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One of the more "artsy" krautrock records on the list. Faust IV is, as expected, their fourth album (barring a collaborative album with minimalist Tony Conrad). Faust had experimented with different approaches to krautrock in the past, but this was their most straight-forward, if a bit droney. Uniquely fun in that you can tell the band had fun when making it, with occasional goofs sneaking onto the album.
Läuft
musiken är rätt cool alltså, finns en hel del att gilla även om det är lite oljud emellanåt. Ett pluspoäng för att vara tidig med genren och vad den tydligen innebar med sina antiauktoritära drag. man hör tydligt att les big byrd är inspirerade av faust. också coolt att dom klippt in lite snack om kroppsbehåring av en svensk tjej i sista låten.
Awesome. So weird and buzzy; songs are long and sprawling. Feels like a beehive in a wind tunnel.
I’m not really sure what makes something “krautrock” other than originating in Germany. That is what this album apparently is, and is confirmed by it being the title of the opening track too. To me, this sounded like a really fun mashup of genres. It wasn’t afraid to get real weird with it, but not so weird that it becomes unlistenable. The vocals are pretty minimal, which does tend to appeal to my tastes now and then. Overall, I found this to be a fun album.
Way ahead of their time and perhaps still ahead of ours, this music weaves together countless threads, many of which other bands have since unraveled and simplified to create more accessible songs. It's a 3.5 but feeling a round a up today.
Wide range of sounds going on from almost shoe gaze to kind of psychedelic. Having very different expectations for this record I was happy to find I enjoyed it very much. Highlight: Jennifer
Had to save this into my library something funky about the tubes.
An appropriate amount of weird.
This isn't about the 1001 most listener friendly albums of all time. It's an anthology of music - how we got to where we are. Some things in the history of music sent it in different directions, influenced people that used sounds and bought them into the mainstream. On that basis, this is absolutely the sort of thing that should be here. It's worth listening to.
Weird but a lil funky. A bit zappaish, a little floydy, Aphrodite's child-esque
I dig this album. Gets too weird in places like they tended to do in the 70's though.
Eclectic album. Really diverse sounds.
luuuuvvvvv it. kinda hard to believe this is from 1974 honestly it really does sound so contemporary. groovy as all get out.
that was awesome. and it was also crazy…
You know what, I was apprehensive. I popped it on in the gym and just got into it. I could hear lots of bits that have obviously gone on to influence newer experimental/proggy artists! This WILL be getting another listen or two!
Original psyche, krautrock fun
Well that was an unexpected find! I enjoyed the experimental sounds, uncommon rhythms, and random meanderings. King Gizzard influencers?
4.5
I was aware of these guys but never really explored before. Fair to say I really enjoyed it. Experimental without being too wanky, defo ahead of its time with some of the sounds and grooves. While individually the songs are not bangers as such, it’s nice to be taken on a journey through styles and ideas (had me thinking Black Rebel Motorcycle Club based their entire career off ‘Just a second….’.. Sounds like their earlier stuff is more experimental but will be checking it out.
I cannot help but think with some of these songs that this is what King Gizzard modelled a bit of their work on.
I really enjoyed this. WIll definitely explore Faust more.
It starts kind of boring and ends kind of annoying... but in between I actually kind of enjoyed it.
I went straight from King Gizzard's The Silver Cord into this album. Although released 50 years apart, one really provided context for the other, and gave me a greater appreciation for the electronic noise that kicked off this album than I may have had otherwise. The remainder of the album certainly gave me indie vibes at times, with the almost lo-fi jamminess seeming far more modern than its true age. There were parts of this that weren't fully my style, other parts that ranged from intriguing to thrilling, and others yet that were downright lovely. I respect the risks taken and completely see how this must have inspired the artists I listen to to this day.
Ambient German psych rock. Enjoyed the album. First song was like 15 minutes long without lyrics. Gotta be in it for the long haul. Some cool instrumentation throughout, but the main selling point is the vibe. Standouts: Krautrock, The Sad Skinhead, Jennifer, and Lauft…Heisst Das Ed Lauft Oder Es Kommt Bald..Lauft.
