Krautrock Album Database

Albums

Eroc 1975
Zwei 1976
Eroc 3 1979
Eroc 4 1982

Eroc (Brain 1975)

Album Legnth: 35:59

Recorded: Joachim Ehrigs Home Studio

Genre: Electronic Rock

Best Song: 'Kleine Eva'

Release Info: 1074 Brain LP BRAIN 1069

Tracks:

1. Kleine Eva 12.02
2. Des Zauberers Traum 5.22
3. Toni Moff Mollo 0.48
4. Die Musik Vom "Oldberg" 1.13
5. Norderland 6.26
6. Horrorgoll 6.30
7. Sternchen 3.31

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Average Rating based on 10 votes: 3.8

Overview:

Eroc's 1975 debut solo album is an amazing listen, one-half electronic, one-half in the Grobschnittian rock sound; some of the music was featured in live Grobschnitt shows circa 1974 and 1975. Eroc begins in grand cosmic fashion with the out-of-this-world 'Kleine Eva', a minimalist electronic piece in true Krautrock fashion which puts to shame similar period Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze work! This track is peaceful, stirring, enlightening and refreshing - a true gem of the genre. 'Der Zauberers Traum' is another electronic track with a twist. It features an atmospheric bed of synthesizers seamlessly shifting between chords and a delightful electronic lead which sounds very Eastern, almost like a snakecharmer. This track gives way to one of Eroc's famous German jokes which is completely lost on those of us who are not native speakers. This track features Eroc who secretly recorded a chat with Toni, a Grobschnitt-roadie; together, they talk about the time when they were in the forest at night and making fun of the fact that Toni was left by himself, alone in the dark. (Thanks to Dirk for supplying this information) Side two begins with the short track 'Die Musik Vom "Oldberg"' which bares a strong resemblance to the Grobschnitt rock sound. Following this is 'Norderland' which is a more focused track featuring guitar work which is sure to remind listeners of the great Michael Karoli from Can. Next on the play list is 'Horrorgoll', an electronic sound collage which displays strong Da Da-ist tendencies and which would not sound out of place if heard on an early-seventies Faust album. Finally, the album closes with 'Sternchen' which comes across like a natural blending of both the electronic and rock elements displayed within this album. This is definitely one of the best solo Krautrock performances and is in dire need of an official CD Reissue which coincidentally might not be too far off! I will provide more information when and if this materializes. [5/5 Doug]

Musicians:

Joachim Ehrig (Eroc) - Electronics, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Zwei (Brain 1976)

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Best Song: ___

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Tracks:

1. Nebelwelt 3.05
2. Ein Unhoeflicher Anfang 1.17
3. Aktuelles Vorwort 0.30
4. Der Traum Vom Wald 9.02
5. Lied Con Der Brucke 0.23
6. Toni Geht Nach Boelerheide 4.29
7. Geleerte Worte 1.16
8. Bemep-Mope 2.00
9. Kleine Freude 1.03
10. Prof. Erwin Senkellfuss 0.50
11. Sonnenfluch 4.02
12. Herr Con Schwabulahn 2.55
13. Das Irrsinnslied 7.23
14. Eine Erkenntnis 0.10
15. Ich Bin Ein Lachen 4.23
16. Sternenwelke 2.00
17. Ein Hoeflicher Abgang 3.56

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Album Rating: _ out of 5 [Doug]

Musicians:

Joachim Ehrig (Eroc) - Electronics, Guitar, Bass, Drums