Friday, the 13th: I am sure that Perlregen, did not think that their new album Drei (meaning (“Three”) could turn into a desaster when they chose the publication date. Spotify names the album 3 (in contrast to the promo I got). I definitely have been curious about the release by the German pop music duo, who published the album on 13th August 2021.
Perlregen – About The Artist
Perlregen are Martina Schlaucher and Thomas Lapp. Schlaucher worked as a pop singer-songwriter perfore, Thomas Lapp was her producer. Their first album release was Meine Welt (“My World”) in 2018. About a year ago, in August 2020, they added Zu Zweit. Not that surprisingly, Drei is their third album. The band name means something “Rain of Pearls”.
Perlregen – Drei – Track by Track
The fifteen tracks album lasts 52 minutes.
1. Bis ich fliegen kann
Ich geb nicht auf, bis ich fliegen kann – “I am not giving up before I can fly”. The album starts with a dreamish, but very catching message. Really nice opening track.
2. Open End
A very similar sound in Open End, which has been a single release by the duo as well: The song is rather slow, but comes with a very intense atmosphere. Especially the chorus just makes you listen to their music, which comes with a quite handmade sounding background music. Very nice lyrics as well.
3. Du veränderst mich
Du veränderst mich (“You change me”) has a stronger pop touch. The song is more rhythmic and also comes with typical pop backing vocals. Still, Martina Schlaucher is doing a great and intense work on the vocal side. Cool.
4. Mehr von mir
Also with this fourth track, the album is point in a more traditional happy pop directions. Good vibes, which make me smile during listening.
5. Fängst Du mich auf
The song almost starts with an oriental touch, but then rather goes back to the deep atmosphere of the first songs. Thereby, the song is driven by very rhythmic parts.
6. Wir waren noch Kinder
Wir waren noch Kinder means “We have been children”. Great idea to add a children’s choir for that one in the background of the song. A bit of schlager touch in here – but overall, the song is definitely a beauty.
7. Echtsein
Welcome back, there is a new challenge we do for completion. Please accept this challenge now are the first words of the song, in the style of a computer voice. The song is about digital life – but it critically deals with social media and current virtual living. One of the best songs of the album to me.
8. Glaspalast
Glaspalast is a pop ballad with an amazing chorus. Great lyrics as well.
In Deinem Glaspalast
Wo es keine Steine gibt
Und Du manchmal vergisst
dass ein kleiner Riss
eine Welt
in tausend Scherben zerbricht
(“In you glass palace
Where there are no stones
And you sometimes forget
That a small crack
may break a world
into one thousand shards”)
I am just in love about Martina’s vocal performance in this song.
9. Still um Dich
Another sad and deep topic. The melancholic Still um Dich (“Quiet around you”) is a song about hiding your feelings and problems from others. Very intense listen.
10. Noch einen Moment
Noch einen Moment (“One more moment”) is another Perlregen single release. Again, the duo created a beautiful, easy, almost fairy tale alike chorus, which is quite contrasting to the rather slow and dark sound of the verses.
11. Ich frag mich wo Du bist
This song was the first single release of the Drei album. Perlregen are dealing with the insecurities after the Covid-19 crisis. When will they be back on stage? Will the fans still love them? A beautiful way to raise these questions.
12. Wunderkerzen
Wunderkerzen is coming with a a touch of electronic pop to me. Especially the chorus feels to have that dance floor ease. Not my favorite, but not a too bad song as well.
13. Egoist
Egoist is almost an angry song. Perlregen states that everyone is equal and there is no right to feel superior to other people.
14. Wir kommen und gehen
I just cannot deny, this track is catching me from the very first moment. It is not as deep as other songs of the album, but it is really a nice piece of pop music entertainment.
15. Vorbei
The album closes with a rather melancholic track. A song that at a certain point, you just have to separate from other people. Over and out. Like this album.
Perlregen – Drei – Spotify
Here is Drei on Spotify:
Perlregen – Drei – My View
I really love the style of Drei. You got fifteen pop songs, most of them coming with really serious topics and deep thoughts. Great to listen to – the duo just did a lovely job (especially Martina for her magic vocal performance). They deserve the Top Pick! banner on top of this posting.
Pop Music Top Picks!
Here are all my Media Reviews about pop music, which deserved the Top Pick! banner:

Bellucci Boi – Lost in Berlin EP

Philipp Artmann – Guten Morgen schönes Leben

Mo-Torres – Heute war alles Besser

Ludwig Wright – Turn of Tides or Where the Waves Come From

X-Perience – We Travel The World

Hanna Sikasa – Sequel

Sasha – Toto und der Mann im Mond (music album)

