"Auf Wiedersehen, Me Duck" is the latest release from Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer

It is a carefully crafted album of original songs, delivered in delicate, open arrangements, which give the album a fresh, live feel.

Paul and Karen’s voices compliment each other beautifully. For example, the added depth created by their vocal harmonies in ´What if My Pockets Were Empty?’, bring an emotional poignancy to this re-vamped release. The song, which discusses homelessness and modern-day poverty, was originally released as a single in 2021, raising funds for the homeless.

I enjoyed the recurring theme of ´working in the factories´ which features in songs such as ‘Our Golden Age’ and ‘The Answer’, where Paul recounts first-hand tales of labouring in the potteries of Stoke-On-Trent. These more sincere songs contrast well with the lighter-hearted numbers, such as ‘The Rejected Songwriter’s Club’. This track also gives plenty of space for the excellent fiddle work of Ciaran Algar.

Overall, this is a well considered and produced album; the variety of song topics and the arrangements of Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer, keeps the listener interested and engaged throughout.

Also worth an honourable mention, is the plastic-free, eco-friendly cork packaged digi pack of their physical CD, which will hopefully inspire more artists to look for environmentally friendly solutions.

Eclectic, performed with passion and with excellent musicianship, this album is worth a listen for any fans of folk and acoustic singer-songwriters!

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Spotify: Listen to the album on Spotify here

Bandcamp: https://paulwalkerkarenpfeiffer1.bandcamp.com/music

VIDEO Premiere of Diamonds & Rust with Folk Radio UK: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2022/06/video-premiere-paul-walker-karen-pfeiffer-diamonds-and-rust

Watch the ´Diamonds and Rust´ video on YouTube here