 010LP
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Frank Music proudly presents Johannes Albert's debut LP Hotel Novalis. Emerging from the deep-down Spessart woods in southern Germany, he has been doing his thing since the mid-'90s as a charming house DJ. Remember the golden days of NYC, Strictly Rhythm, Masters at Work, and the likes? After some years of dropping the records he loves, he decided to add some more spice to the soup, starting to work on his own house tracks, released on vinyl by the White label and through his own imprint, Frank Music, amongst others. A couple of 12" records later, and his first album is ready to hit the game. It's a ride full of happy house music: refreshing piano accords. Bumpin' drum machine rhythms and almost friendly acid lines. Johannes is not afraid of going into the deep as well as sending the dancers into rave mode. To take things down, the Frank Music caretaker uses beat-down-ish elements on "Muskrat Susie" or "Symptoms of the Feel Good" which own a hint of Flying Lotus and STL. Don't forget some cheesiness between the lines on "Where the Green Sings." I know what you thinking, but there's no retro in here -- just warm summer vibes. Hotel Novalis is like a good night out. You start slowly, get into the mood, raise your hands during a climax and get home safely with a smile in your eye. So press play and enjoy the trip.
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