VA - Electric Junk, A Journey Through Deutsche Rock, Psych and Kosmische 1970-1978 [2025] (4 x CDs)

KRAUTROCK

VA - Electric Junk, A Journey Through Deutsche Rock, Psych and Kosmische 1970-1978 [2025] (4 x CDs)

If you're intrigued by the boundary-pushing sounds of 1970s German rock, then Electric Junk: A Journey Through Deutsche Rock, Psych and Kosmische 1970-1978 is a deep and rewarding listen. This 4-CD box set, curated by Cherry Red Records, a sonic archive, mapping the evolution of krautrock and experimental music during a time of cultural upheaval and artistic revolution.

This set brings together an impressive lineup, featuring Tangerine Dream, Faust, Popol Vuh, and Klaus Schulze, alongside lesser known yet equally visionary acts such as Guru Guru, Eloy, Jane, and Electric Sandwich. These musicians weren’t merely performers; they were sonic architects, building vast soundscapes that transcended conventional rock. Their work blurred genres, weaving together elements of psychedelia, jazz, ambient, and avant-garde electronics, resulting in a uniquely German countercultural movement.

One of the most compelling aspects of this box set is its extensive liner notes, which serve as a guided tour through this pioneering scene. It’s an intellectual exercise as much as a listening experience; an invitation to explore how music can challenge perceptions, expand consciousness, and redefine artistic expression.

If you appreciate music that dares to be different, this collection is a fascinating document of a movement that reshaped the sonic landscape. (B)

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CD1

01 Guru Guru - Electric Junk 11:05

02 Jane - Early in The Morning 5:25

03 Brainticket - Black Sand 4:04

04 Kraan - Head 18:39

05 Karthago - Why Don't You Stop Buggin' Me 5:01

06 Epsilon - She Belongs to Me 5:36

07 Eloy - Daybreak 2:41

08 Message - Dreams and Nightmares (Dreams) 12:42

09 Nosferatu - Highway 4:16

10 La Düsseldorf - Silver Cloud 8:02

CD2

01 Klaus Schulze - Satz Gewitter (Energy Rise, Energy Collapse) 5:41

02 Lava - Piece of Peace 10:09

03 Tangerine Dream - Movements of A Visionary 7:50

04 Roedelius - Regenmacher 6:34

05 Conrad Schnitzler - Wild Space 6 4:07

06 Nine Days' Wonder - Moment 8:03

07 Faust - Jennifer 7:13

08 Novalis - Dronsz 4:55

09 Agitation Free - You Play for Us Today 6:16

10 Silberbart - Brain Brain 16:23

CD3

01 Edgar Froese - Epsilon in Malaysian Pale 16:27

02 Cluster - Georgel 5:35

03 My Solid Ground - The Executioner 3:32

04 Popol Vuh - Ah! 4:46

05 Klaus Schulze - Some Velvet Phasing 8:26

06 Triumvirat - March to The Eternal City 8:49

07 Tangerine Dream - Ultima Thule Pt 1 3:22

08 Embryo - A Place to Go 4:10

09 Faust - On The Way to Abamae 2:43

10 Electric Sandwich - China (Single Version) 3:07

11 My Solid Ground - Dirty Yellow Mist 13:06

CD4

01 Ramses - La Leyla 7:29

02 Frame - Frame of Mind 4:15

03 A.R. & Machines - Als Hätt Ich Das Alles Schon Mal Gesehen (As If I Had Seen All This Before) 5:31

04 Janus - Red Sun (2013 Remix) 8:56

05 Guru Guru - Stone In 5:45

06 Hoelderlin - Schwebebahn 7:22

07 Orange Peel - We Still Try to Change 10:07

08 Pell Mell - City Monster 8:46

09 Os Mundi - A Question of Decision 7:42

10 Sweet Smoke - Darkness to Light 12:50

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Popol Vuh -The Werner Herzog Soundtracks [2010] + In Den Gärten Pharaos [1971] + Hosianna Mantra [1972] + Best Of Popol Vuh From The Films Of Werner Herzog [1989] (8 x CDs)

POPOL VUH

Popol Vuh -The Werner Herzog Soundtracks [2010] + In Den Gärten Pharaos [1971] + Hosianna Mantra [1972] + Best Of Popol Vuh From The Films Of Werner Herzog [1989] (8 x CDs)

Popol Vuh were a German musical collective founded by keyboardist Florian Fricke in 1969 together with Frank Fiedler (sound design), Holger Trülzsch (percussion), and Bettina Fricke (tablas and production). The band took its name from the Mayan manuscript containing the mythology of highland Guatemala's K'iche' people. During the next two decades the membership often alternated, most notably including Djong Yun, Renate Knaup, Conny Veit, Daniel Fichelscher, Klaus Wiese, and Robert Eliscu.

Popol Vuh began as an electronic music project, but under Fricke's leadership they soon abandoned synthesizers for organic instrumentation and world music influences. They developed a productive working partnership with director Werner Herzog, contributing scores to films such as Aguirre, The Wrath of God (1972), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), and Fitzcarraldo (1982). The group are associated with West Germany's 1970s krautrock movement and are considered progenitors of new-age and ambient music. Pitchfork magazine called Hosianna Mantra (1972) Popol Vuh's classic release.

The 2010 box set Popol Vuh - The Werner Herzog Soundtracks is a remarkable collection that showcases the unique collaboration between the German progressive rock band Popol Vuh and acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog. Released by SPV GmbH, this compilation features five CDs that encapsulate the ethereal and haunting soundscapes that became synonymous with Herzog's cinematic masterpieces.

