The Ten Best Krautrock Albums

[C]

I have them all.

I suppose most of the goons do too

Some may say it is not very adventurous

They may be right.

Okay, which two [only] would you replace and with what?

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[Tom Waits For No One]

Not quite sure I understand this statement:

There’s a freedom in all of these albums, an interstellar exploration through music — whether it’s with guitars, drones, or synths — that’s futuristic but completely human (thus, no Kraftwerk on this list, despite their image being the one most associated with krautrock).

[pcqgod]

I count six that I have, though I have albums by all of these bands, I'm pretty sure. Would probably switch out 'UFO' for 'Kanguru' and switch out that Can album. I really don't get the appeal of that album at all.

[never/ever]

The first La Dusseldorf-album probably is slightly better than Viva but both are most excellent.
Amon Duul- Phallus Dei, surely?

[C]

The first La Dusseldorf-album probably is slightly better than Viva

'UFO' for 'Kanguru'

Agreed

I would swop Alpha Centauri for Phaedra - that would be a definite and probably one of the above





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[never/ever]

I have trouble classifying Phaedra or even Zeit as a pure definition of Krautrock...a term Edgar wasn't found of to begin with.

I'm surprised Ash Ra Tempel didn't make the cut. Prime example of the roundabout way the original bands went about the progression of their sound. Even Walter Wegmullers Tarot was a superb album.

Think I'll play some Cosmic Jokers now too....

[ConnyOlivetti]

Can: Tago Mago
Neu!: Neu!
Michael Rother: Flammende Herzen (Guru Guru: UFO)
Cluster: Zuckerzeit
Faust: IV
Amon Düül II: Yeti
Harmonia: Musik von Harmonia
Holger Czukay: Movies (Agitation Free: 2nd)
La Düsseldorf: Viva
Tangerine Dream: Alpha Centauri



/ I would also change the TD, Neu!, Amon Düül II and Can titles

[robertff]

I have five of them and I think that is probably enough.


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[Good Night Austin, Texas]

Can: Ege Bamyasi
Neu!: Neu!
Guru Guru: Kangaru
Cluster: Sowiesoso
Ash Ra Tempel
Amon Düül II: Wolf City
Harmonia: Deluxe
Kraftwerk: The Man Machine
Michael Hoenig : Departure From The Northern Wasteland
Tangerine Dream: Rubycon

[C]

Can: Tago Mago
Neu!: Neu!
Michael Rother: Flammende Herzen (Guru Guru: UFO)
Cluster: Zuckerzeit
Faust: IV
Amon Düül II: Yeti
Harmonia: Musik von Harmonia
Holger Czukay: Movies (Agitation Free: 2nd)
La Düsseldorf: Viva
Tangerine Dream: Alpha Centauri

Interesting Conny

I agree with Rother for UFO but not so sure about Movies instead of AF

They are all excellent album - that you identify - that's the difficulty




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[C]

Can: Ege Bamyasi
Neu!: Neu!
Guru Guru: Kangaru
Cluster: Sowiesoso
Ash Ra Tempel
Amon Düül II: Wolf City
Harmonia: Deluxe
Kraftwerk: The Man Machine
Michael Hoenig : Departure From The Northern Wasteland
Tangerine Dream: Rubycon

You have changed more than two - that's against (my) rules!

Good substitutions though with the exception of Kraftwerk

I'd go Autobahn instead



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[C]

a term Edgar wasn't found of to begin with.

Agreed - I always feel uncomfortable writing/saying it

I prefer 'German 70s electronica'

But that's not great...





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[C]

Cluster: Sowiesoso

One of my fave Cluster albums




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[C]

I have five of them

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Not bad for a blues lad

[robertff]

I have five of them

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Not bad for a blues lad

Now come on C. - psych/blues lad, thank you.


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[Lord Rother]

a term Edgar wasn't found of to begin with.

Agreed - I always feel uncomfortable writing/saying it

I prefer 'German 70s electronica'

But that's not great...

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Do Frumpy qualify as krautrock?

[naughty boy]

a term Edgar wasn't found of to begin with.

Agreed - I always feel uncomfortable writing/saying it

I prefer 'German 70s electronica'

But that's not great...

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Do Frumpy qualify as krautrock?

Broad church!

[C]

I have five of them

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Not bad for a blues lad

Now come on C. - psych/blues lad, thank you.


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A fair point well made my learned friend

Yes, a fair point well made




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[Good Night Austin, Texas]

Can: Ege Bamyasi
Neu!: Neu!
Guru Guru: Kangaru
Cluster: Sowiesoso
Ash Ra Tempel
Amon Düül II: Wolf City
Harmonia: Deluxe
Kraftwerk: The Man Machine
Michael Hoenig : Departure From The Northern Wasteland
Tangerine Dream: Rubycon

You have changed more than two - that's against (my) rules!

Good substitutions though with the exception of Kraftwerk

I'd go Autobahn instead



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Sorry sir, i never read your question properly. I agree with Autobahn- I was trying to strike a balance between robustness & accessibility.

[C]

Can: Ege Bamyasi
Neu!: Neu!
Guru Guru: Kangaru
Cluster: Sowiesoso
Ash Ra Tempel
Amon Düül II: Wolf City
Harmonia: Deluxe
Kraftwerk: The Man Machine
Michael Hoenig : Departure From The Northern Wasteland
Tangerine Dream: Rubycon

You have changed more than two - that's against (my) rules!

Good substitutions though with the exception of Kraftwerk

I'd go Autobahn instead



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Sorry sir, i never read your question properly. I agree with Autobahn- I was trying to strike a balance between robustness & accessibility.

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