On April 27, DJ Hell will release Teufelswerk (German for “Devil’s Work.”) on Gigolo Records.  Across 16 tracks divided into two themes, “Night” and “Day”. The nocturnal side offers a contemporary interpretation of Chicago house and Detroit techno. Its sunnier sister disc finds Hell embracing the groove of his roots. The album sounds unlike anything he’s produced in the past. But at the same time, Hell has drawn on his wealth of experience and put everything he knows into Teufelswerk.

Those familiar with Hell’s earlier albums, 1998’s Munich Machine and 2004’s NY Muscle, will recognize the “Night” half of this double-album. A raw mix of Chicago and Detroit influences combined with Hell’s electronics, this portion is for the dancefloor. Ten-minute jams such as “Wonderland” and “Electronic Germany” and “The Disaster”, the single produced by Hell and longstanding collaborators Mijk van Dijk and &Me, are all featured on the album.

More on Teufelswerk after the break…

Hell also hooked up once more with hip-hop superstar P. Diddy for freestyle jack-track and future single, “The DJ”. The pair had worked before on “Let’s Get Ill” and “Check This.” However, the most pleasant, eyebrow-raising moment here is the collaboration with Bryan Ferry, “U Can Dance”. This disco burner is a highlight of Teufelswerk.

“The Angst”, the lead single from Teufelswerk (and first single from the “Day” CD) will show the direction Hell is taking with Peter Kruder at the controls. For Hell, Teufelswerk rounds up his life’s work so far – and he has already led a remarkable life. It is dramatic, beautiful, dark and soulful, a milestone in German electronic music. “Teufelswerk represents the music in the best way: it’s the work of the devil, and it’s the work of me, the work of Hell.” – Dj Hell

“TEUFELSWERK”
TRACKLISTING

CD1 – “NIGHT”
1. “U Can Dance” (Featuring vocals from Bryan Ferry)
2. “Electronic Germany”
3. “The DJ” (Featuring P. Diddy)
4. “The Disaster”
5. “Bodyfarm2”
6. “Hellracer”
7. “Wonderland”
8. “Friday, Saturday, Sunday”

CD2 – “DAY”
1. “Germania”
2. “The Angst” & “The Angst Pt. 2”***
3. “Carte Blanche”
4. “Nightclubbing”
5. “I Prefer Women To Men Anyway”
6. “Action (Interlude)”
7. “Hell’s Kitchen”
8. “Silver Machine” (Hawkwind cover)