The reason why German albums sold in North America are so often compilations of beer-drinking songs such as this compilation of 14 all-time favorites from the Bavarian Beer Singers is that drinking beer is very important in Germany. Not because the beer is so good, indeed a good reason per se, but because it is a venue to socialize and enjoy the company of other people. All Germans know most if not all of these songs by heart--from "Trink, Trink, Brüderlein Trink" to "Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit"--and they can evoke homesickness or nostalgia. The liner notes give these instructions "How to enjoy this album":

This is a unique recording of German Folk Songs, sung by three singers in beautiful harmonies. The songs were sung in the spirit in which they were originally intended: bringing people together through music. With free improvisations on the old melodies and instrumental interludes with flute, guitar, violin, and mouthorgan this album wants to invite people to sing along to enjoy the heartopening joy of using one's own voice.