The first album, Aguirre, the Wrath of God, includes the iconic track "Aguirre I," which sets the tone for Herzog's tale of obsession and madness. Popol Vuh's use of the Moog synthesizer creates an otherworldly atmosphere that perfectly complements the film's visuals.

The second album, Heart of Glass, is a testament to Popol Vuh's versatility. Tracks such as "Engel der Gegenwart" employ acoustic instruments and choral arrangements, reflecting the film's surreal and dreamlike quality.

Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht is the third album in the set, featuring tracks like "Brüder des Schattens - Söhne des Lichts." This soundtrack blends gothic and mystical elements, enhancing the eerie and melancholic mood of Herzog's vampire classic.

The fourth album, Cobra Verde rounds out the collection with its tribal rhythms and evocative melodies. Tracks like "Der Tod des Cobra Verde" mirror the film's themes of power and downfall.

Finally, Fitzcarraldo, captures the grandeur and ambition of Herzog's story about a man determined to build an opera house in the Amazon. The soundtrack includes operatic pieces alongside Popol Vuh's compositions, creating a rich auditory experience.

This box set is a window into the creative synergy between Popol Vuh and Werner Herzog. It remains a must-have for fans of experimental music and cinema alike. 

Also included are the following albums:

The Best of Popol Vuh: From the Films of Werner Herzog [1989]      A match made in cinematic heaven; the meshing of Popol Vuh's grand atmospherics and sonic landscapes with the grand landscapes and near-mythic themes of many of Werner Herzog's films. This collection provides representative selections from the soundtracks to Aguirre, Fitzcarraldo, Nosferatu, Gasherbrum, and Cobra Verde. The music falls far enough into the atmospheres and ambient camps that the album is as easily used as a meditational piece as a soundtrack release. Either way, this is beautiful music. (AMG review by Steven McDonald)

"In Pharaoh's Garden"    was the first true work of "sacred music" by Florian Fricke, guiding light of the mythical group Popol Vuh. Consisting of two extended works, his mixture of electronics and church organ with assorted winds and percussives, conjures up visions of the celestial light. Deeply emotional and filled with mysticism, this album marked the dawning of new age music, and still today is a wonder to behold. (AMG review by Archie Patterson)

"Hosianna Mantra"     Florian Fricke pioneered the use of synthesizers in German rock, but by the time of Hosianna Mantra he had abandoned them (eventually selling his famous Moog to Klaus Schulze). While In den Gärten Pharaos had blended synths with piano and African and Turkish percussion, Hosianna Mantra focuses on organic instrumentation. Conny Veit contributes electric guitar, but other than that, Fricke pulls the plug and builds the album around violin, tamboura, piano, oboe, cembalo, and Veit's 12-string, often with Korean soprano Djong Yun's haunting voice hovering above the arrangements. As the album's title suggests, Fricke conceived of Hosianna Mantra as a musical reconciliation of East and West, a harmonization of seemingly opposed terms, combining two devotional music traditions. That notion of cultural hybridity resonates throughout. On "Kyrie" droning tamboura, simple piano patterns, ethereal, gull-like guitars, and yearning oboe ebb and flow before coalescing in a passage of intensity and release. The epic title track adds another dimension to the fusion, emphasizing a Western rock sound with Veit's spectacular playing to the fore, simultaneously smoldering and liquid, occasionally yielding to Djong Yun's celestial vocals. Above all, Fricke envisioned this as sacred music, intimately linked to religious experience; however, as his musical synthesis of disparate religious traditions indicates, he was seeking to foment a spiritual experience beyond the specificity of any particular faith. Indeed, Fricke called this album a "mass for the heart" and that aspect can be heard most succinctly on the melancholy "Abschied" and the gossamer-fragile "Segnung," which blend an austere hymnal sensibility with a more mystical vibe. Julian Cope has said that Hosianna Mantra sounds like it was made in a "cosmic convalescent home" -- an excellent description underscoring the timeless, healing quality of this music, which is far removed from the everyday world and yet at one with it. (AMG review by Wilson Neate)

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Popol Vuh -The Werner Herzog Soundtracks [2010]

