Krautrock noob needs advice ...

I'm new to Krautrock and bought CAN - Landed today. I know it's not their best album, but it's not that bad - I've listened twice to it so far.

My question: how does the album related to Krautrock as a genre - are there albums/bands entirely different from it? Which albums should I go for, if I'm interested in freaked out improvisation/free-style songs like Vernal Equinox or Unfinished?

I suggest you send a PM to Philippe. He is the kraut master and he is always willing to help someone who is interested in his favourite genre of music!

Try Kraan

Friede and I know a lot about Krautrock too. our collection is full of it. try "Känguru" by Guru Guru, "Schwingungen" by Ash Ra Tempel and "Rocksession" by Embryo for a start. then you will have a good feeling for the bandwith of Krautrock

BaldJean wrote: Friede and I know a lot about Krautrock too. our collection is full of it. try "Känguru" by Guru Guru, "Schwingungen" by Ash Ra Tempel and "Rocksession" by Embryo for a start. then you will have a good feeling for the bandwith of Krautrock

Very good starters, when I started with kraut I didn't knew any of them but it's top recommendations here from BaldJean.

These bands are some of the spine of the kraut rock 

Rather surprised but pleased to see Amon Duul 2's  Dance Of The Lemmings in the Q/Mojo Prog Rock Special Edition's  top 40.

Kraan:  Live

Can: Tago Mago seems to be the one most folks refer too - but seee a couple fo reissues int he shops in the last week, included Landed.

Several books on the subject - one by 80's pop singer Julian Cope; Cosmic Egg by the brothers Freeman is onl yavailable 2nd hand. And the brothers Freeman in their store have a stock of an English translation of a German book on the subject, which looks to be an extensive discography with lots of cover art. Last Saturday Alan Freeman's showed me how they had progressed  with their software version of the 2nd edition of Cosmic Egg - it looks impressive and very comprehensive - however, it is still in progress (for instance I've just supplied them with some info on a Max Lasser album). There used to be a connection to parts of this database via their website Audion Ultima Thule.

Logos wrote: I don't know much about kraut rock myself, but "Tago Mago" by Can , "Phallus Dei" by Amon Düül II , "Second" by Agitation Free and "Neu!" by Neu! are among my favourites! I suggest you to listen to the experts of this genre more than me tho!

 

Why?

You seem to be an expert yourself 

Good recommendations 

Ohhhhh, almost forgot that Tangerine Dream is a German band.  Picked up the live Lagos LP last week for $1 at a charity shop.....one of those "best dollar ever spent" moments.

Conversely, also picked up the first Robert Plant solo LP for the same $1.....would gladly GIVE someone a dollar to take it off my hands....what muck!

krauthead wrote: Why? You seem to be an expert yourself  Good recommendations

Thanks!

Thanks for all your advice so far - it is greatly appreciated. I bought CAN - Future Days today, the other bands mentioned are not available in my local CD store. I'll see where I can get the more "obscure" items ...