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Ossian - Ossian (LP)
Muza SX 1279, 1975 Poland Much underrated Polish avantgarde folk rock release on Muza. This debut release by Jacek Ostaszewski and Marek Jackowski is an essential pick to fans of neo-folk and if you like the sound of Embryo or Tri Atma run wit...
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Hoelderlin - Clowns & Clouds (LP)
Spiegelei 26 605-6 U, 1976 Germany Conny Plank and the Wuppertal crew with a masterful experimental kraut release on Spiegelei. Conceptual with one side dedicated the Clowns and one side dedicate Clouds. The Clouds side being my favorite with a wonderf...
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Grobschnitt - Rockpommel's Land (LP)
Brain 60.041, 1977 Germany Essential pick for krautrock fans with Eroc, Lupo, Mist, Popo and Wildschwein on cracking form. Conny Plank obviously playing an ever important role as usual here. Lovely gatefold copy with close to no wear, strongest...
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Grobschnitt - Ballermann (LP)
Brain 0001 050-2, 1974 Germany Masterpiece Grobschnitt album including the 33 plus minute long Solar Music extravagance. Killer experimental prog rock by one of Germany's finest acts in the krautrock field. Some faint surface marks on discs but not...
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Gate - Red Light Sister (LP)
Brain 0060.093, 1977 Germany Fantastic debut album by post-kraut rockers Gate. Funky upbeat stuff with plenty fine solo workouts splashed with sound effects. Check the percussion heavy Frankfurt for starters. Brain original with some surface line...
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Toto Blanke & Rudolf Dasek - Kirchenmusik (LP)
Aliso Records 1016 , 1984 Germany Stone mint copy of this experimental avantgarde jazz fusion project with two incredible talented guitarist. Nothing upbeat here but a fascinating soundscape that is useful both for listening and production. Very rare ...
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Progres 2 - Dialog S Vesmirem (LP)
Panton 8113 0130, 1975 Czech Republic Originally picked up this Progres 2 release for the drum breaks only to realise that it actually is a very worthwhile prog record with some great spacey organ work and fat drums. My favorite track is Odlet but all in ...
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Kraan - Live (LP)
Spiegelei 27 016-5, 1975 Germany Kraan are honoured as one of the best progressive live bands around and listening to this double album from '75 you get to understand why. Lots of heavy kraut and funky elements this is a brilliant record. Hard to fin...
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Forever More - Yours Forever More (LP)
RCA LSP-4272, 1970 United States Neglected US release that should be checked out by fans of funky jazz and progressive rock. Some tracks sound a little like King Crimson and Beggars Opera. Enjoy the 8 min jam session Good To Me. Stunning NM copy with...
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King Crimson - In The Court of (LP)
Polydor 2344093, 1981 Germany Essential album that should be in any serious collectors home. Obviously strong progressive rock influence but also jazz and electronic elements which is why it is sampled over and over again. Later pressing from 1981...
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Aera - Türkis (LP)
Erlkönig INT 148409, 1979 Germany Fusion driven jazz rock from Munich with Lutz Oldemeier from Missus Beastly as guest on the drums. A mellow but funky kraut jazz album with great sax and flute work. Pretty rare pick nowadays.
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ES - Wham Bang (LP)
Fran Rec L 00309, 1972 Germany Unexplored German electronic kraut jazz album with huge potential. Nice down tempo breaks and loops but also plenty of spaced out jazz rock tunes. Tear on front cover. Vinyl is spotless.
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Panta Rhei - Panta Rhei (LP)
AMIGA 8 55 318 , 1973 Germany Huge demand for this funky prog monster out of the former Eastern Germany. Veronika Fischer on vocals backed by some of the finest DDR musicians. At least 5 solid tracks including drum breaks, psychedelic guitar and p...
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Fresh - Fresh Out Of Borstal (LP)
RCA Victor LSP 4328 , 1970 United States Famous breakbeat folk prog studio session recording with drums, conga and percussion breaks mixed with prison slang on the track Borstal. Pretty entertaining stuff to be fair, both the music and spoken words. See You ...
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The Gasoline Band - The Gasoline Band (LP)
Cube Records 2326010, 1972 Germany Surprised this record is not hyped more. German Fred Schwartz drumming up European based US Army musicians to form this excellent 10 piece strong afro jazz rock band. Listen to the abstract Schrapnel so you know what ...
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Theo Schumann - Theo Schumann-Combo (LP)
Amiga 8 55 200 , 1969 Germany Lovely clean copy of this crazy funky DDR beat recording that should appeal to freakbeat, mod, soul and funk collectors. Check out Hackepeter for a feel of just how good the sound is. Vinyl is clean bordering NM, ligh...
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Toto Blanke's Electric Circus - Family (LP)
Alsio Music 1010 , 1980 Germany Scarce progressive jazz rock live recording with music spanning from the funky to the very abstract. I love the keyboard vs percusiion battle on Bolero Part II and the mellow jazz funk on Flight To Kracow. Cover has g...
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Harvey Mandel - Shangrenade (LP)
Janus 6499 831 , 1973 United Kingdom UK Janus pressing with lovely laminated cover art catching the sign of the times. Musically this is an essential Harvey Mandel pick if you like his fusion driven guitar that inspired so many. A few drum breaks thrown ...
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Triumvirat - Illusions On A Double Dimple (LP)
Harvest 1C 062-29 491, 1974 Germany Excellent prog rock release. Loud drums and spacey sounds pave the way here making it an overall enjoyable listen and a worthwhile record for producers and prog enthusiasts alike. Used by DJ Shadow on Organ Donor. Ori...
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Kenton Lee - I Found New Life (LP)
GPH 28 0599, 1976 United States If you like those obscure xian records out in very small numbers here is a good pic. Kenton Lee and the Sactuary Choir of the First Assembly Of God in San Diego gets down and dirty, I mean groovy, on this '76 recordin...
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