Krautrock Album Database

Albums

Kraan 1972
Wintrup 1973
Andy Nogger 1975
Live Live 1975
Let It Out 1976
Wiederhören 1977
Flyday 1978
Tournee 1980
Nachtfahrt 1982
Kraan X 1983
Live 88 1988
Dancing In The Shade 1989
Soul Of Stone 1991
Live 2001
Through 2002

Kraan (Spiegelei 1972)

Album Legnth: 44:05

Recorded: May 1972 Studio 70 - Munich, Germany

Genre: Kraut Jazz

Best Song: 'Kraan Arabia'

Release Info: 2000 CD Reissue EMI/ELECTROLA 7243 82266822

Tracks:

1. Sarah's Ritt Durch Den Schwarzwald 6.23
2. M.C. Escher 6.13
3. Kraan Arabia 9.54
4. Head 18.34
5. Sarah Auf Der Ganswies' 2.01
6. Sarah's Ritt Durch Den Schwarzwald (Demo) 5.56*
7. M.C. Escher (Demo) 6.30*
8. Head (Demo) 13.56*
9. Sarah Auf Der Ganswies' (Demo) 2.12*
*=Bonus Track

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Overview:

Recorded in just three days, Kraan's self-titled debut album mirrors closely their live set from that period. The tracks range from free-form jazz to total improvisation, fusing together rock, jazz, and ethnic influences. In true genre fashion, the first track kicks off with an other-worldly collage of electronic sounds. The group then breaks into a riff that reminds me of Amon Duul II before they kick it up a notch and break into a jazzy instrumental section complete with an eerie guitar and sax interplay. The second track, 'M.C. Escher', is a slower, more deliberate rock number which is highlighted by some eastern-influenced sax work. 'Kraan Arabia' is a ten-minute excursion into eastern flavored jazz and it features sax, guitar and bass solos. Opening with a conga percussion section similar to The Stones' 'Sympathy For The Devil', the track kicks into gear with a distinctly eastern-styled guitar and sax riff. The eighteen-minute 'Head' is a free-form jazz rock number containing a great deal of improvisation which has its share of good and dull moments. Finally, the album closes with 'Sarah Auf Der Ganswies', a fragile composition containing a melodic sax and guitar lead and a solid bass line. As a bonus, the EMI/Electrola CD reissue contains the original 1971 demos to all of the songs except 'Kraan Arabia'. Listen to both and compare the musical growth of the band. [3.5/5 Doug]

Musicians:

Hellmut Hattler - Bass
Peter Wolbrandt - Guitar, Vocals, Percussion
Johannes Pappert - Saxophone, Percussion
Jan Fride - Drums, Congas
Romo - Organ (2 + 4)