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Meg Pfeiffer – Red Wine Philosophy

Florian Buechtingby Florian Buechting

Meg Pfeiffer - Red Wine Philosophy

Meg Pfeiffer - Red Wine Philosophy
4.6

Rating

 4.6/5

Flyctory.com Pros

  • Very straight and relaable stories
  • Very characteristic style with limited musical elements
  • 16 songs

In August 2024, I featured Meg Pfeiffer’s album Perspective. Almost a year later, she is back with a new record. Here is my review of Red Wine Philosophy, which will be published on 8th August 2025.

Meg Pfeiffer – About The Artist

The 1983-born Meg Pfeiffer is a German singer-songwriter. Growing up in the GDR, she started with country music songs. Her country version of Lady Gaga’s Poker Face is the only song which made it to the German Top 100 Charts so far (2010, #78). At that time, she had already released two albums, One (1992) and Man from the Woods Vol. 1 (2007). During recent years, there have been significantly more frequent major releases by Pfeiffer. Quite some of her songs are recorded with her husband, the Italian guitarist Luca Stricagnoli. They are married since 2020.

 

Meg Pfeiffer – Red Wine Philosophy – Track by Track

The sixteen track album lasts 61 minutes.

1. Kill Me

The opener Kill Me sets the direction for the album. Fine pop songs with an Americana influence, paired with Meg Pfeiffer’s gentle voice and relatable storytelling. The first track on her Red Wine Philosophy is thereby nicely lead by the bass groove in the background.

2. Call the Assassin

In the second song already, Meg Pfeiffer thinks to Call the Assassin. The song reminds me of some Taylor Swift releases, with the track having a strong focus on the vocals. This makes it feel very intimate and modern. It feels to limit to what it is necessary to deliver its message – an that is working out well.

3. My Man (feat. Luca Stricagnoli)

Who would be a better collaborator for My Man than Meg Pfeiffer’s man himselve, Luca Stricagnoli? The single release heads much more into a country-pop direction. Still, it keeps the attitude of the songs before. Despite the stronger rhythm, it feels calm and unagitated, relatable and truthful.

4. Interlude 111 (At the Lighthouse)

With just slightly more than two minutes, the fourth track is shorter than most songs on the album. Nonetheless, it is not “just” an interlude, as the title might suggest. Again, the song presents a very intimate setting, which is having a dreaming touch this time. The gentle fade-out makes it stay in your mind.

5. That Last Drink

How can I rip you out of my heart fast is the opening line of the chorus of That Last Drink. Unfortunate relationships and connections are a core topic of the Red Wine Philosophy. Again, it is especially Pfeiffer’s vocal presentation, which turns the song into a fascinating listen. Between dream-pop and alternative country, Meg Pfeiffer defines her own style – and it works out very well.

6. Sadist

So far, the record majorly sent gentle and calm messages. This is majorly the case for Sadist as well. However, at the chorus, anger and frustration breaks out of Pfeiffer and she is loud, rocking, uses intense synth sounds. The song would not work out without that.

7. Busy Table

Drink for one and a table for many – the song desribes the struggle with feeling isolated. Later in the song, Pfeiffer asks am I so different?. After a rather quiet warm-up, the song more and more develops towards a really fine pop track. Noone knows I am so lonely at a busy table. A story many listeners will be able to relate to.

8. Interlude 222 (The Kite)

The second interlude track even lasts almost three minutes. The track is a beautifully recorded piano driven fine melody. Pfeiffer presents the track in her clear high voice. Again, the arrangement of the song is absolutely impressing.

9. Summertime

The melody of Summertime rather feels like a spring song to me. The song is growing and more and more reaches its full bloom. This steady crescendo is an element you find on many Red Wine Philosophy tracks. They lead to a really nice catch.

10. Occassional Listener

The acoustic guitar is going for a country-style vibe from the very beginning. Despite the melody of the tenth track of the album has a nice ease, it comes with a strong and sad statement. I had many friends, but no one let me down like you. Later in the chorus, she states there is no coming back. The setting makes the strong message very digestible and turns it into an enjoyable listen.

11. Give Me Hell

The following four minutes are taking by Give Me Hell. There are darker and rhythmic parts in the later parts of the song, but it starts with rather heavenly vibes. The songs on this record typically come with a greatly written arc of suspense. Give Me Hell is a great example for that.

12. Interlude 333 (Hope)

The third interlude of the album is subtitled as Hope. With its long piano intro, the three minute track indeed feels like an interlude initially. However, this song is not an instrumental and strikes with a beautiful vocal performance later. Really nice.

13. The Other Woman

The Other Woman is rather rhythmic and thus has a rather pop-ish signature. It’s for the best when it’s the worst for me. The struggle of a break-up is really nice and relatable in here again. The stanzas underline the struggle with very monotonous vocals.

14. Anonymous Hero

Anonymous Hero reminds me of Call the Assassin at the beginning of Red Wine Philosophy. The songs do have their own story and character, but both come with this songwriting excellence, which feels to suck you into their story immediately while listening.

15. Last Lesson to Learn

I especially like the chorus Last Lesson to Learn. The beginning of it comes with a lovely groove, which is one of the key elements of this track. Nonetheless, Meg Pfeiffer presents herself in her musical comfort zone, the stanzas have the fine, angelic touch of most of the tracks on this record.

16. Solo Sipper

Just barely missing the five minute mark, the closing Solo Sipper is the longest track of the album. I just found a way to move. A song, which nicely connects to the beginning of the album.

 

Meg Pfeiffer – Red Wine Philosophy – Spotify

I will add the Spotify widget once the album has been released. 

 

Meg Pfeiffer – Red Wine Philosophy – My View

I really like Meg Pfeiffer’s Red Wine Philosophy. The press kit calls the album blazingly honest. Indeed, the German singer-songwriter feels to be extremely straight in here. This leads to fascinating, relatable stories in a very personal and characteristic musical environment.

Favorite Song: Last Lesson to Learn

 

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