Cluster - Zuckerzeit [1974, vinyl, brain]

1974
lbl: Brain
#: BRAIN 1065
electronic, rock
krautrock, psychedelic, candy
160/256kbps
mohs hubscale: chromium

A1.		Hollywood
A2.		Caramel
A3.		Rote Riki
A4.		Rosa
A5.		Caramba
B1.		Fotschi Tong
B2.		James
B3		Marzipan
B4.		Rotor
B5.		Heiße Lippen

producer - Cluster , Michael Rother
Moebius (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B3, B5) , Roedelius (tracks: A1, A4, B2, B4, B6)

note: "musically speaking, 'zuckerzeit' brought about a radically new era for the two electronic pioneers hans-joachim roedelius and dieter moebius: by using an analogue rhythm machine, triggered synthesizers and harmonious patterns, they created the basis for amazingly imaginative and lively melody lines. the sound miniatures were free from the 'teutonic heaviness' that was so fashionable at the time. something that was just as unusual for this era was that the songs never exceeded six minutes. even 30 years after its first release, 'zuckerzeit' could be a bright musical chapter in the latest issue of the imaginary manual 'the rules of thumb for electronic music'. "

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Exmagma - Exmagma & Goldball [1973-4, 2 x lp]

1973-1974
lbl: Neusi Records, Urus Records
electronic, jazz, rock
krautrock, fusion, free improvisation, space rock, avant-garde, psychedelic rock
192kbps



From Exmagma album (1973):
01.The First Tune (7:37)
02.Tönjès Dream Interruption (4:17)
03.Interessante Olè (2:50)
04.Two Times (2:25)
05.Trippin With Birds / Kudu / Horny (18:48)

From Goldball album (1974):
06.Marilyn F. Kennedy (2:30)
07.Dada (3:36)
08.Adventures With Long S.tea (2:53)
09.25 Two Seconds Before Sunrise (4:53)
10.Groove Tango Wolperaiso (2:35)
11.Jam Factory For People Insane (4:04)
12.Habits (5:57)
13.Dance Of The Crabs (0:53)
14.Greetings To The Maroccan Farmers (6:36)
15.Last But One Train To Amsterdam (0:56)

Exmagma:
*Thomas Balluff / organ, electric piano, clavinett-c effects
*Fred Braceful / sonor drums, percussion extraordinaire
*Andy Goldner / fretless electric bass, electric guitar, alto sax, tape recorder



note: "If you love krautrock dementia and jazz rock fusion eccentries these albums are for you.

Exmagma is a captivating german rock collective that published only two albums in their entire career but believe me all their compositions are highly inspired, catchy, playful and cearly accomplished in term of technical skills.

These albums delivering an impressive free form jazzy rock with lot of energy and an immense feeling for improvisation.

The 1973 eponymous debut album is an outstanding example of experimental jazz-rock with a high degree of psychedelic heat and a lucid progressive-oriented awareness."

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