Includes free digital download code of the entire album. Tago mago, the first album with damo suzuki on vocals, features the can line. Named after a private island off the coast of ibiza associated with aleister crowley, cans tago mago is generally considered one of the pinnacles of the krautrock genre. Tago mago was can s third longplayer originally released in 1971, and the second album to feature the vocals of damo suzuki, who took over from malcolm mooney. You can never have too many copies of tago mago lying about. Its considered one of the most groundbreaking albums of all. It is therefore appropriate that the dusky blue haze of smoke clouds the original english cover of the repackaged forthieth anniversary reissue of tago mago, the seminal 1971 album from krautrock pioneers can. Cans 1971 album tago mago, freshly reissued in a 40th anniversary edition, is a colossus, the product of a band that was thinking huge, pushing itself. Can ogam ogat vinyl 24bit96khz rip ripped using mmf5 musichall into project ii preamp usb out directly into into macbook pro running audacity 1. Recorded in a rented castle near cologne, the album features longform experimental tracks blending funk rhythms, avantgarde noise, jazz improvisation. Can sacd remastered collection x sacd 19681989 ps3. Tago mago is a landmark album in music history, an lp that redefined the word experimental and ambition.
Records will offer a best of michael karoli edit for free download on their. Tago mago, cans third studio album originally recorded in 1971 is the first album with damo suzuki on vocals, and features the can line up of holger czukay on bass, michael karoli on guitars, jaki liebezeit on drums and irmin schmidt on keyboards. Tago mago is a music studio album recording by can krautrockprogressive rock released in 1971 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Tago mago is the second album by the german krautrock band can, originally released as a double lp in 1971. You can really hear damo suzuki working the vocals in this recording and the rest of the band keeps the drum heavy, stream of conscious grooves flowing. Vinyl lp album pack ege bamyasi, future days, tago mago. Spoon records and mute announce the release of the 40 th anniversary edition of the classic can album tago mago on 14 november 2011. Monster movie, soundtracks, tago mago, ege bamyasi, future days, soon over babaluma, landed, flow motion and saw delight are out now, with out of reach, can and rite time, alongside the rarities collections unlimited edition and delay, joining them on august 18. Can was an experimental rock band formed in cologne, west germany in 1968. Can the singles 2017 official digital download 24bit44. Exhibitions in germany deluxe vinyl box set and unreleased lost tapes box set details for 2012.
It was the first studio album to feature damo suzuki. Back to can, in the uk the alleged ua reissues of tago mago and soundtracks on vinyl both have differentoriginal cover art to the official spoon reissue lps, which again suggests theyre not fully legitimate or worth getting. Most krautrock collectors consider tago mago as one of the best albums ever released by can, and for our happiness, two years ago this vinyl bootleg began circulating amongst collectors. Following the release of the can vinyl box the limited edition box set that consisted of 17 lps housed in a linen wrapped box, mute are now proud to release the can studio albums individually on vinyl. With mooney out of the scene, the beloved damo suzuki comes in and takes the reigns as lead vocalist. Tago mago is the third album by the german krautrock band can. The first rip was taken from a vinyl pressing at 320kbs but has no song separation i prefer this rip while the new second rip was taken from cd in flac format with song separation. Tago mago is without a doubt one of the oddest albums you will ever hear. Tago mago is the centerpiece of cans career, a double cd that still boggles the mind today as it did over thirty years ago. Can s second studio album and third consisting of original material sees the band go down a deeper, more experimental and darker sound. If its your cup of tea, start collecting the other can releases.
Can hit a creative peak with the around the time of tago mago and this live recording of an instudio jam at their inner space studio in cologne is more proof. I think its an album that lends itself to a variety of unique perspectives, imterpretations, and experiences. Released in batches, the first albums in the series to be released. Despite its weirdness, rough edges, and sonic difficulty, tago mago is an album i feel i can safely recommend to anyone. Va flashdance 1983 flac yes the word is live 2005 flac roberta flack softly with these songs the best of roberta flack 1993 flac. Side 1s trilogy of paperhouse, mushroom and oh yeah are often quoted as the most definitive can, and i wont argue with that.
