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1.1 Plas1.2 Im Suden1.3 Fur Die Katz'1.4 Live in Der Fabrik1.5 Georgel1.6 Nabitte |
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| | Description: | Cluster??s classic 1972 album ??Cluster II?? featuring Hans Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius who had been making experimental electronic music since meeting at Berlin??s famed Zodiak Arts Lab in the late 1960s. ??Cluster II?? was their second work for a major label and was released in Germany on the Brain imprint in 1972. The sessions saw legendary producer (and contributor to Cluster??s first album) Conny Plank oversee the proceedings. Less ??industrial? in feel than Cluster??s debut work, ??Cluster II?? is a classic, hailed by aficionado Julian Cope as a major album in his book Krautrocksampler. - Cluster was the pioneering German duo of Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius. Formed on the cusp of the 1970s, they were a part of West Germany's nascent Kosmische Musik scene. The group would use restrained improvisational techniques similar to Gruppo Nuova Consonanza, working with both electric and acoustic instruments (organ, guitar, tone generators, cello, etc.) to create a singular sound that Julian Cope called "a huge beating heart, planet-sized and awesome."Originally released in 1972 on Brain,Cluster IIfeatures six pieces ofatmospheric, proto-ambient drones- a step forward from Cluster's 1971 self-titled debut, which had all untitled songs. On "I'm Suden,"hypnotic bass pulsations and repetitive guitar patternsflow serenely, while side two opener "Live In Der Fabrik" dives deep into Roedelius and Moebius' foreboding industrial soundscapes andsynergistic textural interplay.As Roedelius told Uncut magazine in 2022, "This feels like a breakthrough? Well, we were just getting more into it, and getting more experienced at being able to elaborate it. Conny (Plank) was working with us again-as well as being a multi-talented artist, he was a very experienced sound master and great human being. He contributed as a fellow musician, adding sounds with his mixing table such as reverb, delay and other effects enriching the whole pieces so that they finally became somehow unique."It's no surprise that when Neu! Guitarist Michael Rother first heard Cluster II, he suggested a collaboration with the band-resulting in the supergroup Harmonia who would make their first album together the following year.Some of the track durations listed on the insert are shorter than what is on the labels."Cluster II" is the seminal 1972 album by German electronic pioneers Cluster, now available in LP format from Superior Viaduct. This influential record marks a pivotal moment in experimental music, blending ambient textures with innovative electronic soundscapes that would go on to inspire generations of artists across genres such as krautrock, ambient, and electronica. The album?s hypnotic rhythms and atmospheric layers showcase Cluster's unique approach to sonic exploration, making it an essential listen for fans of avant-garde music. Superior Viaduct is renowned for its high-quality reissues of classic and obscure recordings, ensuring that groundbreaking works like "Cluster II" are preserved and accessible for new audiences.
Formed by Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius, Cluster emerged from the vibrant German experimental scene of the early 1970s. Their collaborative work has been highly influential within both popular and underground circles; they have worked alongside Brian Eno and Michael Rother (of Neu!), further cementing their legacy as innovators in modern electronic music.
Superior Viaduct stands out as a label dedicated to reviving important musical milestones through meticulously crafted vinyl releases. With a catalog spanning post-punk, minimalism, jazz, and more, Superior Viaduct ensures each release meets audiophile standards while honoring the original artistic intent. | | | No. of tracks: |
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