CD1

01 Popol Vuh - Aguirre I (L'acrime di rei) 7:22

02 Popol Vuh - Morgengruss II 2:55

03 Popol Vuh - Aguirre II 6:16

04 Popol Vuh - Agnus Dei 3:03

05 Popol Vuh - Vergegenwärtigung 16:51

06 Popol Vuh - Aguirre III 7:16

CD2

01 Popol Vuh - Engel der Gegenwart 8:18

02 Popol Vuh - Blätter aus dem Buch der Kühnheit 4:19

03 Popol Vuh - Das Lied von den hohen Bergen 4:12

04 Popol Vuh - Hüter der Schwelle 3:47

05 Popol Vuh - Der Ruf 4:42

06 Popol Vuh - Singet, denn der Gesang vertreibt die Wölfe 4:15

07 Popol Vuh - Gemeinschaft 3:51

08 Popol Vuh - Auf dem Weg - on the Way (alternative Guitar Version) 4:44

09 Popol Vuh - Hand in Hand in Hand (Agape Guitar Version) 5:44

CD3

01 Popol Vuh - Brüder des Schattens 5:43

02 Popol Vuh - Höre, der du wagst 6:00

03 Popol Vuh - Das Schloss des Irrtums 5:37

04 Popol Vuh - Die Umkehr 5:57

05 Popol Vuh - Mantra 1 6:15

06 Popol Vuh - Morning Sun 3:21

07 Popol Vuh - Venus Principle 4:41

08 Popol Vuh - Mantra 2 5:22

09 Popol Vuh - Die Nacht der Himmel 5:03

10 Popol Vuh - Der Ruf der Rohrflöte 3:39

11 Popol Vuh - To a Little Way 2:34

12 Popol Vuh - Through Pain to Heaven 3:47

13 Popol Vuh - On the Way 4:05

14 Popol Vuh - Zwiesprache der Rohrflöte 3:24

CD4

01 Popol Vuh - Der Tod des Cobra Verde 4:35

02 Popol Vuh - Nachts-Schnee 1:51

03 Popol Vuh - Der Marktplatz 2:30

04 Popol Vuh - Eine andere Welt 5:07

05 Popol Vuh - Grab der Mutter 4:30

06 Popol Vuh - Die singenden Mädchen von Ho, Ziavi 6:53

07 Popol Vuh - Sieh nicht überm Meer ist's 1:26

08 Popol Vuh - Hab Mut, bis daß die Nacht mit Ruh' und Stille kommt 9:32

09 Popol Vuh - Om Mani Padme Hum 4 (Piano Version) 5:28

CD5

01 Popol Vuh - Wehe Khorazin 5:32

02 Popol Vuh - Scene from  Ernani 5:53

03 Popol Vuh - Engel der Luft 2:37

04 Popol Vuh - Ridi Pagliacci 3:11

05 Popol Vuh - O Paradiso 3:38

06 Popol Vuh - Kind mit Geige 0:56

07 Popol Vuh - Im Garten dem Gemeinschaft 2:26

08 Popol Vuh - Blasmusik 0:43

09 Popol Vuh - Tod und Verklärung 2:55

10 Popol Vuh - Music aus Burundi 1:51

11 Popol Vuh - Il Sogno 2:39

12 Popol Vuh - Quartett 3:59

13 Popol Vuh - O Mimì, Tu Più Non Torni 3:04

14 Popol Vuh - Als Lebten Die Engel Auf Erden 2:07

15 Popol Vuh - A Te O Cara Amor Talora 5:50

In Den Gärten Pharaos [1971]

01 Popol Vuh - Hosianna-Mantra - Ah! 4:46

02 Popol Vuh - Hosianna-Mantra - Kyrie 5:23

03 Popol Vuh - Hosianna-Mantra 10:12

04 Popol Vuh - Das V Buch Mose - 1 Abschied 3:14

05 Popol Vuh - Das V Buch Mose - 2 Segnung 6:07

06 Popol Vuh - Das V Buch Mose - 3 Andacht 0:47

07 Popol Vuh - Das V Buch Mose - 4 Nicht hoch im Himmel 6:18

08 Popol Vuh - Das V Buch Mose - 5 Andacht 0:48

09 Popol Vuh - Maria (Ave Maria - Bonus Track) 4:30

Hosianna Mantra [1972]

01 Popol Vuh - In Den Garten Pharaos 17:39

02 Popol Vuh - Vuh 19:52

03 Popol Vuh - Kha-White Structures 1 (Bonus Track) (Formerly Unreleased) 10:17

04 Popol Vuh - Kha-White Structures 2 (Bonus Track) (Formerly Unreleased) 10:09

Best Of Popol Vuh From The Films Of Werner Herzog [1989]

01 Popol Vuh - Wehe Khoorazin 6:26

02 Popol Vuh - Im Garten Der Gemeinschaft 4:44

03 Popol Vuh - Der Tod Des Banditen 2:35

04 Popol Vuh - Agape, Agape 5:06

05 Popol Vuh - Gemeinsam Assen Sie Das Brot 2:53

06 Popol Vuh - Gemeinsam Trankensie Den Wein 3:52

07 Popol Vuh - Ais Lebten Die Engel Auf Erden 2:13

08 Popol Vuh - Eine Andere Welt 5:04

09 Popol Vuh - Hore, Der Du Wagst 1:41

10 Popol Vuh - Bruder Des Schattens-Sohne Des Lichts 8:50

11 Popol Vuh - Engel Der Luft 2:54

12 Popol Vuh - Wir Wissen Von Der Not 3:36

13 Popol Vuh - Take The Tension High 5:49

14 Popol Vuh - Lacrime Di Re 6:13

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VA - Kraut! Die Innovativen Jahre Des Krautrock 1968 - 1979 Teil 1-4 [2020] (8 x CDs)

Krautrock

VA - Kraut! Die Innovativen Jahre Des Krautrock 1968 - 1979 Teil 1-4 [2020] (8 x CDs)

If you’re ready to dive into the mesmerizing world of Krautrock, then the box set “Kraut! Die Innovativen Jahre Des Krautrock 1968 - 1979” is a great gateway. Released in 2020 by the esteemed Bear Family Records, this collection is a cornucopia of groundbreaking sounds that defined an era. There are four volumes, each a 2-CD set, as follows:

• Kraut! Die Innovativen Jahre Des Krautrock 1968 - 1979 Teil 1 Der Norden
• Kraut! Die Innovativen Jahre Des Krautrock 1968 - 1979 Teil 2 Die Mitte
• Kraut! Die Innovativen Jahre Des Krautrock 1968 - 1979 Teil 3 Der Süden
• Kraut! Die Innovativen Jahre Des Krautrock 1968 - 1979 Teil 4 Berlin (West)

From the moment you press play, you’re whisked away to a time when music was all about pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers. The eclectic mix of electronic, rock, and avant-garde elements creates a rich tapestry of sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Each volume highlights the diversity and innovation that Krautrock is known for.

What makes this box set truly special is the meticulous recording where the clarity and depth of the sound are impeccable, allowing you to fully appreciate the intricate details and nuances of the music. Whether you’re a seasoned Krautrock enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, these recordings offer something for everyone.