I enjoyed this a lot. Not to keen on the singing or the wacky skinhead song but I liked the noise.
Not necessarily an easy listen. But too good to give it a 3.
Faust 12 minute drone? Yes please! I’m fairly familiar with this, following on from getting into Kraftwerk, Neu! and Can. I do think it’s great, kind of occupying the ground between Neu! And Can. The mislabelled tracks can get a but confusing. Krautrock is great, long but interesting, great when the drums come in. The Sad Skinhead sounds very ahead of its time, almost post punk/new wave, whilst also simultaneously being very much of its time. Jennifer is a great, the pulsing bass is superb and it’s a great slow burn leading to the noise outro. Just a Second is great, very ‘krautrock’ with it’s motorik rhythms and guitar, before moving into a slightly creepy 2nd half. Picnic on a Frozen River, Deuxieme Tableau has a lot of elements I love, but I’m not so keen on the vocal hook, I much prefer the instrumental passages. Great bass and guitar in the second half though. Läuft...Heisst Das Es Läuft Oder Es Kommt Bald...Läuft, I love the acoustic guitar and handclaps, but, like most of their other songs you expect it to turn into a kind of experimental noise jam, but it doesn’t, it plays out very sweetly. Run, very Radiohead. I know Faust were an influence from Kid A onwards, and they obviously have Faust Arp on in Rainbows. It’s a Bit of a Pain is a very lovely way to finish, almost Bryter Later style guitar, before the noises come in and out, and before it reaches its denoument. I do like this album a lot. It’s a bit patchy in places but I am a bit of a sucker for this type of stuff, it’s obviously very UK and US rock’n’roll influenced, but put through a teutonic hippy lens, which makes it really interesting and very enjoyable. Loads of ideas, lots of atmosphere, bit rough around the edges, it’s my perfect idea of a 4 👺👺👺👺 Playlist submission: Krautrock
😁😁😁 Weird one this, nothing really outstanding musically so far, (only 2 and a bit tracks in) but it has put a smile on my face. The sad skinhead is just great, and picnic on a frozen river, deurxieme tableau has definite Gong vibes from the Gnomes in the flying teapot era. To sum it up, this is why I'm doing this, to discover bands like this. But I am left wondering why I have never heard of them before. Will definitely be on the lookout for them on music stalls. Every strong 4, so close to a 5 but not quite there.
Krautrock bedeutet vieles in der Musik: Experimente, Neues entdecken, Sprache testen, Musikstile ausprobieren. Man kann immer sicher sein, dass es nicht 0815 oder Mainstream ist. Faust 4 gehört zu dem reiferen Ergebnis von Faust (das Nachfolgewerk gefällt mir noch mal besser) und bietet sehr abwechslungsreiche, aber auch melodische Songs.
I’ve never heard of Faust before, so I have no idea of what to expect from this album. I studied German for three years in high school, and two years in college, but I know embarrassingly little about German pop culture, especially music. I read a little bit about Krautrock before jumping into this album, and I think there’s a good chance I’ll enjoy it. My inclinations were correct, and I really enjoyed this album. It certainly fit the bill of experimental, and it’s an interesting bridge between the psychedelic music of the sixties and the more electronically heavy music of the eighties. I really enjoyed the fuzzy and distorted guitars, and there were some great synthesizer, keyboard, and organ arrangements that filled in the experimental sound nicely. I’m always leery of longer songs, because I often find them really repetitive, but Faust’s longer songs were always changing and evolving the sound throughout their runtime, and I found myself rapt with attention for what would come next. I really appreciated that the band used a lot of subtle things here and there in the music, like little beeps, or wavering synthesizer notes. This album was great, and I appreciate how unique and different it was. I’m excited to review some of the other Krautrock albums that are on this list.
