Genre Favorites #1: Krautrock
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NickVolos 
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- Chart updated: 05/22/2014 13:45
- (Created: 11/03/2013 01:22).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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1969
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1969
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"Out of Focus' first album does an interesting take on jazz- and blues-inflected progressive rock, with a peculiar German twist on music similar to British prog like Traffic, Jethro Tull, and Gravy Train. The crack rhythm section propels the music along on repetitive but unusual funk grooves over which guitar, organ, and flute riff and take turns soloing. Though more song-oriented than later efforts by the group, there are plenty of long instrumental passages with some classic heavy psychedelic guitar burn-up as well as chunky organ chords and airy flute flights to give the music plenty of texture. Moran Neumuller's gruff voice and awkward English may turn off some listeners, though the dark humor of his lyrics on tracks like "God Save the Queen, Cried Jesus" show a group who's political without getting stuck in the rut of their own dogma. For many bands, a record as good as Wake Up would be a worthy culmination of effort, though with Out of Focus it was only their launch pad as they continued onward and outward with even better subsequent releases." (allmusic)
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1970
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"In this intricate album the Swiss of Krokodil present an original blend of massive bluesy folk compositions and weird experimentations. It's certain that this band has a krautrock sensibility, mainly due to their primitive improvisations, a taste for sound experimentations and freak out instrumentals. The difference with krautrock bands is that their musical influences are not cryptic and keep a feeling for the late 60s pop music. "Lady of attraction" is an emotive psychedelic piece with evident folk arguments thanks to the acoustic guitar and flute sequences. The vocals have something plaintive. The track includes some brilliant spacey rock arrangements thanks to the Mellotron. The bluesy tone is given by the Harmonica parts. "With Little Miss Trimmings" is an accessible folk composition dominated by guitars and simplistic melodies. "Oddissey in Om" is a pure krautrock hymn, a totally stoned composition starting with eastern psych harmonies thanks to percussions and sitar. It carries on a stumbling cosmic krautrock with perpetual jams. "Green Fly" is a nice psychedelic pop composition with a discreet garage rock flavour of the sixties. "Looking At Time" is an other propulsive, dynamic bluesy rock attack with lot of Harmonica. Well thought with lot of fantasies, weird & cool things this album can be an interesting recommendation for those who like the most "indulgent" side of progressive rock." (progarchives.com)
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Genre Favorites #1: Krautrock composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 3 | 3% | |
| 1970s | 94 | 94% | |
| 1980s | 2 | 2% | |
| 1990s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2000s | 1 | 1% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Popol Vuh (DE) | 8 | 8% | |
| Can | 5 | 5% | |
| Amon Düül II | 5 | 5% | |
| Ash Ra Tempel | 4 | 4% | |
| Faust | 4 | 4% | |
| Out Of Focus | 3 | 3% | |
| Eloy | 3 | 3% | |
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Genre Favorites #1: Krautrock chart changes
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Genre Favorites #1: Krautrock ratings
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| ! | 12/16/2017 04:05 |  sssvnnn | 2,865 | 83/100 |
| ! | 05/09/2017 07:17 |  Liedzeit | 76 | 85/100 |
| ! | 03/02/2016 13:10 | Steppenwolf666 | 88 | 89/100 |
| ! | 04/20/2014 09:48 | zonrod | 72 | 83/100 |
| ! | 01/19/2014 21:34 | thekrauter | 107 | 89/100 |
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From sssvnnn 12/16/2017 04:05 | #203225
sssvnnn 12/16/2017 04:05 | #203225
incredible chart.
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From Steppenwolf666 03/02/2016 13:12 | #161118
Excellent chart. It seems you are only missing a few artists I would have included - Nosferatu, Hairy Chapter, Jeronimo, & Necronomicon come to mind immediately.
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Necharsian 05/26/2014 22:20 | #112998
Necharsian 05/26/2014 22:20 | #112998
Well this is just wonderful. Like looking over a history book of the genre (but more exciting haha)
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From zonrod 04/20/2014 09:48 | #109594
Brilliant! Also need to do my own Krautrock chart when I find time.
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From thekrauter 01/19/2014 21:35 | #101013
Well that is an outstanding chart!
you have so many brilliant albums that seemed to be long forgotten - good to have them back.
I do like the improvised music best,
so my favorite band is CAN - I feel they are the kings.
They are unique, innovating and sometimes they are POP as well.
Popol Vuh is sometimes too esoteric for me, but well, if you love them...
outstanding chart!!!
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From NickVolos 01/10/2014 19:06 | #100350
NickVolos 01/10/2014 19:06 | #100350
Hey, Thanks! Feel free to make any suggestions to expand this chart.
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SuedeSwede 01/10/2014 17:03 | #100340
SuedeSwede 01/10/2014 17:03 | #100340
Very good chart! Will be using this for recs.
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