Bear Family Records has gone above and beyond with the presentation of this set. The packaging is exquisite, and the accompanying booklets are packed with fascinating liner notes, rare photographs, and detailed information about the tracks and artists. This added context enriches the listening experience and provides a deeper understanding of the genre’s impact.

Listening to the “Kraut! Die Innovativen Jahre Des Krautrock 1968 - 1979” series is like embarking on a sonic journey through time. The energy and creativity captured in these recordings are timeless, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in music history.

In conclusion, this box set is a must-have for any music lover. This is a stunning collection that celebrates the enduring legacy of Krautrock. Don’t miss out on this incredible compilation – it’s a true gem that will inspire and delight for years to come. (B)

Another great set can be found here:

VA - Krautrock Volume 1 (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3 (Previously posted June 26, 2020)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2020/06/krautrock-volume-1-cd1cd2cd3-butterboy.html

VA - Krautrock Volume 2 (A Butterboy Compilation) (6 x CD's) (Previously posted February 18, 2022)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2022/02/va-krautrock-volume-2-butterboy.html

VA - OST-Kraut! Progressives aus den DDR-Archiven (1976-1982), Teil 1 &2 [2022] (4 x CDs) (Previously posted April 24, 2023)

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/2023/04/va-ost-kraut-progressives-aus-den-ddr.html

For many more Krautrock sets look here:

https://butterboycompilations.blogspot.com/search/label/Krautrock

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Teil 1 Der Norden

CD1

01 Lucifer's Friend - Ride The Sky 2:55

02 Atlantis - Rock'n'roll Preacher 3:40

03 Michael Rother - Flammende Herzen 7:04

04 Tomorrow's Gift - Ants 2:52

05 Ikarus - Mesentery 6:11

06 Cravinkel - Keep On Running 3:42

07 Silberbart - Chub Chub Cherry 4:27

08 Novalis - Wer Schmetterlinge Lachen Hört 9:18

09 Ougenweide - Ouwe 2:34

10 Ramses - La Leyla 7:31

11 Jane - Redskin 8:55

12 Frumpy - How The Gipsy Was Born 8:49

CD2

01 A.R. & Machines - Schönes Babylon 4:59

02 Nektar - Desolation Valley 9:03

03 Eloy - The Light From Deep Darkness 14:41

04 Galaxy - Supermarket 4:30

05 Gash - A Young Man's Gash (Part 2) 4:47

06 Thirsty Moon - Big City 8:32

07 Percewood's Onagram - Braindrops Won't Kill The Fire 8:51

08 Missus Beastley - Uncle Sam 5:40

09 Abacus - Capuccino 4:06

10 Parzival - Souls Married To The Wind 3:35

Teil 2 Die Mitte

CD1

01 La Düsseldorf - Rheinita 7:40

02 Lilac Angel - Rock´n Roll Lady 4:05

03 Message - Turn Over 4:04

04 Sweet Smoke - Silly Sally 16:31

05 Passport - Uranus 6:37

06 Conrad Schnitzler - Ballet Statique 4:58

07 Gomorrah - Lola 4:28

08 Streetmark - Eileen 5:35

09 Straight Shooter - Friday On My Mind 3:10

10 Annexus - Osmose I 4:11

11 Floh De Cologne - Fließband Baby (Manchmal Träum Ich) 4:37

12 Necronomicon - Tips Zum Selbstmord 4:46

13 Shaa Khan - The World Will End On Friday 4:42

CD2

01 Bröselmaschine - Schmetterlinge 9:31

02 Sperrmüll - No Freak Out 6:43

03 Triumvirat - Dimplicity (Single Version) 3:16

04 Electric Sandwich - China 8:09

05 Witthüser & Westrupp - Illusion 1 4:43

06 Hölderlin - Waren Wir 4:52

07 Pell Mell - Toccata 4:07

08 Wallenstein - Braintrain 8:40

09 Epitaph - Outside The Law 6:05

10 Faithful Breath - Autumn Fatansy - 1st Movement: Fading Beauty 12:08

11 Sixty Nine - Crayfish 6:02

12 Xhol Caravan - Planet Earth 2:39

Teil 3 Der Süden

CD1

01 18 Karat Gold - See Me In Your Dreams 4:00

02 Emergency - Jump Into Your Grave 5:02

03 Niagara - Gibli 5:30

04 Sahara - Rainbow Rider 8:37

05 Between - Uroboros 5:38

06 Deuter - Soham 4:52

07 Embryo - Taussendfüssler 5:30

08 Gift - Blue Apple 4:15

09 Ihre Kinder - Menschen Wie Sand Am Meer 3:46

10 Aera - Mechelwind 10:01

11 Joy Unlimited - Contacts - Rudiment 4:21

12 Kin Ping Meh - Good Time Gracie 3:31

13 Kraan - Holiday Am Marterhorn 7:41

CD2

01 Checkpoint Charlie - Haben Rock 9:39

02 Wolfgang Dauners Et Cetera - Mellodrama 2a 5:13

03 Bullfrog - I'm Coming Home 6:34

04 Dzyan - Fohat's Work 6:33

05 Volker Kriegel - Mindwill 6:46

06 Octopus - We're Losing Touch 5:58

07 Orange Peel - Tobacco Road 7:17

08 Guru Guru - Der Elektrolurch 9:46

09 Action! - Miscarriage Of Human Thinking 13:15

10 Brainticket - Black Sand 4:03

Teil 4 Berlin (West)