Enjoyed this - can see it having been really inspirational for a lot of bands like joy division. So far ahead of it’s time too 4/5
3-4
this is so legit for 1973
4.5 stars. I was hesitant when I saw it was a German band from the 70s, but it was actually really really good. Very ambient and psychedelic with industrial elements. It's good for zoning out, but still held my attention. "Krautrock" and "Giggy Smile" were maybe most notable, but all the songs flow into each other well.
Brilliant
Das gefällt mir! 4.5 🌟
This album nearly caused a car accident when the extended hazy-dreamy end of "Jennifer" was broken by an unexpectedly loud cymbal crash, before going into some old-timey piano. Along those lines, nothing from this album was expected, so I guess that's pretty good for a fifty-year-old work. I probably won't be playing this ever again, but it was a hell of a ride today.
Absolutely fascinating sound. Weird and experimental but never too far from listenable, these guys understand music at a very fundamental level. Really cool.
"Faust IV" by Faust is a seminal work in the realm of experimental rock music. Released in 1973, it represents a culmination of the band's avant-garde tendencies and showcases their ability to blend diverse musical elements into a cohesive sonic landscape. Here's an in-depth review of the album, focusing on its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with a discussion of its pros and cons. ### Music: "Faust IV" is a sonic journey that defies traditional genre categorization. The album seamlessly integrates elements of krautrock, psychedelic rock, avant-garde, and electronic music. From the hypnotic rhythms of tracks like "Krautrock" to the cacophonous experimentation of "Giggy Smile," Faust demonstrates an unparalleled mastery of sound manipulation. The use of unconventional instruments and studio effects adds depth and texture to the music, creating an immersive listening experience. ### Production: The production on "Faust IV" is ahead of its time, showcasing an innovative approach to recording and mixing. Producer Kurt Graupner, along with the band members, experimented with tape manipulation, overdubbing, and other studio techniques to create a dense, multi-layered sound. The result is an album that sounds both raw and polished, with each instrument and sound effect carefully balanced to create a cohesive whole. ### Lyrics: While lyrics take a backseat to the music on "Faust IV," they nevertheless contribute to the album's overall atmosphere and themes. The sparse, cryptic lyrics often explore themes of existentialism, alienation, and the absurdity of modern life. Tracks like "It's a Rainy Day, Sunshine Girl" and "Jennifer" feature enigmatic verses that invite multiple interpretations, adding to the album's mystique. ### Themes: "Faust IV" explores themes of identity, alienation, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. The album's eclectic sonic palette mirrors the fragmented nature of contemporary society, with its disjointed rhythms and dissonant melodies reflecting the disorientation of modern life. Tracks like "Just a Second (Starts Like That!)" and "Picnic on a Frozen River" evoke a sense of unease and uncertainty, capturing the zeitgeist of the early 1970s. ### Influence: "Faust IV" has had a profound influence on subsequent generations of musicians, serving as a blueprint for experimental rock and electronic music. Bands like Sonic Youth, Radiohead, and Stereolab have cited Faust as a major influence, adopting their unconventional approach to songwriting and production. The album's willingness to push the boundaries of musical experimentation continues to inspire artists across genres to this day. ### Pros: 1. **Innovative Sound**: "Faust IV" pushes the boundaries of what is possible in rock music, incorporating a diverse range of sounds and influences. 2. **Experimental Spirit**: The album's fearless experimentation and boundary-pushing approach set it apart from its contemporaries. 3. **Timeless Quality**: Despite being released in 1973, "Faust IV" sounds as fresh and relevant today as it did upon its release, a testament to its enduring appeal. ### Cons: 1. **Accessibility**: The avant-garde nature of "Faust IV" may be off-putting to some listeners, especially those accustomed to more conventional rock music. 2. **Lack of Cohesion**: While the album's eclecticism is part of its charm, it can also make for a somewhat disjointed listening experience at times. 3. **Minimalist Lyrics**: Some listeners may find the sparse, cryptic lyrics of "Faust IV" to be lacking in substance compared to more narrative-driven songwriting styles. In conclusion, "Faust IV" stands as a groundbreaking work of experimental rock music that continues to captivate and inspire listeners over four decades after its release. With its innovative sound, fearless experimentation, and enduring influence, it remains a testament to the power of musical creativity and artistic vision.
