Album Review: Liebe Mutter by Mary Roos, Anita Pfeiffer, Karl Gross & Co.
Alright, so I’ve been spinning Liebe Mutter lately—it’s this heartfelt Volksmusik gem from Germany that just hits different. Released under the Starlet label, it's packed with tracks about mothers, love, and all those feels you didn’t know you needed in your life. You’ve got Mary Roos, Anita Pfeiffer, Karl Gross, plus Ein Chor Und Orchester Hubert Deuringer bringing the whole vibe together. It’s folk-y, warm, and super wholesome—like a big hug for your ears.
Now, let me tell ya, there are some real standouts on here. The opening track, "Es Gibt Eine Frau, Die Dich Niemals Vergißt" (translation: “There’s a Woman Who Will Never Forget You”), is one of those songs that sneaks up on you. At first listen, it sounds like classic Volksmusik—gentle melodies, lush orchestration—but then the lyrics sink in. It’s basically an ode to unconditional maternal love, and honestly? It made me call my mom. No joke. By the second verse, I was like, "Wow, moms really do put up with a lot." Props to Mary Roos for delivering vocals that feel both tender and powerful.
Another track that stuck with me is "Mutter, Du Weinst Ja" (“Mother, Why Are You Crying?”). This one’s hauntingly beautiful. Anita Pfeiffer takes the lead here, and her voice has this raw emotion that cuts straight through. Like, you can almost picture the scene—a quiet room, maybe a candle flickering, someone comforting their mom who’s carrying the weight of the world. The strings swell at just the right moments, adding layers of heartbreak and hope. Honestly, if this song doesn’t make you tear up even a little bit, you might be a robot.
The rest of the album keeps the theme going strong—tracks like "Mütterlein, Gute Nacht" and "Ich Hab Dich Ja So Lieb, Mein Mütterlein" keep things cozy but also bittersweet. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows; there’s a lot of nostalgia and longing woven into these tunes. And yeah, sure, Volksmusik isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but man, does this record have soul.
Here’s the thing though—listening to Liebe Mutter feels kinda like stepping back in time. Not just because of the genre or era, but because it reminds you how much simpler emotions used to be portrayed. There’s no overthinking here, no trying too hard to sound cool. Just honest music about loving and appreciating moms, which, honestly, we could use more of today.
Fun fact: halfway through writing this review, I realized most people probably wouldn’t expect such depth from Volksmusik. But hey, sometimes the simplest things leave the biggest impressions. If anything, this album proves that good music doesn’t need flashy gimmicks—it just needs heart.
Oh, and random thought: whoever decided to name the label “Starlet” clearly had a sense of humor. Moms as starlets? Love it.