CD1

01 Karthago - Don't Send Me Your Money, Send Me Your Heart 5:15

02 Birth Control - Gamma Ray 9:45

03 Os Mundi - Children's Games 8:01

04 Dissidenten - Germanistan 6:01

05 Metropolis - Dreamweaver 6:29

06 Lokomotive Kreuzberg - Nostalgie 5:46

07 Ton Steine Scherben - Halt Dich An Deiner Liebe Fest 6:58

08 Mythos - Eternity 7:10

09 Emtidi - Saat 4:09

10 Agitation Free - Malesch 8:30

11 Ash Ra Tempel - Light And Darkness: Light - Look At Your Sun 6:29

CD2

01 Tangerine Dream - Phaedra 17:34

02 Klaus Schulze - Ways Of Changes 17:14

03 Cluster - Rote Riki 6:02

04 Harmonia - Walky Talky 10:41

05 Hans-Joachim Roedelius - Regenmacher 6:37

06 Human Being - Human Being 1 (Edit) 17:23

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VA - Krautrock, Music for Your Brain Vol. 1 -Volume 5 [2005 - 2012] (30 x CDs)

KRAUTROCK

VA - Krautrock, Music for Your Brain Vol. 1 -Volume 5 [2005 - 2012] (30 x CDs)

Originally, the term “Krautrock” was a playful moniker established in the early 1970s by the music press in the UK. It’s commonly believed that either John Peel, a British disc jockey, or the UK music publication Melody Maker, where German experimental bands were initially met with great enthusiasm, were responsible for its creation. However, there are also reports suggesting that Melody Maker, a renowned British music magazine, had a significant hand in the inception of the term. Despite its initial usage as a somewhat pejorative label, it has since been adopted and is now broadly utilized to categorize this pioneering and impactful music genre.

While Julian Cope, an artist and musicologist, didn’t originate the term ‘Krautrock’, he has been instrumental in its promotion. In his book “Krautrocksampler”, he presented the term ‘Krautrock’ in a positive light, with a touch of glam rock flair. He articulated that ‘Krautrock’ is a uniquely British interpretation, reflecting how the music was received in the United Kingdom. Therefore, although he wasn’t the creator of the term, he undeniably played a key role in its broad acceptance and comprehension and widespread use.

The boxset series “Krautrock, Music for Your Brain”, a joint venture by Target Music and Universal Music Group, stands as a tribute to the inventive essence and varied nature of the Krautrock genre. This musical compilation serves as an all-encompassing anthology, inviting listeners on a deep dive into the realm of Krautrock, a distinctive rock subgenre that emerged in Germany during the late 60s and early 70s.

There are five boxsets in the “Krautrock, Music for Your Brain” series. Each set contained 6 CDs offering a comprehensive overview of the Krautrock genre, showcasing its diversity and the breadth of its influence. 

Krautrock is renowned for its experimental approach, drawing inspiration from a broad spectrum of musical styles. It blends elements of electronic music, funk, minimalism, jazz, and world music traditions, resulting in a sound that is both unique and groundbreaking. The genre is recognized for its utilization of electronic instruments and non-traditional song structures, often incorporating extended improvisations and avant-garde elements. This experimental methodology in music creation has significantly influenced a range of subsequent genres, including post-punk, industrial, ambient, and techno.

The “Krautrock, Music for Your Brain” boxsets embody this spirit of innovation and diversity. They present a handpicked assortment of tracks that demonstrate the wide-ranging scope and depth of the Krautrock genre. From the mesmerizing rhythms and electronic nuances of the genre’s more experimental facet to the more melodious and accessible elements of its pop-infused compositions, these sets span a broad array of sounds and styles.

These boxsets are are historical artifacts that encapsulate a defining era in music history. They offer a glimpse into a period when musical boundaries were being expanded, conventions defied, and new musical terrains explored. The liner notes by Kurt Mitzkatis and Rudolf Vogel enhance the value of these sets, providing insights into the tracks and artists, and offering context to the music.

The artwork for the sets, featuring works by Die Artisten and Alphonse Mucha, adds an additional layer of allure. The vintage aesthetics harmonize with the music’s retro-futuristic vibe, making the boxsets a delight for both the ears and the eyes.

In conclusion, the “Krautrock, Music for Your Brain” boxsets are not just music compilations. They are thorough surveys of a genre that has made a lasting imprint on the musical landscape. They serve as an excellent gateway for those new to Krautrock, while also offering seasoned listeners a carefully curated selection of tracks. Whether you’re a long-standing fan of the genre or an intrigued newcomer, these boxsets provide a valuable and enjoyable auditory experience. (B)