Easy to get lost in and I like dat
Zappaesk.
I kinda of dug it. The songs all felt happy to go in whatever direction they want, without feeling forced or out of place. Ever the dips into noise generally worked.
Faust IV" by Faust is a groundbreaking album that pushes the boundaries of experimental rock. Released in 1973, the album is a mesmerizing journey through avant-garde soundscapes and innovative musical ideas. The album's opening track, "Krautrock," sets the tone with its hypnotic rhythms and unconventional instrumentation. Throughout the album, Faust explores a wide range of sonic textures, blending elements of rock, electronic music, and musique concrète to create a truly unique listening experience. One of the highlights of the album is the epic track "Jennifer," which features haunting vocals and a mesmerizing guitar riff. The album also includes the experimental masterpiece "Giggy Smile," a sprawling and dynamic track that showcases Faust's creative vision. Overall, "Faust IV" is a bold and adventurous album that pushes the boundaries of rock music. Its innovative approach and avant-garde sensibilities make it a landmark of experimental rock, earning it a solid 4 out of 5 rating.
Dieses Album ist gut. Sie sollten sich dieses Album anhören. Wenn Sie sich dieses Album anhören, werden Sie ein Übermensch sein.
Great album! Never listened to this genre, but this was surprisingly good.
Never heard of this band and was pleasantly surprised. This is the stuff that keeps me interested and listening — on this journey of 1001 albums.
This was kinda fun! Krautrock indeed!
Good! I enjoyed the instrumentals a lot.
There's something very sweet and naive at the core of this.
4/5. At times beautiful, at times head-bopping, and unfortunately, at few times boring. I did enjoy it for the most part but I think I might have been in the wrong headspace. The first track is still the highlight and I liked Jennifer as well. I think Giggly Smile lost me halfway through. Akin to electronic and disco receptiveness, using rock as the backdrop does provide a unique ambience because it takes a lot of skill to use these instruments in a way that feels robotic and yet interesting. They sure did it. It might need a 5 but right now it's a 4 based on a couple too slow or repetitive moments.
Quirky album, but a fun listen for sure. The wide array of employed sounds including what sounds like various synth and early sampling methods make this a unique album for the time. Listening on Hifiman Edition XS, Schiit Magnius, SMSL SU-8, and Wiim streamer.
New to me and interesting. Kinda all over but i dig their vibe.
I saw Faust in a church in East London in 2015, on a recommendation from my brother in law. At first, the droney repetitiousness was getting on my nerves, but as it continued, over footage of an old ship rolling over waves, it consumed me, and I felt almost spiritual, and lost in the universe. This brought back that weird feeling, but even better, had some fun moments between the pretentious guff in the top paragraph.
Liked this way better than I thought I would, given it is a krautrock group. Some lovely songs and the extended instrumentals were quite decent. Surprised we didn’t listen to anything by this group in high school. Even the Disc 2 tracks in the rerelease were enjoyable. This was released the month I started college but it (or the group) wasn’t on any of my friend group’s radar.
This was a very nice blend of straightforward rock with weirder elements that kept it interesting.
Here’s what I’ll say.. was it the best music I’ve listened to? No definitely not. But I had a great time listening because it was just so absurd. Sad Skinhead was my number 1, kind of reminded me of a low effort mariachi band. Also loved the aptly named “Piano Piece”, just a totally different vibe but for some reason makes sense in this album
Some of the krautest rock you will ever hear drawing from inspirations from Zappa over Floyd to modern classical. The opener is iconic, but Faust loses me on 'Läuft...' which I found downright boring.
