13 & God - 13 God

Review by Ronen Manoach

13 & God’s 13 God: A Genre-Bending Odyssey You Didn’t Know You Needed Let’s get one thing straight: 13 God is not your average album. Released in 2005 by the transatlantic supergroup 13 & God—a mashup of Anticon’s leftfield rap wizards and Germany’s indie rock weirdos—it’s a wild ride through genres that shouldn’t work together but somehow do. Rock? Check. Electronic? Yup. Hip-hop with poetic verses you’ll rewind just to catch all the wordplay? Absolutely. Pop hooks sneaking up on you when you least expect it? Oh, they’re there. The brainchild of collaborators like Adam “Doseone” Drucker (the lyrical mad scientist) and Micha Acher (a multi-instrumental wizard), this record feels like a fever dream where indie rock meets experimental beats while someone whispers existential musings into your ear. It’s messy, it’s beautiful, and honestly, it’s kind of genius. Tracks That Stick: Ghostwork and Superman On Ice If I had to pick two tracks that still rattle around in my head years later, it’d be “Ghostwork” and “Superman On Ice.” Let’s start with “Ghostwork,” which kicks off the album like an old-school film projector flickering to life. The track builds slowly—subtle synths, haunting melodies, and Doseone’s voice floating in like he’s narrating some dystopian bedtime story. There’s something about the way the layers stack up here; it’s like watching clouds shift shapes. By the time the beat drops, you’re already hooked. It’s moody without being pretentious, experimental without losing its soul. Then there’s “Superman On Ice,” which might as well come with a warning label for how hard it hits. Markus Acher’s guitar licks give it an almost surf-rock vibe, but don’t let that fool you—this isn’t beach music. Jel’s drum programming adds a stuttering, off-kilter rhythm that makes you feel like you’re skating on thin ice yourself. And Doseone? He’s spitting bars so sharp they could cut glass, weaving metaphors that leave your brain scrambling to keep up. This song sticks because it refuses to sit still. One minute it’s playful, the next it’s heavy as hell, and by the end, you’re not even sure what hit you. Why Does 13 God Still Matter? What makes 13 God special isn’t just the genre-blurring chaos or the insane amount of talent packed into every track—it’s the way it captures a moment in time when boundaries were begging to be broken. In 2005, the world was still figuring out what post-internet music could sound like, and this album feels like a snapshot of that era’s creative explosion. It’s raw, unpolished, and brimming with personality—the kind of project no algorithm could ever replicate. But here’s the kicker: listening to 13 God today feels less like nostalgia and more like rediscovering an old friend who’s weirder and wiser than you remembered. It’s the musical equivalent of finding a dusty VHS tape in your attic and realizing it’s secretly a masterpiece. So yeah, if you haven’t heard 13 God, go listen to it. But fair warning—it might mess with your playlists forever. And hey, maybe that’s exactly what we need right now.

Artist: 13 & God
Album: 13 God

2005

Rating: 4.17

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Afterclap	3:51
Men of Station
Ghostwork	5:45
Men Of Station	3:48
If	4:19
Walk	6:19
Perfect Speed	3:36
Tin Strong	6:09
Low Heaven	4:32
Superman on Ice
Superman On Ice	7:16
Soft Atlas	3:51

Video

13 And God - Men Of Station

13 & God - If

Images

Catalog Numbers

abr0050, N11
abr0050, N12
N12

Labels

Anticon, Alien Transistor
alien transistor
Not On Label
Alien Transistor

Listen online

online luisteren
écouter en ligne
online anhören
escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online
ascolta in linea

Formats

2 × Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
Album
CD
LP
CDr
Promo
33 ⅓ RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	Pallas
Recorded At	Alien Research Center
Mixed At	Paul's Pop-Store
Mastered At	Abbey Road Studios
Manufactured By	Revolver USA
Distributed By	Revolver USA
Copyright (c)	Anticon Records
Published By	One Dollar Publishing