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Track lists

Volume 1 CD1

01 Lucifer's Friend - Ride The Sky 2:54

02 Birth Control - The Work Is Done 6:02

03 Cravinkel - Two Circles 2:38

04 Os Mundi - Question Of Decision 7:43

05 Embryo - Radio Marrakesch / Orient Express 9:48

06 Sperrmuell - Pal Casey 3:15

07 Lava - Tears Are Goin' Home 0:22

08 Jane - Hangman [Live] 11:59

09 Professor Wolfff - Hans Im Gluck 7:45

10 Scorpions - It All Depends 3:25

11 Grobschnitt - Drummer's Dream 6:13

12 Electric Sandwich - China 8:10

13 Weed - Sweet Morning Light 5:31

Volume 1 CD2

01 Rattles - The Rattles - The Wich [Album Version] 2:56

02 Frumpy - Frumpy - How The Gipsy Was Born 8:50

03 Gomorrha - Gomorrha - I Turned To See Whose Voice It Was 7:46

04 Grobschnitt - Grobschnitt - Jupp Vater Schmidts Wandertag 9:53

05 Guru Guru - Guru Guru - Samantha's Rabbit 2:56

06 Kin Ping Meh - Kin Ping Meh - Fairy-Tales 9:50

07 Hulderlin - Hulderlin - Requim Fur Einen Wicht 6:38

08 Jane - Jane - Daytime 8:09

09 Weed - Weed - Lonely Ship 3:14

10 Abacus - Abacus - Song For Brunhilde 4:36

11 Odin - Odin - Tribute To Frank 1:56

12 Yatha Sidra - Yatha Sidra - A Meditation Mass Part 3 12:03

Volume 1 CD3

01 Eloy - Castle In The Air 7:17

02 Kraan - Nam Nam 5:49

03 Atlantis - It's Getting Better ! 4:52

04 Klaus Schulze - Mental Door 22:58

05 Cluster - Hollywood 4:47

06 Faust - So Far 6:20

07 Harmonia - Watussi 5:59

08 Curly Curve - Queen Of Spades 5:00

09 Gomorrha - Dance On A Volcano 9:58

10 Sperrmuell - No Freak Out 6:45

Volume 1 CD4

01 Wonderland - Moscow 2:50

02 Frumpy - Take Care Of Illusion 7:37

03 Faust - Why Don't You Eat Carrots 17:27

04 Epithap - Fly 8:53

05 Guru Guru - Der Elektrolurch 9:45

06 Eroc - Norderland 6:34

07 Topas - Train To An Island 6:08

08 Novalis - Impressionen 8:56

09 Jane - Air And The End 10:55

Volume 1 CD5

01 Randy Pie - Highway Driver 3:55

02 Birth Control - Gamma Ray 9:44

03 Can - Mother Sky 14:29

04 Topas - Hurricane 4:17

05 Guru Guru - Ooga Booga 11:10

06 Atlantis - Friends 8:43

07 Grobschnitt - Traum Und Wirklichkeit 5:28

08 Embryo - A Place To Go 4:08

09 Lucifer's Friend - Lucifer's Friend 6:11

10 Novalis - Wer Schmetterlinge Lachen Hort 9:17

Volume 1 CD6

01 Curly Curce - Hell And Booze 4:05

02 Lucifer's Friend - Sorrow 11:36

03 Lava - Holy Fool 5:16

04 Grobschnitt - Anywhere 4:14

05 La D - Rheinita 7:38

06 Harmonia - Dino 3:30

07 Randy Pie - Wintersong 5:49

08 Jane - Windows 18:46

09 Cravinkel - About Mother And Son 3:13

10 Dull Knife - Tumberlin' Down 4:21

11 Eroc - Wolkenreise 4:33

12 Udo Lindenberg - Alles Klar Auf Der Andrea Dor 3:46

13 Wallenstein - Charline 4:03

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Volume 2 CD1

01 Scorpions - I'm Going Mad 4:55

02 Eloy - Today 6:09

03 Cravinkel - Sitting In The Forrest 10:21

04 Silberbart - Chub Chub Cherry 4:27

05 Guru Guru - Tango Fango 3:45

06 Embryo - Warm Canto 10:10

07 Electric Sandwich - Devil's Dream 6:23

08 Atlantis - Living At The End Of Time 9:07

09 Walpurgis - My Last Illusion 11:16

10 Kraan - Mind Quake 7:42

11 Kin Ping Meh - Drugson's Trip 5:50

Volume 2 CD2

01 Amon Duull Ii - Dem Guten, Schonen, Wahren 6:12

02 My Solid Ground - Bbb 6:38

03 Mythos - Oriental Journey 8:16

04 Novalis - High Evolution 4:30

05 Os Mundi - Ouverture 3:39

06 Liliental - Adel 5:49

07 Faust - No Harm 10:19

08 Epitaph - Crossroads 4:49

09 Rufus Zuphall - Schupfner 5:19

10 Triumvirat - Spartacus 7:39

11 Kravetz - Ann Toormuch 7:44

12 Popul Vuh - Ich Mache Einen Spiegel... 8:45

Volume 2 CD3

01 Emtidi - Die Reise 9:57

02 Broselmaschine - Schmetterling 9:32

03 Witthuser & Westrupp - Der Rat Der Motten 7:32

04 Novalis - Laughing 9:12

05 Jane - Spain 11:55

06 Grobschnitt - Symphony 13:47

07 Agitation Free - Haunted Island 7:13

08 Annexus Quam - Osmose Iii 10:33

Volume 2 CD4

01 Klaus Schulze - Stardancer 13:40

02 Liliental - Stresemannstrasse 5:12

03 Os Mundi - Kyrie 5:17

04 Tangerine Dream - Stratosfear 10:35

05 Faust - It's A Rainy Day Sunshine Girl 7:30

06 Wallenstein - Mother Universe 8:41

07 Wonderland Band - The Hill 11:57

08 Cornucopia - Spot On You. Kids 12:23

09 Improved Sound Limited - Doctor Bob Dylan 5:14

Volume 2 CD5