Krautrock at its finest. It’s incredibly how easy Faust moves from droning instrumentals to more accessible song structures. A few times Faust is almost too close to abandon their kosmische rock in favor of komische rock, but luckily they ultimately don’t go that far.
Curioso, me gustó
The first song, “Krautrock”, AMAZING What an awesome buildup and finish. Loved it. Third track “Jennifer” has a great sound. Like what fucking instruments are they using. Wild arrangement. “Just a Second” sounds like Radiohead. Wait so does the beginning of Giggly Smile! Then it sounds like Grateful Dead meets Syd Barrett. Great couple of tracks. I knew nothing about this band or album, but this turned out to be an excellent listening experience. Loved it.
Bedoelde Radiohead dit met Faust Arp? Hele afwisselende plaat met redelijk toegankelijk spul en hele experimentele dingen naast elkaar. Heel prima
Faust IV is an acoustic journey. Corrosive, unpleasant sounds pierce your ears and leave you wanting for more. I could not figure out what fascinated me in this album. The mystery aura from the voices, maybe? It induced me in a kind of trance. I was in the middle of a Nordic forest. An eternal sun shone over the thick, tall, old trees. Between them, the only visible landscape was a line of brown mountains. They were far away and looked artificial. Like, manmade. The sunshine bounced on them like on a pile of copper and iron. It was immense. It was hard to breathe. You could see a satyr in the middle of this forest. It was playing its harp in a state of frenzy as if there was no tomorrow. And I was there, looking at it. Hypnotized for 44 minutes...
Very interesting album. Some early electronica and great experimentation. Heard of this band before but never gave them a listen. I really liked it. Probably would not play any song individually but as will play the album again. This is what this app is for...introduicing some new music to the listener. Whether we like it or not is of no concern. Beck and Thom Yorke def played this album til the grooves were gone in their developmental years. What happened to the Faust II & III?!
A little all over the place but when it's good, it's spectacular
I really like this album. It's definitely a complete whole, and so far ahead of it's time.
I am officially a Krautrock fan! Some of the more pop-edrue songs are a bit meh (The Sad Skinhead), but the actual Krautrock is amazing.
I overlooked a lot of this album when I first heard it, but I enjoy the range of it all. It's almost a tour of all the different types of Krautrock styles. Not one I'd throw on all the time, but it's definitely something that you'd throw on as an album vs. individual tracks.
People who dislike krautrock are extremely lacking in taste.
Vraiment très intéressant, dès les premières notes on voit que ce band était vraiment en avance sur son temps (ou peut-être est-ce le mouvement kraut qui l'était en général). Certains concepts de l'albums ont un peu moins résonné avec moi, mais ça reste un album très unique et très intéressant. Définitivement à réécouter. 8/10
Well I didn't know what to expect with this - from the first song I thought I knew where this album was heading but I didn't at all. It was such a fantastic mix of different experimental styles. I didn't know Faust but it didn't surprise me that Luke really liked them, repetition and drawn out songs. There were a few on here I particularly liked, like Jennifer. will deffo listen again
Faust's tone didn't feel like it came from 1973. It was darker, more organic. I ended up liking them much more than expected.
Erstaunlich gut zugänglich. Sogar mit Gesang. Lied 6 dann ein bisschen downer und lang und langsam. Mit so nem Bruch. Dann aber geiles Geknarze irgendwie. Ah, bin schon durch. Den letzten Song gar nicht so richtig mitbekommen, danach fing schon die Bonus-CD an, die mich direkt etwas genervt hat. Letzten Song noch mal gehört, schöner Abschluss
It took me two tries to get through this album. Sonically it is a wall of sound for the first chunk and my brain can't always handle that. Very 70s, pretty German.
4.1/5 - weird and edgy af
This is what it would sound like if the Velvets did a year of study abroad in Germany and lived in the same dorm as Kraftwerk.
