Can

lucifer_sam · 01-03-2009, 02:17 PM

Practically everyone here is familiar with Krautrock's favorite band: the immeasurably talented Can. I can't believe it, but I checked over and over and somehow we don't have a Can thread.

If you're unfamiliar with the avant-garde band, they are an amalgamation of many different styles of music. Years ahead of their time (and certainly much of ours), Can's ethereal throbbing beat has been at the forefront of some of the most perfectly scripted albums. They represent an enormous contribution to music - not just Krautrock - and their influence is enormous and far-reaching at that. I suggest you listen to these three unilaterally praised albums:

Tago Mago
Ege Bamyasi
Future Days

~~Farfisa~~ · 01-03-2009, 06:11 PM

There probably is a can thread, but it's impossible to find a band with a name that's less then four characters (or one that is comprised of two words that are both less then four characters.) This is excatly why we need a better search engine, but alas there is nothing that can be done.

Edit: Found it, try using a popular album by a band. That seems to work too.

http://www.musicbanter.com/classic-r...12316-can.html

Demonoid · 01-04-2009, 02:20 AM

I suppose get Ege Bamyasi and future days next. If you'd like to be a bit more adventurous though, get their debut, Monster Movie. It's a bit raw and perfectly portrays the ideas they had - Repetitive, simple, energetic yet way ahead of its time.

Sneer · 04-22-2009, 11:50 AM

Im really digging Soundtracks at the moment. The last two tracks, Mother Sky and She Brings The Rain are two of the finest songs Can created i think. Amazing stuff.

jackhammer · 04-24-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

Im really digging Soundtracks at the moment. The last two tracks, Mother Sky and She Brings The Rain are two of the finest songs Can created i think. Amazing stuff.

Agreed. From the 4 albums I have Soundtracks is my favourite. Future Days is a little non descript for me.

333 · 04-25-2009, 01:29 AM

Yes, good to see fellow MBers diggin' on Can, too.

My first listen was Ege Bamyasi and was instantly hooked. Then, I bought Landed, which was a little disappointing compared to E.B..

ElephantSack · 04-25-2009, 06:36 AM

Ege Bamyasi is an excellent record. "Sing Swan Song" is probably my favorite track from that one. I'd like some recommendations on what another good one would be.

jackhammer · 04-25-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElephantSack

Ege Bamyasi is an excellent record. "Sing Swan Song" is probably my favorite track from that one. I'd like some recommendations on what another good one would be.

Tago Mago
Soundtracks
Future Days

Piss Me Off · 04-25-2009, 06:54 PM

The 4 i've heard in order of bestest:

Ege Bamyasi
Soundtracks (only had about 2 listens so far but its got potential)
Tago Mago (only just because i'm still not big on the second half)
Future Days

5-Track · 05-03-2009, 05:21 PM

Ege Bamyasi took a long time to grow on me, though I now enjoy it a lot. Tago Mago is the quintessential for my money. But there's also a lot of live CAN floating around the web, especially from the Damo Suzuki period, which is very nice, though sound quality varies widely.

01-03-2009, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	Can Practically everyone here is familiar with Krautrock's favorite band: the immeasurably talented Can. I can't believe it, but I checked over and over and somehow we don't have a Can thread. If you're unfamiliar with the avant-garde band, they are an amalgamation of many different styles of music. Years ahead of their time (and certainly much of ours), Can's ethereal throbbing beat has been at the forefront of some of the most perfectly scripted albums. They represent an enormous contribution to music - not just Krautrock - and their influence is enormous and far-reaching at that. I suggest you listen to these three unilaterally praised albums: Tago Mago Ege Bamyasi Future Days __________________ first.am

01-03-2009, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	There probably is a can thread, but it's impossible to find a band with a name that's less then four characters (or one that is comprised of two words that are both less then four characters.) This is excatly why we need a better search engine, but alas there is nothing that can be done. Edit: Found it, try using a popular album by a band. That seems to work too. http://www.musicbanter.com/classic-r...12316-can.html Last edited by Farfisa; 01-03-2009 at 06:16 PM.

04-22-2009, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,397	Im really digging Soundtracks at the moment. The last two tracks, Mother Sky and She Brings The Rain are two of the finest songs Can created i think. Amazing stuff. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

04-25-2009, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,470	The 4 i've heard in order of bestest: Ege Bamyasi Soundtracks (only had about 2 listens so far but its got potential) Tago Mago (only just because i'm still not big on the second half) Future Days __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

05-03-2009, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
5-Track Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Echo Park, Earth Posts: 197	Ege Bamyasi took a long time to grow on me, though I now enjoy it a lot. Tago Mago is the quintessential for my money. But there's also a lot of live CAN floating around the web, especially from the Damo Suzuki period, which is very nice, though sound quality varies widely. __________________ music for your life: http://www.5-Track.com/NeptuneResearch

01-04-2009, 02:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Demonoid Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 734	I suppose get Ege Bamyasi and future days next. If you'd like to be a bit more adventurous though, get their debut, Monster Movie. It's a bit raw and perfectly portrays the ideas they had - Repetitive, simple, energetic yet way ahead of its time.

04-25-2009, 01:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	Yes, good to see fellow MBers diggin' on Can, too. My first listen was Ege Bamyasi and was instantly hooked. Then, I bought Landed, which was a little disappointing compared to E.B..

04-25-2009, 06:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
ElephantSack Man vs. Wild Turkey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 948	Ege Bamyasi is an excellent record. "Sing Swan Song" is probably my favorite track from that one. I'd like some recommendations on what another good one would be.