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The Charcoal Sunset: Souvenirs (LP)

1-LP 12“ vinyl (140g), with leaflet. 10 tracks. Total playing time approx. 42 min.

The Charcoal Sunset – Souvenirs
Debut album on Bear Family Records® – Out April 10, 2026

Some stories cannot be told in fast-forward. They need the dust of the road, the glow of late-night lights, and the patience of passing years. The Berlin-based Americana outfit The Charcoal Sunset, led by singer, songwriter and frontman Juri Member, is writing exactly that kind of story.

Since forming in 2007, the band has built a reputation as one of the most authentic hidden gems of the German roots scene. Their gift for atmospheric storytelling, handcrafted arrangements and emotional honesty did not go unnoticed: Rolling Stone honored them with “Demo of the Month,” and their early recordings drew enthusiastic praise from regional and national music critics alike. On stage, they proved their class supporting international acts such as The Avett Brothers and Seth Lakeman, demonstrating that Americana from Berlin can sound just as rooted, raw and compelling as anything coming out of Nashville or Austin.

With “Souvenirs,” released on April 10, 2026, The Charcoal Sunset present their debut album on Bear Family Records®. A statement. A new beginning. And at the same time the distilled essence of years marked by departures, detours and artistic growth.

Musically, the band confidently moves between Americana, folk and roots rock - with an intensity and narrative depth that need not shy away from comparisons to artists like Ryan Bingham, Lucinda Williams or The Avett Brothers. Warm guitars, organic arrangements and a production that breathes the spirit of analogue days create a sound that feels timeless yet firmly grounded in the present.

Nine of the album’s ten tracks are original compositions written by Juri Member. His songs speak of departure and loss, of memories that linger and roads that only reveal their meaning in hindsight. Each track carries his unmistakable signature - poetic, direct and free of affectation.

“Souvenirs” is more than just an album title. It is a collection of musical keepsakes - preserved in the sound of a band that has nothing left to prove, but everything to say.
The Charcoal Sunset - Souvenirs. Out April 10, 2026 on vinyl. Americana with conviction, heart and substance.
  • Debut album on Bear Family Records® – a strong new voice in contemporary Americana.
  • Authentic Berlin-based Americana with international stage experience.
  • Nine original songs written by frontman Juri Member.
  • Warm analogue-inspired production and handcrafted arrangements.
  • For fans of Ryan Bingham, Lucinda Williams and The Avett Brothers.

Article properties:The Charcoal Sunset: Souvenirs (LP)

  • Interpret: The Charcoal Sunset

  • Album titlle: Souvenirs (LP)

  • Genre Country

  • Label Bear Family Records

  • Preiscode BAF
  • Geschwindigkeit 33 U/min
  • Record Grading Mint (M)
  • Sleeve Grading Mint (M)
  • Artikelart CD

  • Vinyl weight 140g Vinyl
  • Vinyl record size LP
  • EAN: 4000127190086

  • weight in Kg 0.1
Charcoal Sunset, The - Souvenirs (LP) CD 1
01If Jesus Was AmericanThe Charcoal Sunset
02SouvenirsThe Charcoal Sunset
03Basement BluesThe Charcoal Sunset
04Monkey TonkThe Charcoal Sunset
05For The TurnstilesThe Charcoal Sunset
06Statue Of LibertyThe Charcoal Sunset
07Rolling Like A WaveThe Charcoal Sunset
08Sweet Harsh WindsThe Charcoal Sunset
09The Kind Of Man I AmThe Charcoal Sunset
10LullabyThe Charcoal Sunset
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24 Apr 2026

Zeitlose Souvenirs von einer Berliner Americana-Band!

Auch ein Comeback nach 15 jähren kann die Zukunft der Musik sein und die Vergangenheit ist noch lange nicht vergangen ..

10 Apr 2026

Wer Americana mag dem sei dieses Album wärmstens empfohlen!!

Was ich zuerst dachte, als ich dieses Album anhörte war: Was für irre hochwertig produzierte Aufnahmen. Platten aus dem zeitgenössischen Country/Americana Genre in dieser Qualität kenne ich sonst fast nur aus Amerika oder Kanada. Aber nein, das hier ist eine Berliner Band. Bemerkenswert. Hätte ich es vorher nicht gewusst, hätte ich gedacht es sind Nordamerikaner. Sie haben auch schon einiges rausgebracht, mehr erfährt man auf ihrer Homepage: https://www.thecharcoalsunset.com/
Ich habe zwar einige gute Alben dieser Richtung im Regal, bin aber kein Fachmann. Darum sei mir verziehen, wenn ich die eigentlichen Einflüsse von The Charcoal Sunset nicht auf Anhieb korrekt benennen kann. Die Songs auf dem Album hören sich für mich nach Steve Earle, Charlie Parr, Conor Oberst, ein bisschen Bob Dylan, ein bisschen Neil Young an - damit man eine Idee davon bekommt. Eine wunderbare handgemachte Mischung aus Bluegrass, Appalachian, Country, Blues, Rock’n’Roll und Folk, eben eine Antithese zum heutigen Country-Disco-Pop, wenn Ihr wisst, was ich meine.
Bis auf ein Coverstück von Neil Young sind alle Songs selbstgeschrieben. Hier lohnt es sich mal genauer zuzuhören. Und so ist das wohl mit Americana und Roots Musik – das sind die Songs, die oft von den Sehnsüchten und dem Leben derer sprechen, die sich seit Generationen am amerikanischen Traum abstrampeln und dabei immer wieder auf der Verliererseite stehen. Ich glaube, John Steinbeck würde das moderne Americana lieben.
Doch die Tracks wirken nicht nur durch ihre guten Texte. Sie „sprechen“ musikalisch. Eine wohlige Melancholie klingt bei der Musik von The Charcoal Sunset stets mit, doch keineswegs Hoffnungslosigkeit. Da geht was über das Bauchgefühl.
Das Album wechselt zwischen schnelleren und ein paar Midtempo Songs. Mir gefiel am besten „Statue of Liberty“. Deswegen hab ich noch mal ein älteres live Video davon in die Kommentare gestellt. Sehr genial auch und besonders gute Lyrics hat „If Jesus Was An American“. Als Absacker dann eine tolles langsames Lied mit „Lullaby“ am Ende. Ich finde, dass muss bei so einem Album einfach so sein, das macht die Sache rund. Wer Americana mag, also ich mag es, dem sei dieses Album wärmstens empfohlen.

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Tracklist
Charcoal Sunset, The - Souvenirs (LP) CD 1
01 If Jesus Was American
02 Souvenirs
03 Basement Blues
04 Monkey Tonk
05 For The Turnstiles
06 Statue Of Liberty
07 Rolling Like A Wave
08 Sweet Harsh Winds
09 The Kind Of Man I Am
10 Lullaby