Hell yes. A new challenger enters the German psych-rock arena (I'm trying to be respectful and not use the term "krautrock" if that's offensive, but damn if it isn't handy). I'm learning that I really, really like this genre. Tangerine Dream's Phaedra was awesome, Can's Tago Mago was phenomenal, this one is excellent too. As an outsider, all I'd heard of was Kraftwerk, but they're sitting at the tail end for me right now. This one's awesome, lots of great sonic journey tracks. Shocking that this is from the '70s, really would've guessed it was from the last 10 years or so. Excellent album, give me more! Favorite tracks: Krautrock (they said it!), Just a Second, Giggy Smile, Lauft, It's a Bit of a Pain. Album art: Sadly, the least interesting part of the album. It's lines, that's it. Not at all memorable. 4.5/5
Not bad, krautrock album
first half was fine but the second half was actually really cool. kind of zappa-esque at times
Pretty cray
Delicious! Just weird and noisy enough, lovely passages, funny, German, real fuck you we're having fun energy. I’ll listen again and it may well be a five. This is a true find, totally unknown to me before today. Why I tried this whole project. Krautrock!
Heard before: no It was always fun to make fun of the hipsters listening to the Krautrock, so I never looked beyond little Kraftwerk, a little Can… that was plenty. This is my first Faust, and I guess fans of this record like it for the poppiness. But those tracks, while kind of fun in their post-VU way, pale next to the great long droney instrumentals, with odd sections spliced together. Total groovy chaos with a splash of self-aware humor, just like the band itself from what i can tell. Excited to learn more. I’ll have to find a different reason to mock the hipsters. Sigh. Top tracks: Lauft… Heisst Das Es Lauft Oder Es Kommt Bald…Lauft, Krautrock, Giggy Smile
Interesting
I guess I completely misunderstood Krautrock. I was imagining leather jackets and shouting but I was way off. Funky, jazzy, experimental electro. It doesn’t always “land” with me, but at least there’s always something interesting going on.
Get ekki sagt að þetta sé söngur mér að skapi, en eiginlega allt annað finnst mér vel gert og skemmtilegt. Hlustaði tvisvar og væri til í meira.
Awesomely weird and wackily wonderful. Alternately mesmerizingly groovy and distractingly discordant, the whole thing works well and is well worth knowing.
4.0
Enjoyed
Unexpectedly good. Different and interesting.
omg what a discovery, love it
Great for work place listening! It’s a bit of a pain really caught my ear.
I'm always excited to get a kraut rock band on here, since that generally means I'm in for something cool and different. I've listened to Faust before and didn't get much out of it, but I really liked this album. Solid grooves throughout as I've come to expect from kraut rock, with great instrumentals over it. I generally don't find their vocals all that impressive, but they tend to be sparse anyway. Overall, it's an album that feels really advanced for the time when it came out. Well worth the listen 4/5
Faust is great, very well done Krautrock. I still prefer Nue but there's enough going on here to really make this stand out amongst the broader movement
I love this kind of whacky album so much. While "Krautrock" is obviously the centerpiece of the album, the other songs show a playful experimental side that sounds like a mix between Piper at the Gates of Dawn and Throbbing Gristle. Jennifer is avant-garde without being too dense and Picnic on a Frozen River shows the band in psych rock mode, probably the most conventionnal you'll ever get from them. So yeah, there's a bit of everything and every bits are highly enjoyable.
Takes away my soul just like Mephisto would.
Very happy to return to this Faust album that I had only listened to once, a very long time ago. It's definitely an important work in the krautrock genre. Very adventurous and free music, which is something that I respect a lot.
I really liked this one - I guess I generally like Krautrock? Will definitely re-listen soon. While some songs are repetitive (a key factor of the style), I was really taken with the sounds on some tracks, like "Jennifer" and "Giggy Smile".
Having been lured in to purchase the Faust Tapes which turned out to be so weird it put me off checking out their other albums. Quite the opposite of what virgin had intended with their offer. As with a number of bands Faust popped up on John Peel a few times with the offering there much more palatable. This album still has the weird multilingual stuff on it and encouragingly many of the songs have structure. Each side is well balanced giving the album a positive feel throughout.
