The new album "Clowns & Angels" by 17 Hippies finds clarity in the confusion of today's world. It's about reclaiming a space to truly "be", beyond just getting by with whatever life throws at us. By staying authentic, we can rise above the masks and deceptions that pull us down and find something higher.

Musically, the album reflects how we're caught between extremes: groovy rhythms and traditional instrumentals sit side by side with songs that hit you right in the heart. Original compositions blend seamlessly with traditional pieces, taking you on a journey that reimagines the old while telling stories of the present.

One moment, you're hearing a hauntingly beautiful waltz from the Escadilla Mountains in Arizona, and the next, you're swept into the whimsical world of an opera-obsessed woman named "Gisèle", watching life go by from her top-floor window. Then, you're joining a lively singalong with "Fahnen und Parolen", celebrating a fresh start by leaving the past behind. You'll dance to a virtuosic Brazilian forró, laugh at the vaudeville-style humor of moving on in "Je démissionne", and march along with the rebellious anthem of "Clowns & Angels".

The album weaves together a patchwork of emotions and stories. You'll even hear hints of progressive Balkan beats and an old-school blues track, creating a rich and varied soundscape that invites you to dive in and get lost.
Their female-voiced homage to Kraftwerk's "Das Model" is a perfect example of how effortlessly 17 Hippies blend musical history with their unique mix of humor and grandeur.