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Double LP version. Fritz Kalkbrenner's fifth album marks a new chapter. It is the first of his albums not to feature his vocals. Freeing himself from the song approach with which he first made a name for himself, he is now focusing on the pure sound of the house music that he discovered as a young man in the Berlin club scene. With hit singles such as "Get A Life" or "Back Home", Fritz Kalkbrenner has played a part in forming our modern understanding of electronic music today. After Sky And Sand alongside his brother Paul (BPCWL 002EP, 2010) as well as four successful albums, two of which reached the Top 10 of the German album charts, Fritz Kalkbrenner is now heading in a different musical direction. In the spring of 2017, Fritz dusted off his old drum machines and his Jupiter 8 and immersed himself in the sounds that first brought him to electronic music twenty years ago and which were to form the basis for his present album Drown. At the beginning of his career it was about establishing himself through a new approach for Fritz. Now it is about celebrating those sounds and their liberating effect on our consciousness. The focus is electronic music as Fritz Kalkbrenner first got to know it in the German capital's now legendary techno and house clubs as an impressionable young man. The cut, that leaving out the now so familiar baritone voice represents, opens the door to a whole world of electronic music, which is suitable for home listening as well as for the club. There are no confining conventions on these 12 tracks and at times one could also say no restraint. Fritz Kalkbrenner indulges in his fascination for dub techno, in clear and dominant house arrangements and also in anthemic melodies. Fritz underlines this new beginning, which is at the same time a reflection on his own beginnings and his own origins, by choosing not to appear on the album's artwork himself this time. Cover art is the work of Fritz's grandfather, the famous East German painter Fritz Eisel -- its title is "Winterabend (winter evening) in M." and it was created in 1990, when Fritz was nine years old.
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DS 1801CD
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Fritz Kalkbrenner's fifth album marks a new chapter. It is the first of his albums not to feature his vocals. Freeing himself from the song approach with which he first made a name for himself, he is now focusing on the pure sound of the house music that he discovered as a young man in the Berlin club scene. With hit singles such as "Get A Life" or "Back Home", Fritz Kalkbrenner has played a part in forming our modern understanding of electronic music today. After Sky And Sand alongside his brother Paul (BPCWL 002EP, 2010) as well as four successful albums, two of which reached the Top 10 of the German album charts, Fritz Kalkbrenner is now heading in a different musical direction. In the spring of 2017, Fritz dusted off his old drum machines and his Jupiter 8 and immersed himself in the sounds that first brought him to electronic music twenty years ago and which were to form the basis for his present album Drown. At the beginning of his career it was about establishing himself through a new approach for Fritz. Now it is about celebrating those sounds and their liberating effect on our consciousness. The focus is electronic music as Fritz Kalkbrenner first got to know it in the German capital's now legendary techno and house clubs as an impressionable young man. The cut, that leaving out the now so familiar baritone voice represents, opens the door to a whole world of electronic music, which is suitable for home listening as well as for the club. There are no confining conventions on these 12 tracks and at times one could also say no restraint. Fritz Kalkbrenner indulges in his fascination for dub techno, in clear and dominant house arrangements and also in anthemic melodies. Fritz underlines this new beginning, which is at the same time a reflection on his own beginnings and his own origins, by choosing not to appear on the album's artwork himself this time. Cover art is the work of Fritz's grandfather, the famous East German painter Fritz Eisel -- its title is "Winterabend (winter evening) in M." and it was created in 1990, when Fritz was nine years old.
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SUOL 045EP
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Fritz Kalkbrenner's second studio album Sick Travellin' (SUOL 005CD/LTD-CD/LP) has left its mark, that's for sure, entering the German album charts at #6 and peaking the German iTunes hit-list at #1. "Little By Little" is the second single taken from this album and it comes with two great remixes from France's Agoria presenting his new project Sunlune, and Jonas Woehl from Weimar, Germany.
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SUOL 002LP
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Gatefold double LP version. Two years after his stunning debut Here Today Gone Tomorrow, Fritz Kalkbrenner takes the next huge step in his career with his second album Sick Travellin'. Coming hot on the heels of his Suol Mates (SUOL 004CD) compilation, a mixtape infused with an eclectic variety of genres -- from soul to funk, from hip-hop to house, Fritz now takes all these influences and ideas, fusing them together into a sound that is ever so powerful and distinctively his own. The 13 tracks on this album, produced in the only-recently finished Suol-Studios in Berlin Kreuzberg, have a more organic, mature sound than those on the debut. More vocals, more live instruments like Rhodes, bass and guitar, recorded by some of the best studio musicians around, and Fritz's trademark grainy, "breathing" samples. Sick Travellin' playfully guides the listener from bittersweet melancholy and classical songwriting to loose, dreamy dancefloor moments. Vocal tracks like "Get a Life," "Little By Little," "No Peace of Mind," and last, but definitely not least, his cover version of Gil Scott-Heron's "Willing" once again showcase Fritz Kalkbrenner's extraordinary talent as a vocalist and his incredible gift for embedding pop songs into beautifully-crafted house music frames. But that's not all: the album's more forward tunes like "Square Heart," "Monte Rosa," or the club anthem "Hummin' Hills" will trigger waves of euphoria on dancefloors all around the globe.