You know that its arguably the most influential rock album ever recorded, that everyone. Tago mago will be reissued on 14 november, packaged with a bonus cd of remastered live material, and featuring the original uk artwork which has not been used in the uk since 1971 next year two box sets will be released. It was the bands second studio album and the first to feature damo suzuki after the 1970 departure of previous vocalist malcolm mooney. I will recommend three, and you can check out the sidebars for lists of blogs they recommend. We present new, exclusive music and the hot hits for information. Indeed, from my detailed listening and analysis id say they have been enhanced. It was the bands second studio album and the first to feature kenji damo suzuki after their. Generally considered as the bands best work, consisting of intensely rhythmic jazzinspired drumming, improvised guitar and keyboard soloing, tape edits, and suzukis idiosyncratic vocalisms. Big batch of can news today, as plans for two box sets, two art exhibitions, and a 40th anniversary reissue of tago mago emerge. I have everything from monster movie to saw delight in unremastered versions, and i have tago mago and ege bamyasi in remastered versions. A1 paperhouse a2 mushroom a3 oh yeah b halleluwah c aumgn d1 peking o.
Given the comparatively primitive state of recording technology that existed at the time, the sounds can created were nothing short of astonishing. Progressive rocklp 2496 can monster movie, tago mago, future days, soon over babaluma, flac tracks. What all of this adds up to is the the best sounding version of tago mago yet produced, regardless of what your rose tinted memories of the various vinyl editions might be. This one is a krautrock goodie, but has benefited from massive overhype as the years have gone by.
This album contains a recording made during tago mago sessions and rehearsals. Live recording from the tago mago sessions, circa 1971. Often described as the tense can album, ege bamyasi is actually the band at its. The quietus news can albums set for vinyl reissue on mute.
If your favorite pink floyd song is echoes from the meddle album, youll probably like can. Also included is full album artwork for both cd and lp releases. Ege bamyasi is in my all time top 10 albums list and certainly one for the island. This special double vinyl has been out of print for over 20 years. First be warned, ege bamyast can get a little repetitive.
Its surreal, but, like the art of the great surrealist salvador dali, infinitely timeless and a powerful example. Tago mago is the second album by the german krautrock band can, originally released as a. All 14 of cans studio albums have been newly cut to vinyl from the. Mute records can tago mago 40th anniversary 2cd edition. Named after a private island off the coast of ibiza associated with aleister crowley, can s tago mago is generally considered one of the pinnacles of the krautrock genre. Tago mago has been described as cans best and most extreme record in sound. When i saw mushroom head when i saw mushroom head when i saw mushroom head i was born and i was dead i was born and i was dead when i saw. With 1971s tworecord set tago mago, can hit their visionary stride, shedding the constraints of pop forms and structures to explore long improvisations, angular rhythms, and experimental textures. Later labeled as one of the first krautrock groups, they transcended mainstream influences and incorporated strong minimalist and world music elements into their often psychedelic music. Vinyl lp album pack ege bamyasi, future days, tago mago at, a better music store experience since 1999. Can remastered sacd collection x sacd 19681989 ps3.
These will be legal downloads, since most of the artists have been. An essential piece of art in anybodys music collection, one of those albums no one can live without, after having experienced it. I cant imagine thats how the original vinyl sounded although i dont have it. The perverse thing is that cd is capable of much more dynamic range than vinyl but its rarely used. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your can collection. Tago mago, cans third studio album originally recorded in 1971 is the first album with damo suzuki on vocals, and features the can line up. Can tago mago 1971 a1 paperhouse a2 mushroom a3 oh yeah b1 halleluhwah c1 aumgn d1 peking o d2 bring me coffee or tea. For sure this music is not for everybody but if you can appreciate repetitive repetitive jamming and nonsensical lyrics, you might want to give this one a try. Mute have announced that theyll be continuing their reissue of all of cans studio albums this month. Brand new remastered edition from 2014 of an album originally released in 1971.
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