Michael Kratz

TAFKATNO (CD SPECIAL LTD. PERSONALIZED EDITION - REGISTERED SHIPPING ONLY)

€ 10.99

shop id: 134
catalogue nr.: AOM011
genre: AOR / Westcoast
release date: 24-09-2021

FOR THIS PRODUCT THE ONLY SHIPPING METHOD ACCEPTED IS REGISTERED SHIPPING. ORDERS PLACED WITH STANDARD SHIPPING WILL BE REJECTED.

SPECIAL PERSONALIZED EDITION DETAILS: This special LTD. edition comes with a personalized printed card included, filled with the handwritten name of the buyer, number of the copy, and signature of Art of Melody Music label manager, that certifies the originality of the product. Moreover, an exclusive paper card handcrafted wraps the CD. A very special edition available in a strictly limited quantity of 30 copies, dedicated to all the music collectors out there.

TAFKATNO" is the new official studio album by Danish westcoast master, Michael Kratz. Following the great feedback received by music press and specialized media after the release of his previous solo album "Live Your Life", followed by the special collector's 3CD package "Live Your LIVE", Michael is finally back with another AOR/Westcoast work of art.


"TAFKATNO" features an outstanding list of special guests including Christian Warburg (Paul Young), Bruce Gaitsch (King Of Hearts, Madonna, Peter Cetera, Chicago, Elton John, Joe Cocker, Lionville), Torben Lysholm (Pangea, Mysterell, Acacia Avenue), Davide Gilardino & Luca Carlomagno (Mindfeels) and Janey Clewer (Peter Cetera, Bill Champlin, Michael Bolton, Michael Sembello among others). The mix was done Kawer Studios by Kasper Viinberg and Kratz himself, with mastering handled instead by Torben Lysholm @ SnakeRock.


"TAFKATNO" is scheduled for release on September 24, 2021 via Art Of Melody Music / Burning Minds Music Group. CD graphics have been designed by Aeglos Art (Wheels Of FirePlatens, Raintimes, Alchemy, Room Experience), with booklet featuring introductory liner notes written by Bengt Isaksson (Westcoast/AOR Music Network) and Kenneth Bremer (Blue Desert). Cover artwork concept and design thanks to Michael Kratz.

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TRACKLIST
01. Too Close To The Edge
02. The Highway
03. A Way To The Future
04. Without Your Love
05. You're The One
06. Let's Do Something Good
07. Someday
08. Everlasting Love
09. 10 minutes (00.37 / 00.47)
10. How Can A Man
11. Broken Souls (Bonus Track)

LINE UP
Michael Kratz: Vocals, Guitars & Drums
Kasper Viinberg: Backing Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion & Drums

Special guests:
Janey Clewer: Backing Vocals
Davide Gilardino: Backing Vocals
Torben Lysholm: Backing Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards & Bass
Christian Warburg: Guitars
Bruce Gaitsch: Guitars
Luca Carlomagno: Guitars
Mikkel Risum: Bass
Kenneth Bremer: Cardboard Box
Michael Kratz - TAFKATNO