Philip Bradatsch: Jesus Von Haidhausen (CD on Trikont Records )

Band: Philip Bradatsch
Label: Trikont Records
Title: Jesus Von Haidhausen

Review (1)	Release Details	Add Release	Releases (1)	Articles (0)
Cover Art (1)	Versions (0)	Edit Release	Releases List (1)	Reviews (1)
Pictures (0)			Summary (0)	Related (0)
			Jukebox (1)	List All (1)

Band:Philip Bradatsch
Title:Jesus Von Haidhausen
Reviewed By:Maarten Schiethart
Date Published:26/11/2020

Label:Trikont Records
Format:CD
Release Year:2020
Lookup:

Musically rooted in, and perhaps lyrically reminiscent of Jarvis, Philip Bradatsch proves to be a sharp observer of street life and human behaviour in a sleazy harbour metropole. Slightly dissonant chords combine with contemplative words, which, however, come on strong for a singer who is bluntly honest about his past drug consumption. Showing little remorse about it, Philip Bradatsch has evidently never sold his soul. 'Jesus von Haidhausen' is released on Trikont, which is based way down South in Münich and, known for its obstinate and dedicated charm, was the label to whom John Peel trusted the release of his ‘Big 78s’ album. The Bavarian label's credo stands proud and tall on this album which to some degree relates to Charles Bukowski.

Bradatsch’s band the Cola Rum Boys never attract attention but smoothly follow course. 'Chantal Kiesinger' – which is about his favourite nylon-wearing woman in the harbour's red light district - works wonderfully well thanks to their 1970s soul rock arrangement and rumbling twang guitar riffs, which are excellent backing to this gifted lyricist's unsettling sentiments. 'Rivers' (‘Flüsse’) is his tribute to wide fuck off rivers, though typically Philip Bradatsch mentions the Rhine and the Mississippi but not the Elbe of his home city. His keen eye leaves him there.

On 'My Dear' (‘Meine Liebste’) and 'Radio Listeners' (‘Rundfunkempfänger)’ you'll notice he winds down and looks for shelter. And by the sound of it, it seems he's found it. Godawful traditional music and fitting words are exactly the reason why this troubled troubadour should be heard.

Track Listing:

01) Alte Gebäude
02) (Ich weiß wirklich überhaupt nicht) was du überhaupt noch von mir willst
03) Chantal Kiesinger
04) Kriege
05) Jesus von Haidhausen
06) Flüsse
07) Meine Liebste
08) Rundfunkempfänger

First Previous Next Last

Commenting On: Jesus Von Haidhausen by Philip Bradatsch

Header

Comment:

Your Name

Your Location ie London, England

tick box before submitting comment

First Previous Next Last

Related Bands (edit)

Related Labels
Trikont Records

Review Header

Neo-retro latest album which is sung in German from Hamburg -based wordsmith hobo Philip Bradatsch

Articles A-Z
View All				A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
L	M	N	O	P	Q	R	S	T	U	V	W	X	Y	Z

Jesus Von Haidhausen - CD
Neo-retro latest album which is sung in German from Hamburg -based wordsmith hobo Philip Bradatsch

First Previous Next

Reviews A-Z
View All				A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
L	M	N	O	P	Q	R	S	T	U	V	W	X	Y	Z