Voodoo Jürgens Announces New Album "Gschnas": The Viennese Poet and His Fourth Masterpiece
If you live in Vienna, you can't avoid him. And if you appreciate good songwriting, you definitely can't. Voodoo Jürgens, the poet with the smoky voice and stories straight from the Viennese underground, is back. This time with a new album bearing the promising name "Gschnas." Anyone lucky enough to have already heard it nods knowingly: word in the industry is already buzzing that it will be his fourth consecutive masterpiece.
"Gschnas" – More Than Just a Word
The title says it all. Gschnas, the Viennese word for masquerade, for fuss and fanfare, but also for something not to be taken entirely seriously – that's precisely the world of Voodoo Jürgens. He plays with roles, with clichés, with the very soul of the city. And yet, or perhaps precisely because of that, every one of his songs rings as true as an April weather forecast. The new work promises this exact mix: profound lyrics that make you laugh while crying inside, and melodies that immediately burrow their way into your ear.
What fans can expect:
- Pure Viennese Charm: Voodoo Jürgens stays true to himself, singing in Viennese dialect – but in a way that anyone with ears to hear can understand.
- Stories from Next Door: From the corner local dive bar to the late-night subway station – his characters are everywhere.
- That Unmistakable Voice: Smoky, raspy, but always full of soul. A sound like a good, robust wine.
"Soccer Games Aren't Healthy for Me"
But Voodoo Jürgens wouldn't be Voodoo Jürgens if he only talked about music. The man also has opinions on the beautiful game. Over a beer recently, he admitted: "Soccer games aren't healthy for me." And you can understand that if you know him. He flinches at every tackle, suffers with his team, curses a blue streak – as if he were right there on the pitch. For him, it's not a relaxed Sunday pastime, but a battle of nerves. But it's precisely this passion, this total immersion, that defines him as an artist. Whether at the flea market or in the stadium: Voodoo Jürgens is always in the thick of it, never just on the sidelines.
The new album "Gschnas" will be released this fall, and one can only wonder what stories he'll pull out of his hat this time. If you believe the first reviews – and why wouldn't you? – then one thing is certain: the man simply cannot make a bad album. He is and remains the unofficial king of Viennese song, even if he'd never admit it himself. He's far too modest, too down-to-earth for that. Or as they say in Vienna: a real sweetheart.
So: ears open and listen up when "Gschnas" drops. It'll be a treat for anyone who loves honest music – and maybe even for those who find soccer not so healthy either.