01 Gomorrha - Opening Of A Sealed Book 5:45

02 Silberbart - Brain Pain 16:25

03 Topas - Lemon Boy 3:53

04 Lucifer's Friend - Thus Spoke Oberon 6:47

05 Scorpions - Lonesome Crow 13:31

06 Professor Wolfff - Das Zimmer 4:54

07 Frumpy - I'm Afraid Big Moon 6:28

08 Cravinkel - Garden Of Loneliness 9:50

09 Epitaph - Stop, Look And Listen 9:56

10 Guru Guru - Salto Mortadella 3:39

Volume 2 CD6

01 Jane - Here We Are 5:37

02 Made In Germany - The Arrow And The Song 6:56

03 Os Mundi - Sanctus 9:37

04 Kollektiv - Rapunzel - Live 8:05

05 Kravetz - I'd Like To Be A Child Again 9:33

06 Randy Pie - Luie 9:08

07 Hallelujah - Sings Of Strange 7:50

08 Eloy - Something Yellow 8:15

09 Sitting Bull - Trip Away 10:17

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Volume 3 CD1

01 Dschinn - Rock'n Roll Dschinny 3:08

02 Hairy Chapter - It Must Be An Officer's Daughter 8:03

03 My Solid Ground - The Executioner 3:32

04 Odin - Make Up Your Mind (Live) 13:37

05 Birth Control - Just Before The Sun Will Rise 7:38

06 Virus - King Heroin 5:43

07 Floh De Cologne - Die Oberen Zehntausend 3:35

08 Sahara - The Mountain King Part I & Part Ii 13:20

09 Franz K. - Bock Auf Rock 3:19

10 Subject Esq. - Mammon 12:39

11 Fashion Pink - Brainstorming 5:06

Volume 3 CD2

01 Nektar - Do You Believe In Magic? 7:18

02 Witthüser & Westrupp - Das Märchen Vom Königssohn 9:33

03 Et Cetera - Lady Blue 3:04

04 Gila - Kommunikation 12:54

05 Coupla Prog - Goodbye Guns Be By Gones 11:43

06 Apocalypse - Let It Die 6:12

07 Wallenstein - Golden Antenna 4:19

08 Wolfgang Dauner - Take Off Your Clothes To Feel The Setting Sun 4:04

09 Thrice Mice - Jo Joe 8:51

10 Mcchurch Soundroom - What Are You Doin' 8:31

11 Floh De Cologne - Ford Capri 2:23

Volume 3 CD3

01 Frame - Frame Of Mind 4:13

02 Anyone's Daughter - Anyone's Daughter 9:10

03 Analogy - Analogy 9:46

04 Toto Blanke - Ppg 6:05

05 Dies Irae - Trip 6:53

06 Krokodil - And I Know 7:44

07 Jud's Gallery - Follow Me 11:15

08 Mythos - Harry Chanceless 5:02

09 Jerusalem - Harry Chanceless 6:01

10 Mammut - Mammut Opera 13:40

Volume 3 CD4

01 Wallenstein - Braintrain 8:41

02 Message - Heaven Knows 9:50

03 Guru Guru - Der Lsd-Marsch 8:29

04 Tiger B. Smith - Help For A Blind Man 5:52

05 Walpurgis - Disappointment 3:43

06 Annexus Quam - Troblush El E Isch 5:38

07 Bröselmaschine - Gedanken 5:09

08 Nosferatu - No.4 8:47

09 Dyzan - Back To Where We Come From 8:59

10 Franz K. - Peterlied 12:55

Volume 3 CD5

01 Rufus Zuphall - Freitag 7:17

02 Krokodil - Marzipan 6:09

03 Epsilon - 2-Four-4 7:30

04 Pacific Sound - Gates Of Hell 5:45

05 Pell Mell - Friend 7:06

06 Violence Fog - Rolli Zink 6:43

07 Haze - Fast Career 8:35

08 Et Cetera - Mellodrama Nr. 2 A 5:13

09 Thirsty Moon - Thirsty Moon 9:51

10 Nine Days Wonder - Drag Dilemma 12:50

11 Bernd Witthüser - Wenn Ich Ein Wenig Fröhlicher Wär' 2:51

Volume 3 CD6

01 Eloy - Future City 5:38

02 Eulenspygel - Die Wunde Bleibt 2:00

03 Eulenspygel - Staub Auf Deinem Haar 7:58

04 Faust - The Sad Skinhead 2:36

05 Hoelderlin - Nürnberg 3:05

06 Peter Baumann - Bicentennial Present 4:47

07 Sweet Smoke - Kundalini 13:28

08 Tangerine Dream - Coldwater Canyon (Live) 17:38

09 Birth Control - Trial Trip 6:41

10 Udo Lindenberg - Cowboy Rocker 5:57

11 Passport - Uranus 6:35

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Volume 4 CD1

01 Ton Steine Scherben - Macht Kaputt Was Euch Kaputt Macht 3:35

02 Out Of Focus - Blue Sunday Morning 8:16

03 Percewood's Onagram - Cause Me Pain 4:55

04 Mythos - Neutron Bomb 6:59

05 Drosselbart - Engel Des Todes 4:53

06 Michael Rother - Feuerland 7:07

07 Murphy Blend - First Loss 7:51

08 Pell Mell - City Monster 8:43

09 Message - Before The Dawn 5:39

10 Hanuman - Taue Der Fremdheit 3:11

11 Embryo - Es Ist Wie's Ist 6:00

12 Guru Guru - Electric Junk 11:01

Volume 4 CD2

01 Neu ! - Isi 5:02

02 Lied Des Teufels - Nichts 9:40

03 Out Of Focus - Tsajama 9:24

04 Nine Days Wonder - Moss Had Come 3:25

05 Rufus Zuphall - Portland Town 3:54

06 Drosselbart - Jemima 3:36

07 Parzival - Black Train 8:33

08 Nektar - King Of Twilight 4:16

09 Michael Rother - Katzenmusik 9 4:23

10 Anyone's Daughter - Blue House 7:20

11 Armaggedon - Open 7:27

12 Petards - Blue Fire Light 3:36

