Ege Bamyasi by Can

Pros: Contains most of the elements that made "Tago Mago" great- rhythm, bizarre vocals, musical curveballs
Cons: They were starting to lose their "revolutionary" status

Let's us journey back to the year of 1972. What was going on in YOUR life back then? Was your scalp still thickly forested? Were the kids content to roll through life pursuing simple pleasures (sex, drugs, violence) rather than the evil things they now ...

Pros: An interesting art-rock album that's also rather accessible
Cons: It's not as good as Tago Mago.

(Disclaimer: Those looking for a brief description of the album will find what they’re looking for in the "Review Body" section. The section titled "Track Reviews" is meant only for those who want to read detailed descriptions of the songs, and ...

Pros: Tight, focused grooves, more so than any other Can release.
Cons: Well, it's pretty far out. But you should expect that by now from these guys.

Man. Ege Bamyasi is even harder to write about than the others were. I'm not really sure why, unless it's that Ege--Can #4, if you will, released in 1972--is an abrupt change of pace. Specificalistically, the boys of Can pot down the...

Pros: Recommended to any musician in search of proof that creativity and ingenuity has existed prior to the ease of digital recording devices and automated mixing consoles
Cons: Sometimes difficult to find in stores... but search on-line and rewards await those seeking inspiration

The discovery of Can changed my approach to creating music forever. This is timeless music conceived and recorded before my individual existence. My outlook on the technique of musical creation has been eternally altered by the production styles...