3 SHADES - THANK GOD FOR BEATNIKS (CD - USED m-/m-)

"3 Shades is a collective of musicians (and guests) that one could call a "Supergroup". Based in and around Munich/Germany the group was founded 9 years ago. Famous for their rare but exciting live performances it was just a question of time before they released their debut album. And they had time. But now the waiting is over and "Thank God For Beatniks" is ready to enter/penetrate your ears. 3 Shades are four well-known musicians - in Munich, Europe and around the world. First we have Ivica Vucelic (Dis*ka, Die Regierung, Ligthnin' Ivi, well known dealer of vintage bicycles, cook and promoter of the famous Club2) on guitar, pedals and vocals. Carl Oesterheld (Carlo Fashion, F.S.K., MS John Soda, Tied & Tickled Trio) plays organ, harmonium, glockenspiel, metalloph. Markus Acher (The Notwist, Tied & Tickled Trio, Village of Savoonga, Lali Puna, 13 & God) plays drums, organ, percussion and sings. His brother Micha Acher (The Notwist, dem Tied & Tickled Trio, MS John Soda) plays bass, organ, trombone and trumpet. on and percussion. On their debut record "Thank God For Beatniks" the band explores soundscapes, rhythm-patterns and moods in mullticolored shades. Some of them filled with whirling sunbeams, others covered with smokey dust." (label info)