13 Ihre Kinder - Wurfelspiel 3:44

14 Ernst Schulz - Xy 5:18

Volume 4 CD3

01 Flaming Bess - Tanz Der Gotter 9:04

02 Neu ! - Negativland 9:33

03 Thirsty Moon - Big City 8:30

04 Out Of Focus - Hey John 9:38

05 Witthuser & Westrupp - Orienta 7:38

06 Lied Des Teufels - Das Lied Des Teufels 2:43

07 Embryo - Opal 2:46

08 Deuter - Babylon 14:53

09 A.R. & Machines - I'll Be Your Singer, You'll Be My Song 2:23

10 Rufus Zuphall - I'm On My Way 5:10

11 Improved Sound Limited - Catch A Singing Bird On The Road 3:53

12 Emtidi - Traume 3:18

Volume 4 CD4

01 A.R. & Machines - Globus 2:58

02 Murphy Blend - Speed Is Coming Back 6:01

03 Parzival - Groove Inside 15:55

04 Michael Rother - Sonnenrad 6:03

05 Ton Steine Scherben - Der Traum Ist Aus 9:22

06 Sonny Hennig - Pik As 4:40

07 Ihre Kinder - Hexenhammer 3:55

08 Checkpoint Charlie - Smogalarm 5:02

09 Jerry Berkers - Es Wird Morgen Vorbei Sein 4:12

10 Improved Sound Limited - Rio Bravo 59 2:41

11 Hoelderlin - Peter 2:57

12 Drosselbart - Liebe Ist Nur Ein Wort 4:24

13 Armaggedon - Round 4:09

14 Deuter - The Key 6:58

Volume 4 CD5

01 Straight Shooter - My Time - Your Time 8:08

02 Streetmark - Dreams 12:15

03 Harlis - Runaway 6:04

04 Ramses - Time 5:08

05 Bullfrog - A Housepainter's Song 8:47

06 Shaa Khan - The World Will End On Friday 4:42

07 Wolfgang Riechmann - Silberlan 7:45

08 Cluster - Sowiesoso 8:10

09 Octopus - The First Flight Of The Owl 5:17

10 Ramses - La Leyla 7:30

11 Streetmark - Lovers 5:15

Volume 4 CD6

01 Brainticket - Black Sand 4:03

02 Tangerine Dream - Rising Runner Missed By Endl 5:00

03 Faust - Jennifer 7:10

04 Triumvirat - Illusions On A Double Dimple 23:22

05 Kraan - Wintrup 4:30

06 Ougenweide - Der Fuchs 5:31

07 Orexis - Unter-Rock 6:09

08 Eloy - The Sun Song 4:55

09 Franz K. - Sensemann 18:40

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Volume 5 CD1

01 Amon Duul Ii - Archangels Thunderbird 3:32

02 Message - Smile 2:13

03 Kathago - Pacemaker 2:42

04 Wind - What Do We Do Now 8:25

05 Brainticket - Brainticket 26:03

06 Efendi’s Garden - The Garden 6:19

07 Gaa - Morgendammerung 9:54

08 Emma Myldenberger - Lenyas Fantasie 6:55

09 Mcoil - This Time Should Never End 8:12

10 Erna Schmidt - Pass - Weites Luftmeer 5:00

Volume 5 CD2

01 Panther - Wodka Lemon 9:04

02 Udo Lindenberg - Daumen Im Wind 6:09

03 Gravestone - Hascher-Blues 4:40

04 Amon Duul Ii - Deutsch Nepal 3:00

05 Virus - Nur Noch Zwei Lichtjahre 7:47

06 Michael Bundt - The Brain Of Oskar Panizza 9:47

07 Tritonus - Mars Detection 8:04

08 Tibet - Eagles 6:06

09 Schicke Fuhrs Frohling - Pictures 16:24

10 Tetragon - Snowstorm 7:50

Volume 5 CD3

01 Omega - Help To Find Me 7:43

02 Chris Braun Band - The Narrator 4:09

03 Kathago - String Rambler 5:19

04 Toad - Life Goes On 11:58

05 Niagara - Sangandongo 19:12

06 Sameti - I’m Not A Loser 3:48

07 Haboob - Israfil 9:45

08 Embryo - Music Of Today 4:12

09 Passport - Abracadabra 7:21

10 Brainstorm - Hirnwind 5:42

Volume 5 CD4

01 Wintergarden - Swan Song 10:55

02 Krokodil - Odyssey In Om 15:17

03 Amon Duul Ii - Kanaan 4:02

04 Ice - To A Fair Young Lady 6:41

05 Siddhartha - Weit Weg 12:15

06 Zyma - Law Like Love 7:01

07 Satin Whale - Lost Mankind 5:39

08 Da Capo - A Day In The Rest Of My Life 12:41

09 Novalis - Atlanto 4:38

Volume 5 CD5

01 Tritonus - The Day Awakes 7:53

02 Eberhard Schoener - Falling In Trance 5:44

03 Omega - House Of Cards\Time Robber 12:24

04 La Dusseldorf - Silver Cloud 8:02

05 Krokodil - The Creator Has A Master Plan 9:23

06 Triumvirat - The School Of Instant Pain 6:22

07 Abacus - Herman The German 3:18

08 Lily - In Those Times 9:02

09 Lightshine - Lory 5:26

10 Sun - Ohne Titte 5:51

11 Missus Beastly - Geisha 5:25

Volume 5 CD6

01 Thirsty Moon - Lord Of Lightning 3:41

02 Arktis - Is It Real 2:44

03 Chris Braun Band - Icy Shades 6:17

04 Epitaph - Big City 5:51

05 Da Capo - Future 4:30

06 Kalacakra - September Full Moon 9:35

07 Virus - Mankind, Where Do You Go To? 4:58

08 Think - Watercorps 5:08

09 Fargo - Silent Summernight 5:50

10 Madison Dyke - Next Conception 6:13

11 Poseidon - How Heavy The Days 5:09

12 Erlkoenig - Thoughts 9:30

13 Neu! - E-Musik 9:57

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