Album Review: Zwischen Den Welten Limitierte Fanbox by PUR
If you’re a fan of heartfelt melodies, emotional lyrics, and that special blend of Schlager and Ballad vibes, PUR’s Zwischen Den Welten Limitierte Fanbox is the kind of album that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. Released in 2018 across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland under Universal Music Group, this record feels like an old friend who knows exactly what to say when life gets messy.
Let’s dive into two tracks that stood out for me—because honestly, there’s so much good stuff here, but these two just hit differently.
First up: "Licht Ins Dunkel." This one hits hard right from the start. The mix of Nelson Müller’s vocals with those sweeping strings (shoutout to Hugo Rannou on cello!) creates this warm, almost cinematic vibe. It’s not overly polished—it has grit, soul, even. You can tell it’s about finding hope in dark times without being cheesy or over-the-top. And yeah, maybe I’m biased because everyone loves a song that makes them feel something real, but man, this track sticks with you. Like, you’ll hum it while brushing your teeth and wonder why no one else wrote a melody this catchy yet raw.
Then there’s "Freund Und Bruder," which is just… wow. If you’ve ever had a friendship that felt more like family, this one will wreck you—in the best way possible. Hartmut Engler and Götz v. Sydow clearly poured their hearts into the lyrics, and the arrangement by Martin Ansel gives it layers upon layers of emotion. There’s a moment midway where the music swells, and Peter Freudenthaler’s voice comes in—it’s goosebumps territory. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to tear up during a pop ballad, but here we are.
What really ties everything together is how well-crafted the whole package feels. From Carsten Klick’s photography to Goodgoodnotbad’s sleek layout design, the limited-edition fanbox screams care and thoughtfulness. Even the mastering by Robin Schmidt adds that crispness modern listeners crave without losing the organic charm of the performances.
One random thing I noticed? The credits read like a mini UN summit of talent. Cherry Gehring, Matthias Ulmer, Susanne Crawford on violin—it’s wild how many people contributed to making this sound so cohesive. Props to producers Götz v. Sydow, Hartmut Engler, and Martin Ansel for keeping things tight.
So yeah, Zwischen Den Welten isn’t perfect—but honestly, that’s part of its charm. It’s human. It’s relatable. It reminds me of late-night drives through empty streets or sitting alone at a café watching raindrops slide down the window. Unexpectedly comforting.
Oh, and fun fact: listening to “Affen Im Kopf” made me laugh out loud because who names a song "Monkeys In My Head" and pulls it off?! Only PUR could make existential confusion sound this catchy.
In short: if you’re looking for an album that speaks to both your heart and your feet, give this one a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up singing along to every word.
Rating: 8.5/10
Because sometimes imperfection is exactly what makes art unforgettable.
