Michael van Merwyk released this new studio album, recorded in Hamburg and Bielefeld, in 2024. Together with musicians such as Abi Wallenstein, Martin Röttger, Georg Schroeter, and Marc Breitfelder, he presents a diverse mix of blues pieces. The "Hamburg Sessions" feature lively tracks like "Abi's Boogie" and "All Because of You," with "Bye Bye Blues" featuring Schroeter's piano and Breitfelder's harp playing particularly notable. The Bielefeld Sessions are quieter yet still impressive, with tracks like the bass-heavy blues "Raise Your Voice." "Feel Like Going Home" captivates with van Merwyk's lap steel sounds and the relaxed Americana feel of Jennifer and Andreas Grove.
A 01 Blues Everywhere I Go 02 I Never Really Thought About Evil 03 Raise Your Voice 04 Feel Like Going On B 05 Abi's Boogie 06 All Because Of You 07 Bye Bye Blues 08 Cool Down 09 Liars & Fools
