When you hear the name Friedel Geratsch, many people think of the Neue Deutsche Welle and fun songs that, despite everything, always had a deeper message. Here, on his first solo album – after all, he has been playing guitar since 1964 – the Ruhrpott native proves that he is more complex and thoughtful. This is not a "Yeah, that's funny" record; the songs must You can listen to it in peace; it's not something you can stream on the side. We're proud to be able to present this record to the (music) world together with Friedel. This is 100% chatter."I am in a place between shadow and light" is not just a line in the song, but a clear description of the location. Sweet melancholy meets powerful, pounding rhythms and captivates from the first note to the last. And all played on four-string cigar box guitars built by Friedel himself. Music couldn't be more honest and earthy. And always remember, live every moment consciously, “because you can no longer take the milk out of the coffee.”