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SUOL 005CD
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Two years after his stunning debut Here Today Gone Tomorrow, Fritz Kalkbrenner takes the next huge step in his career with his second album Sick Travellin'. Coming hot on the heels of his Suol Mates (SUOL 004CD) compilation, a mixtape infused with an eclectic variety of genres -- from soul to funk, from hip-hop to house, Fritz now takes all these influences and ideas, fusing them together into a sound that is ever so powerful and distinctively his own. The 13 tracks on this album, produced in the only-recently finished Suol-Studios in Berlin Kreuzberg, have a more organic, mature sound than those on the debut. More vocals, more live instruments like Rhodes, bass and guitar, recorded by some of the best studio musicians around, and Fritz's trademark grainy, "breathing" samples. Sick Travellin' playfully guides the listener from bittersweet melancholy and classical songwriting to loose, dreamy dancefloor moments. Vocal tracks like "Get a Life," "Little By Little," "No Peace of Mind," and last, but definitely not least, his cover version of Gil Scott-Heron's "Willing" once again showcase Fritz Kalkbrenner's extraordinary talent as a vocalist and his incredible gift for embedding pop songs into beautifully-crafted house music frames. But that's not all: the album's more forward tunes like "Square Heart," "Monte Rosa," or the club anthem "Hummin' Hills" will trigger waves of euphoria on dancefloors all around the globe. Includes an 8-page booklet.
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SUOL 005LTD-CD
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Limited deluxe edition 6-panel digipack CD; comes with a bonus track and a 12-page poster booklet.
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SUOL 042EP
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This is the first single from Fritz Kalkbrenner's long-awaited second album Sick Travellin' (SUOL 005CD/002LP). The second album always seems to be the hardest to accomplish for any artist -- but after his amazing debut in 2010, Fritz easily takes on the challenge, once again showcasing his songwriting skills and his musical talent with an even more mature and organic sound.
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SUOL 001LP
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Gatefold double LP version. This is the debut album by Berlin vocalist/producer Fritz Kalkbrenner, the man with the unmistakable voice. Kalkbrenner isn't new to the business. His voice is heard on longplayers by artists like Alexander Kowalski, Chopstick & Johnjon and Sascha Funke. Also "Sky & Sand," the theme of the movie Berlin Calling was written and produced by he and his brother Paul Kalkbrenner, putting him right into the spotlight with numerous top ten chart entries around the globe. Over the last two or three decades, techno has repeatedly returned to its soul roots, and Kalkbrenner has been right there for it from the beginning, turning techno into liquid soul with his god-like vocals. On Here Today Gone Tomorrow Kalkbrenner doesn't hold back on the soul, either, with a wonderfully silky, sophisticated techno album. Like any good pioneer, Fritz Kalkbrenner knows how to mediate between the various musical poles that are in constant need of reconciliation. The instrumental pieces, like the vocal numbers, come across as well-structured little stories, while the vocal tracks adeptly avoid drowning the dancefloor in a flood of self-pitying, melancholy tears. With the two spectacular hits "Facing The Sun" and "Sideways & Avenues," the dark "Was Right Been Wrong" and the country-esque "Right In The Dark," Fritz effortlessly pulls enough pop music aces out of his sleeve for the rest to feel right at home in the club world, always finely balanced between techno that equally rocks but also swings; sounds that are unmistakably in the family of or are mildly related to the opulent, enchanted moments we know from Sascha Funke or Superpitcher. Lavishly sprinkled throughout the album, the listener also finds little beat miniatures that remind one of Kalkbrenner's socialization with hip-hop icons like Eric B. & Rakim, KRS-One or the Wu-Tang Clan. This is an altogether diverse album, full of sophistication, soul, and swing.
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SUOL 034EP
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The Suol mix compilation Suol Mates (SUOL 004CD) is born and Fritz Kalkbrenner starts this series in 2012 with the first edition. This 12" includes the two exclusive tracks featured on the mix. Here you'll find "Ruby Lee" by Fritz Kalkbrenner -- a cover version of the classic from Bill Withers. Inspired by the original version, Fritz replayed the Rhodes, strings, bassline and re-recorded the vocals. On the flip is Chopstick & Johnjon with an exclusive edit of the Henrik Schwarz remix for "Right In The Dark."
