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With this single, which in title also somewhat resembles a CDU slogan.
What is important to us, dear comrades?
“Roots, soul, parenthouse” it sounds from a thousand throats.
But maybe not after all.
EMSCHERKURVE 77 want to sing about their homeland with the title track, which has already appeared on the label sampler “Son of a Bastard 7”, with which they are deeply rooted. I feel the same way when I am in the Ruhrpott. The people there somehow have a stronger connection to their origins and to their Pott. I can understand that, but it’s hard to explain. It’s just the way it is, you are from the Pott.
The title track comes with a nice intro that must be from the 50s or 60s and gives the impression that there was once a contribution to the healthier life of the miners.
The song itself is catchy, with great guitar playing and two-part vocals. It goes a bit in the direction of the old Broilers (the time when they were still good). The mood of the song is somewhat nostalgic, somewhat yearning, while at the same time it conveys a positive message about the homeland where one learned to live. I can relate to that because, as I said, the people from the Ruhr area have a special connection to their Pott. I myself am glad to have escaped the suburbs, and even though I learned life there in a way, I don’t want to go back.
The second song on the B-side of this 7” single has the beautiful name “Genug zu tun”. We all have that, right?
And when you’re bored, do like EMSCHERKURVE 77 and head out, turn the night into day, and live life.
I saw the band at Berlin's Wild at Heart this year for the first time in a very long time, and I must say. EMSCHERKURVE 77 are better than ever. I really enjoyed them for the first time. And if the band keeps it up, I’ll be back soon when it’s time to say “Emscherkurve, let’s go”.
Those who are quick might still be able to purchase a copy of the limited vinyl single, which is limited to 333 pieces (200 in black and 133 in red vinyl)
The band has produced a noteworthy video for “Roots, soul, parenthouse”.
The video can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuEWLrEZJRk
