Wanderlust, the search for identity and the certainty of the uncertain form the concept behind Max Herre’s latest album, "Athen". The former leader of Freundeskreis collects songs with similar themes on his playlist for long trips. Ranging in genre, they deal primarily with insurmountable obstacles, places that invoke longing, the desire for freedom, fantasies and lost dreams. This nuanced playlist is a peek inside the multifaceted mind of the musician, showing his love for hip-hop, R&B, and Bossa Nova.