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SUOL 004CD
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Suol presents an outstanding mix CD compilation by Berlin vocalist/producer Fritz Kalkbrenner. Kalkbrenner has been a mainstay on the Berlin club scene for the best part of two decades, now. Originally a hip-hop head, Fritz got introduced to Berlin's burgeoning techno scene as a teenager in the mid-'90s by brother and producer, Paul, who broke through in 2011 with his album Icke Wieder. But Fritz's musical sound is far warmer and more soulful than his brother's. Indeed, Fritz actually made his vocal debut back in 2002 on Sascha Funke's "Now You Know" and from there he pushed forward with a slew of home-grown productions on BPitch, Baalsaal Music and Suol. And that careful balance of club cuts and subtle songwriting was never better than on his 2010 Suol album Here Today Gone Tomorrow (SUOL 001CD), which was a hit with clubbers and the cognoscenti alike. And that's where this superlative new mix comes in. With a penchant for smooth soul samples, low-slung basslines, and deep crate-digging, it's no accident that Suol Mates feels like a genuine labor of love, because that's precisely what it is. The concept of the series is also far smarter than the average fair: so more than just a dance compilation, it delves into the musical history of the artist who is mixing it -- in this case, Fritz, who opts for an hour-long selection of prime funk, soul, hip-hop and house cuts. Let's get specific for a second. Immediately warm and inviting, the mix springs to life with Roy Ayers and the evergreen hip-hop-soul classic "When She Smiles She Lights The Sky" by the Gilles Peterson-nurtured Plantlife before digging even further into the foliage with prime-time party-starters from Pete Rock and CL Smooth and the sadly-departed but never forgotten production legend J Dilla -- and it's this unique blend of vocals, disco strings and Sade-inspired house music influences that keep the mix sounding fresh and contemporary for the duration of the journey. Add further gems like NUfrequency's (feat. Ben Onono) "Fallen Hero" (Motor City Drum Ensemble Remix), Oddisee's "When Everything Changed" and coming gently back to earth with Tom Trago's "Lost In The Streets Of NYC" and the sublime "Robellada" by Robag Wruhme, and you have a mix that'll appeal to Dixon and Rush Hour house-heads, Roots and Common hip-hop fans and lovers of cutting-edge future garage alike. Other artists include: SoulPhiction, Black Milk, Roy Ayers, Pete Rock, Johnson Products, CL Smooth, RJD2, Lawrence, Memoryman aka Uovo, Terje Bakke, Owusu And Hannibal, Fantastic Man, Boo Williams, Henrik Schwarz, Chopstick & Johnjon and Missing Linkx.
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SUOL 028EP
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This is the third single taken from Fritz Kalkbrenner's highly-successful album Here Today Gone Tomorrow (SUOL 001CD). Along with the original version is an amazing remix by Robag Wruhme that is perfect for the floor. Great groove, great sound and great vocals. Henrik Schwarz builds up a mind-boggling atmosphere that will tear every floor apart. You have to be patient if you are waiting for the 4/4 kick drum, but no worries, it will come ... eventually.
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SUOL 024EP
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This is the second single and THE "rave monster" from Fritz Kalkbrenner's album Here Today Gone Tomorrow, and Booka Shade are on board to do one of their ultra-rare remix appearances. Suol head-honchos Chopstick & Johnjon remix the shit out of it on A2 into a very slow groover and it's surprising how well that original sequence works on 110 bpm. Booka bases their mix on a more minimalistic beat, building it up and... taking it away again. What a tease.
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SUOL 001CD
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This is the debut album by Berlin vocalist/producer Fritz Kalkbrenner, the man with the unmistakable voice. Kalkbrenner isn't new to the business. His voice is heard on longplayers by artists like Alexander Kowalski, Chopstick & Johnjon and Sascha Funke. Also "Sky & Sand," the theme of the movie Berlin Calling was written and produced by he and his brother Paul Kalkbrenner, putting him right into the spotlight with numerous top ten chart entries around the globe. Over the last two or three decades, techno has repeatedly returned to its soul roots, and Kalkbrenner has been right there for it from the beginning, turning techno into liquid soul with his god-like vocals. On Here Today Gone Tomorrow Kalkbrenner doesn't hold back on the soul, either, with a wonderfully silky, sophisticated techno album. Like any good pioneer, Fritz Kalkbrenner knows how to mediate between the various musical poles that are in constant need of reconciliation. The instrumental pieces, like the vocal numbers, come across as well-structured little stories, while the vocal tracks adeptly avoid drowning the dancefloor in a flood of self-pitying, melancholy tears. With the two spectacular hits "Facing The Sun" and "Sideways & Avenues," the dark "Was Right Been Wrong" and the country-esque "Right In The Dark," Fritz effortlessly pulls enough pop music aces out of his sleeve for the rest to feel right at home in the club world, always finely balanced between techno that equally rocks but also swings; sounds that are unmistakably in the family of or are mildly related to the opulent, enchanted moments we know from Sascha Funke or Superpitcher. Lavishly sprinkled throughout the album, the listener also finds little beat miniatures that remind one of Kalkbrenner's socialization with hip-hop icons like Eric B. & Rakim, KRS-One or the Wu-Tang Clan. This is an altogether diverse album, full of sophistication, soul, and swing.
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