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Micha Acher
Keyboards	Micha Acher
Piano	Micha Acher
Trombone	Micha Acher
Computer	Micha Acher
Cello	Sebastian Hess (tracks: D1)
Clarinet	Ullrich Wangenheim (tracks: A1; B2)
Flute	Ullrich Wangenheim (tracks: A1; B2)
Drums	Martin Messerschmid (tracks: A3; D2)
Electronics	Martin Gretschmann
Synthesizer	Martin Gretschmann
Effects	Martin Gretschmann
Guitar	Max Punktezahl (tracks: B1; D2)
Mastered By	Chris Blair
MC	James Brandon Best (tracks: C2)
Mixed By	Martin Gretschmann
Other	Flo Steinleitner
Voice	Steffi Böhm (tracks: A3; B2; B3), Poni (tracks: B3), Valerie Trebeljahr (tracks: A1; B2; B3)
Electric Piano	Dax Pierson
Melodica	Dax Pierson
Organ	Dax Pierson
Body Percussion	Dax Pierson
Drum Machine	Dax Pierson
Banjo	Markus Acher
Sampler	Markus Acher
Turntables	Markus Acher
	,
Programmed By	Micha Acher
Arranged By	Micha Acher
Edited By	Martin Gretschmann
Featuring	Flo Steinleitner
Lyrics By	Adam Drucker, Markus Acher (tracks: A2, B1, C2)
Music By	13 + God
Percussion	Dax Pierson
Tape	Dax Pierson
Sampler [Mpc	Adam "Doseone" Drucker
Dr. Sample]	Adam "Doseone" Drucker
Synthesizer [Cz101	Adam "Doseone" Drucker
Micro-korg]	Adam "Doseone" Drucker
Drum Programming	Jeff "Jel" Logan
Performer	Flo Steinleitner
Synthesizer [Mpc	Adam 'Doseone' Drucker
Cz101	Adam 'Doseone' Drucker
Words By	Adam Drucker, Markus Acher (tracks: 2, 4, 8)

Notes

booklet with lyrics in cd-size
Plain white label CDr disc with a custom sticker added to the disc label. This reads "13 & God - The debut record by 13 & God, the super-group collaboration between the Notwist and Anticon's Themselves." Disc housed in a PVC sleeve.
Track names and times from media player.
© 2003 Anticon / Alien Transistor Records
Released in a Digipak.
Recorded at Alien Research Centre and mixed at Paul's Pop Store.
Comes in a digipak with lepporello booklet.
© 2005 anticon records
alien transistor records
Published by
A. Drucker: Onedollar Publishing (BMI)
J. Logan: 80s Office Party Music (BMI)
Dax Pierson: Leokuma Music (BMI)
Markus Acher: Abzocker Musikverlag/Waner [sic] Chappell (GEMA)
Michael Acher:Abzocker Musikverlag/Warner Chappell (GEMA)
Martin Gretschmann: Flirt99 (GEMA)
Plain cardboard sleeve with pasted-on paper label. Handwritten band name on CD-R.
Issued with an cd-size foldout insert with texts and credits.
The debut record by 13 & god, the super-group collaboration between the Notwist and anticon's themselves (doseone, jel & dax).
For promotional use only.
(C)2005 anticon/alien transistor
Category comes from matrix (not on sleeve nor cd)
Comes in a cardboard sleeve.

Barcodes

Barcode (String): 655035505015
Barcode (Printed): 6 55035 50501 5
Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): N 11-A -11091
Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): N 11-B -11091
Matrix / Runout (Side C, stamped): N 11-C -11092
Matrix / Runout (Side D, stamped): N 11-D -11092
Label Code: 00197
Barcode: 6 55035 50501 5
Barcode (Text): 6 55035 50502 2
Barcode (String): 655035505022
Matrix / Runout: RPP-CA CR52760 13 & GOD S/T ABR0050
Barcode (Scanned): 655035505022
Label Code: LC 00197
Matrix / Runout: www.handlewithcare.de N12 A417898-01
Mastering SID Code: ifpi L571
Mould SID Code: IFPI 9718
Other (Label Code): LC00197
Matrix / Runout: A417898-01 www.handlewithcare.de N12

About 13 & God

Mostly known as 13&God, the project is a collaboration begun in 2004 between members of the groups and from the Bay Area, California, USA and The Notwist from Weilheim, Germany.

Name Vars

13 & God (The Notwist & Themselves)
13 + God
13 And God
13&God
13&goD
13&god
13+God

Members

Micha Acher
Martin Gretschmann
Dax Pierson
Markus Acher
Jordan Dalrymple
Adam Drucker
Jeffrey Logan

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *13 God* by 13 & God is like a musical melting pot? Released in 2005, it blends genres like rock, electronic, hip hop, and pop. The album was a collaboration between artists from the US, Germany, UK, and Europe, giving it a truly international vibe. Micha Acher played a ton of instruments—bass, keyboards, trombone, you name it. Meanwhile, Adam "Doseone" Drucker added his own flair with turntables and synthesizers. With its mix of indie rock, experimental sounds, and leftfield beats, the album feels like a journey through different worlds. Tracks like *Superman On Ice* and *Low Heaven* showcase this eclectic blend perfectly. It’s wild how so many creative minds came together to make something so unique!

Comments

alexrandomemotion

2025-03-14

Was given this album in maybe 2005 by a guy who got it from his brother and lord knows where he got it from. Thankful I was fortunate enough to hear this song it's one of my all time favorites just listening to it tonight for the first time in years. It makes me sad that more people haven't had the chance to hear this song just a real beauty of a song

medicalmotivationwmalcolm

2025-03-14

Sublime

zarakykenchan

2025-03-14

Probably it will not reach you,
but thank you a lot for these reduced lines, hitting my core and giving me some kind of comfort in taking my time. Means a lot!