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And now, ask me how I came across Prague ... I can't remember anymore. I probably researched current films featuring Nora and stumbled upon the band. Of course, I couldn't keep my feet still. And Ramtatta wouldn't be Ramtatta if records that are not found in the general punk rock collection weren't regularly reviewed (German basic course). How could they be, but that's why we're here.
Mental cinema: Two guys, "Green Hair," leather jacket, studded belt, and a Pöbel&Gesocks T-shirt are standing at the beer stand at Force-Attack (RIP), one says to the other: "Have you listened to the new Prague record yet?" The other replies: "Of course, I think it's great."
Flashback: Nora sang in the school choir in Pankow with Erik during their school days. After that, she focused on acting, while Erik concentrated on music (Erik & Me, www.erikandme.de). The two lost touch, except for a few sporadic meetings, only to reunite after 15 years and make music again. Tom (www.tomkrimi.com), also a passionate musician, and Erik were looking for a singer for a song, and as fate would have it ... well, that's how it's written in the history books.
On January 16, the second album titled 'No Farewell' (debut album 'Premiere' 01/2013) was released on the band's own label Tynska Records, featuring the first single 'All the Scars' (already released on November 14). The musical style corresponds to that of the debut album and is a mix of pop and chanson, which comes across as incredibly melancholic and heavy-hearted, underscored by the softly whispered vocals of Nora and Erik.
The current album was again recorded with an orchestra, but not with the Czech Film Orchestra from Prague (hence the band name) but with a Krakow ensemble (Sinfonietta Cracovia Orchestra).
Only from track 4 'All the Scars' does Nora sing in a duet with Erik. Overall, Nora sings on only 5 songs, 3 of which she performs solo. However, Nora's whispered singing does not sound as melodious as Erik's, from whom most of the lyrics originate.
The "standard" version of the album was released with 12 tracks. Another version was released with 15 tracks, which includes an orchestral version of 'By Accident' and two additional tracks ('Loud and Clear' and 'Morning Dew').
It should be mentioned that 'No Farewell' offers far more highlights than the debut album and sounds significantly more mature and harmonious.
The music that Prague is celebrating here is a beautiful musical style that may feel somewhat unfamiliar to the inclined punk rock listener, but I can only recommend giving it a listen. Rating: sit back and enjoy.