Santans – Koi Boi EP

Cygnotic – Mortal Dreamers

Pascal Blenke – Gedankenspiele

Silbermond – Auf Auf

Sören Vogelsang – Optimismus Prime

Indecent Behavior – Therapy In Melody

Sebel – Der Boxer

Kati von Schwerin – Welcome Back Home

North West – Hamburg

Sophia – Niemals Allein

Leony – Somewhere in Between

Mael & Jonas – Rocket Science

Lina – 24/1

Antonia Kubas – Liebe und Musik EP

OH FYO! – Level 3: Discovery

The Rehats – Heart & Mind

Umme Block – State Of Limbo

Alexander Liebe – Spielautomat

Ski Holiday – Ski Holadiy

Groenalund – #lovestorm

Nicole Scholz – Nur Du

King LX – Broken Crown

Myle – Sad Boy Summer EP

Boppin’ B – Saxbomb

Samuel Rösch – Für den Augenblick EP

Sarah Connor – Not So Silent Night

Atlas Bird – Atlas Bird

U96 – 20,000 Meilen unter dem Meer

Vanessa Mai – Metamorphose

HAVET – Mamas Lullaby EP

Philipp Eisenblätter – Das Jahr, das sich um eins verschiebt

Confirmation – Survive EP

Markus – Das Leben liebt mich … und ich liebe das Leben

Sophie Fellner – Brown Eyes EP

Leepa – Brain Freeze EP

Charly Klauser – Mehr

Clara Louise – Enough Is Enough

Kasalla – Rudeldiere

Fräulein Frey – Ein Wagnis

Dan O’ Clock – Seelenhippie EP

Karaboom – Follow Your Heart

Like Mint – I Wish I Was Awake EP

Dr. Umwuchts Tanzpalast – Im Zentrum der Wirklichkeit

Patrick Noe – Ich

Mrs. Greenbird – Love You To The Bone

NANEE – Tausend Farben EP

The Jeremy Days – Beauty In Broken

KIDSØ – Fir

Der Sonne zu Nah – Schwerkraft

Michael Lane – Take It Slow

Jördis Tielsch – New Mornings

Klaus Lage – Je wahrer die Liebe

Rickie Lee Kroell – Hauptsache was mit Deichkind

Joe Carpenter – Meine Lieder

Pictures – It’s OK

Spoon And The Forkestra – The Fondest Flinch EP

Jona Bird – Januar

Morris Jones – Out & About

Lauryn Mark – Aperitif EP

Johannes Scheurich – Mehr Davon

Emma Longard – Quieter Pt. 2 EP

Yvonne Catterfeld – Change

Cat Ballou – Alles Bunt

Alex Diehl – Die Songs, die ich nie schreiben wollte EP

Max Giesinger – Vier

Dieter Hallervorden – 80 plus

Michael Heppes – Achtung Leben

Winter 2 – Winter 2

MEDLZ – (das) Läuft bei uns Vol. 2

Paule – Wunderschön unperfekt

Simon Jela – Safe Place EP

Wolfgang Petry – Auf das Leben

Power Plush – Vomiting Emotions EP

LaFee – Zurück In Die Zukunft

Annie Chops – Level Up

Mark Forster – Musketiere

Zwanie Jonson – We Like It

Egotronic – Stresz

Sarah Straub – Tacheles EP

Die Liga der gewöhnlichen Gentlemen – GschichterIn aus dem Park Cafe

Luna Morgenstern – Taking The Blow EP

7fields – Under My Skin EP

Dominik Klein – Reflections EP

Paul Weber – Alles im Arsch EP

Fancy – MASQUERADE (Les Marionettes)

No Angels – 20

Die Prinzen – Krone der Schöpfung

Noah Levi – Indigo EP

People Club – Take Me Home EP

Claudia Koreck – Perlentaucherin

Emma Longard – Quieter Pt. 1 EP

Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert Vol. 8

Wincent Weiss – Vielleicht Irgendwann

VINTER – Seasons

Klee – Trotzalledem

Sarah Lombardi – Im Augenblick

Samuel Rösch – Geschichten

JORIS – Willkommen Goodbye

Diane Weigmann – Die Wahrheit liegt irgendwo dazwischen

Thomas Anders – Cosmic

Hanna Batka – Mitten in Berlin

Schorl3 – Sprudelpop EP

Blutengel – Fountain of Destiny

PeterLicht – Beton Und Ibuprofen

Iuna Lux – All of my Answers EP

Paso Doble & DJKC – Urknall

LINA – Meins EP

Peter Schilling – Vis Viva

miu – Corona Tapes EP

X-Perience – 555

Marquess – Turbulento

Das Moped – Erstaunlich Klar

Nico Santos – Nico Santos

Karen – Repeat

Alex Christensen & The Berlin Orchestra – Classical 90s Dance 3

Kiddo Kat – Piece of Cake (Album Review)
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