Chilli & Mario Fingerprints (LP)

(Part Records) 17 tracks

The talented singer Chilli is known to the scene through her Austrian band Chilli And The Baracudas, but also to a wider television audience through the third season of “The Voice Of Germany” as a participant in the Boss Hoss team.

Mario Oehlmann, founding member and guitarist of the old teddy boy rock'n'rollers Foggy Mountain Rockers from Bonn, is also no stranger. The two have known each other since 2011, and shortly afterwards the duo proved to be a perfect songwriting team, quickly putting together a competent band with musician friends such as Sören Heinze (piano, also Big Bad Shakin'), Harold Van Lierop (bass, also 57 Fairlaine and Pipeline 61) and Richard Schuurs (drums, also Backdraft and 57 Fairlaine).

Since 2013, this has resulted in these 17 songs, which form a wonderful round dance with clear, modern production, from neo-rockabilly and rock'n'roll to country elements and doo-wop-infused ballads. While Chilli dominates the vocals and Mario shines on guitar, songs such as “Kiss Me Quick”, “Stingy Louise” and “Tough Lover” are real gems, especially as they are all original compositions.

Rounded off by beautifully stylish artwork, the album has a total playing time of over 45 minutes.