While doing tour-chasing in Florida, I am very glad when I am able to prepare postings for Flyctory.com beforehand, especially album reviews. One of the albums released on 14th October 2022 which attracted my attention is the self-titled release by the German band Atlas Bird. Here is my review.
Atlas Bird – About The Artists
Atlas Bird are a pop duo from Leipzig, Germany. They released their debut EP Escape in 2017, followed by a second one, Dua Lux, two years later. Finally, Martin Schröder-Zabel (vocals, guitar) and Axel Kunz (drums, piano) started to work on their debut album in Hamburg in summer 2021.
Atlas Bird – Atlas Bird – Track by Track
The ten track album lasts 38 minutes.
1. Francis International
Even though the track also has some more intense moments, Francis International is overall a rather slow and relaxed opener for the self-titled album. Nice work by Martin Schröder-Zabel, who is driving the song with very nice guitar works as well as a really present vocal performance.
2. Onyx
Onyx is a rather slow and not too present listen for almost the first two minutes At that point, Atlas Bird are increasing the power of listening. This helps to have a more memorable performance, even though my over rating of this song would not be too strong.
3. My Very Own Blood
Call it alternative or simply space pop – My Very Own Blood is a very atmospheric listen. The more I listen to it, the more I enjoy it. One of my favorite listens.
4. All The Cities I Know
Melodically, All The Cities I Know does not emancipate too much from its predecessor. Overall, I feel that the songs so far are rather close to each other. Let’s see whether Atlas Bird present themsevles more versatile later on this album.
5. Kiss Away
The almost four minute Kiss Away takes quite a while to develop towards a very present pop song. Thus, it takes me almost until the last minute of this track to enjoy the fifth song of the album a bit more.
6. Fine Line
Fine Line works with electronic vibes and rhythm more intensively than the songs before. I personally don’t like that touch too much, but the Germans use it wisely and thus define a very nice new style on this album.
7. Moonchild
The strumming guitar style and the very basic drumming on Moonchild reminds me of folk-pop songs. Very nice work on the microphone side again.
8. Lovers & Leavers
The keyboard part is more dominant at Lovers & Leavers than in other songs of the album. I feel that this is really a beautiful arrangement. The 3:21 minutes feel a bit of length, but I enjoy the listen.
9. Mine
The stronger presence of rock-style guitar sounds nicely connects Mine with the songs at the beginning of the album.
10. The Station
The album is closing with the only track which is shorter than three minutes. Some piano tunes on a slow track with vocal performances by both Atlas Bird members. A nice way to quit this album.
Atlas Bird – Atlas Bird – Spotify
Here is Atlas Bird on Spotify:
Atlas Bird – Atlas Bird – My View
Atlas Bird is a nice album by a German band. I however feel that they could do better. The second part of the album feels much more versatile. Definitely an interesting listen.
2022 Music Postings About German Artists
Here are all my Music & Media postings released in 2022 related to German Artists:

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Flyctory.com – My Favorite Songs 2022

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Sündflut – Basta! EP

Nina Hagen – Unity

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Neufundland – Grind

Boppin’ B – Saxbomb

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David Gramberg – Where Have You Gone EP

Karo Lynn – A Line in My Skin

Samuel Rösch – Für den Augenblick EP

Bad Temper Joe – Glitter & Blues

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 18 November 2022)

Milky Chance (18th November 2022, Cologne)

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Sarah Connor – Not So Silent Night

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 11 November 2022)

Tina Tandler – Songs for Saxophone

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Superläuche – Superläuche

Alexander Ludwig (2nd November 2022, Cologne)

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Hostage – Memento Mori

Wally – Alles halb so wild

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 21 October 2022)

Avantasia – A Paranormal Evening With The Moonflower Society

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 14 October 2022)

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SLIXS – Quer Bach 3

Allee der Diktatoren – Dieses kleine bisschen Wut

Magical Heart – Heartsonic

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Kill Strings – Limbo

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 16 September 2022)

U96 – 20,000 Meilen unter dem Meer

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Blind Guardian – The God Machine

Roland Kaiser – Perspektiven

Jolina Carl – Hallo, ich bin Jolina Carl

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Drei Meter Feldweg – Durak

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Luna Klee – Mein Kopf, mein Bauch, mein Herz

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Vanessa Mai – Metamorphose

Versus Goliath – Liebe & Chaos

Gipsy Kings & More Than Words (11th August 2022, Cologne)

HAVET – Mamas Lullaby EP

Marie Reim – Bist Du dafür bereit?

Pete Wolf Band – Crosswalk To Nowhere EP

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Broken Forest – Wild At Heart EP

Zeitflug – Echte Freunde

LustfingeR – LustfingeR

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She Bites – Super Hero

Heischneida – Heischneida II

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Philipp Eisenblätter – Das Jahr, das sich um eins verschiebt

Confirmation – Survive EP

More Than Words – Today (Make Today Be the Best Day of Your Life)

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

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Sophie Fellner – Brown Eyes EP

Traitor – Exiled To The Surface

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Breathe Your Last – Apocalypse

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Leepa – Brain Freeze EP

Chris Colter – Nice To Be Back To Be Back Nice

Charly Klauser – Mehr

The Cumberland River Project – A Smell of Gravy

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April Art – P.O.K.E.R.F.A.C.E.

Clara Louise – Enough Is Enough

Kasalla – Rudeldiere

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Fräulein Frey – Ein Wagnis

Dan O’ Clock – Seelenhippie EP

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Karaboom – Follow Your Heart

Wucan – Heretic Tongues

Like Mint – I Wish I Was Awake EP

Shameless – So Good, You Should….

Marius Müller-Westernhagen – Das eine Leben

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J.B.O. – Planet Pink

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Mina Richman – Jaywalker EP

Julian Reim – In meinem Kopf

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 29 April 2022)

Tino Z – Highwayman

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Geschwister David – Verrückt es nicht zu tun

Axel Rudi Pell – Lost XXIII

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Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 08 April 2022)

Mrs. Greenbird – Love You To The Bone

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Max Paul Maria – Paradigm Beach

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KIDSØ – Fir

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The Keltics – 9

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Gampe – Tiny House Blues

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Spoon And The Forkestra – The Fondest Flinch EP

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