Krautrock Album Database - Micheal Rother

Albums

Flammende Herzen 1977
Sterntaler 1978
Katzenmusik 1979
Fernwarme 1981
Lust 1984
Sussherz + Tiefenscharfe 1986
Traumreisen 1988
Radio 1993
Esperanza

Flammende Herzen (Sky 1977)

Album Legnth: 34:14

Recorded: June/September 1976 Connys Studio

Genre: Rock

Best Song: 'Zeni'

Release Info: 2000 CD Reissue Random Records 398.6580.2

Tracks:

1. Flammende Herzen 7.03
2. Zyklodrom 9.36
3. Karussell 5.22
4. Feuerland 7.06
5. Zeni 5.09
6. Flammende Herzen (Film Remix) 8.32*
7. Vorbei (Flammende Herzen - Chill Remix) 8.36*

*=Bonus Track

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Overview:

Those of you who love the sweet sound of Neu! '75 should get a kick out of Michael Rother's debut solo-LP 'Flammende Herzen'. Rother builds on the minimalist ideas which he and Klaus Dinger perfected, creating a unique sound similar, yet more subdued to that of his former band. Entirely instrumental, the music relies heavily on melodic rhythm guitar, lush synthesizers, soaring lead guitars and steady motoric percussion by Jaki Liebzeit of Can. As mentioned, many of the tracks have that sweet Neu! sound similar to the classic track 'Isi'. The third track, 'Karussell', sounds so similar that it could almost pass for 'Isi'. As far as a standout tracks goes, each track is very strong and it will come down to the personal tastes of the listener. 'Feuerland', manages to stand out as a dark track with its droning bass, steady percussion, atmospheric synthesizer, and harmonic guitar notes. 'Zeni' is a contemplative track featuring outstanding tom-tom percussion and evocative lead guitar. Engineered by Konrad Plank, the music sounds fresher than ever. Musically, 'Flammende Herzen' is a natural progression from 'Neu! '75'. The lush production values provides further proof that all 80's music owes a debt of gratitude towards Rother, Plank and their peers. [5/5 Doug]

Musicians:

Michael Rother - Guitar, Electric Piano, Bass, Synthesizer, Organ, Electronic Percussion
Jaki Liebzeit - Drums