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Drangsal Evolves Into Trio on Genre-Stretching New Album

Max Gruber recruited Lukas Korn with Marvin Holley to weave piano, strings, acoustic guitar into Drangsal’s new Indierock album

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Overview

  • Max Gruber expanded Drangsal from a solo act to a three-member band by recruiting Lukas Korn and Marvin Holley.
  • The album Aus keiner meiner Brücken die in Asche liegen ist je ein Phönix emporgestiegen features 17 Indierock tracks spanning 58:39 minutes.
  • Many songs incorporate piano, strings, acoustic guitar and choral elements in place of the usual synth-heavy arrangements.
  • Max Gruber initially struggled to cede creative control before learning to embrace his bandmates’ contributions during the recording process.
  • Lyrical themes remain melancholic and dreamy with dark humor and standout tracks like Funke & Benzin and Die satanischen Fersen showcase the album’s musical breadth.