It’s trippy, it’s funky, it’s experimental, it’s German baby! The way you decide to listen to this album is going to make all the difference. You can listen to it passively while doing chores and whatnot or with full attention to fully soak in the sounds being conducted here. I did both. Do the latter.
That was cool and interesting. I imagine it was groundbreaking in 73. Today it still stands up but is no longer mindbending
Rock ópera like, interesting and dynamic
I very much enjoyed this. Its a weird type of prog rock (Krautrock apparently) which I found was quite to my liking.
Agradable. Música musical, melódica, de ascensor. Un poco chill out
Klassiker!
Really enjoyed this. Jennifer was the only song I knew and was glad to be reminded it existed. Think Kraut rock might be my new thing. In this case it was the combo of it being both good ambient and post-punk rocker style stuff in close proximity.
When did this come out? Refreshing as hell compared to the other stuff coming out at the time. It's A Bit of Pain is beautiful but I'm not sure they needed that Dalek on backing vocals.
Well… that was a surprise. Given I’ve never heard of these and the lack of playtime on the old Spotify, I feared for the worst. I was pleasantly surprised by how experimental yet enjoyable this was. The instrumentals reminded me of The Doors, not just on acid but on PCP and mescaline as well. Hats off to zee Germans
this fucked mega hard. ambient/ rock/ whatever the hell. favourite track : its a bit of a pain
Been a while since I'd listened to this, fun and unpredictable.
it’s pretty cool but i might need to give it a second chance
I really liked this album. I don't have any specific memory of hearing or even hearing about Faust before, which is rare for the albums that have come up on this list. I don't have much knowledge of the krautrock genre but this album made me want to go check out more of Faust's records. Standout Tracks: Krautrock, Jennifer, Giggy Smile, It's a Bit of a Pain
Definitely needs more listens, it sounds nuts in the best way
This was super weird shit and I loved it.
This was awesome. Never heard it before and mostly loved it. There are some odd moments, but I could get to know them over time. Krautrock, Jennifer, Lauft... definitely got me interested in hearing more.
Ohhh, this is going to be WEIRD. I can feel it in my waters. Let's go. haha boom, nailed it. It's some kind of spacey noise project. I can see what they're aiming for with it - trying to build a SOUNDSCAPE. I think it works for the most part. Trippy and cool. 4/5.
A little more low key than I would have liked out of Krautrock, but still quite enjoyable.
Nice and hypnotic!
For those who like expérimental Kraut
Krautrock forever!
Wow this caught me so off guard in a good way—it’s noisy, hypnotic, dark, with these crazy good doom-laden melodies… I liked the classic rocky songs less but that is okay. At times this album just sounds so ahead of its time and probably influenced a lot of the sad, doomy, dark post-rock and metal I love. will definitely be returning to this 🥵❤️
Interesting with so many dif sounds and felt very ahead of it’s time 4/5
A unique experience. Some of the songs are avant garde noise, while others are catchy poppy tunes. Jennifer and Giggy Smile really stuck out to me. I love the Craut!
3/4
It's funny that some of the records with the most rich sense of humour come from the stereotypically stoic country of Germany. While it's a serious record in many ways, there is a lot of self-awareness through it's runtime, and in a good way. The songs are also long, but well paced and with purpose, and the blend of languages is beautiful, making it a very European album - a kind of forward-looking earnestness that came with Central Europe in the 70s. I had never gotten into this band before, but this is a good album to discover them with.
c'est tellement weird que c'Est bon ahah. autant certaines chanson sont un peu f*** all, autant d'autre ont vraiment un bon vibe, il y a quelque chose de spciale dans certaines. J'ai aimé ma découvert et je ne suis vraiment pas décu. Un 4 pour l'originalité
I love me a bit of noisy krautrock, and this does exactly what it says on the tin. Opening track 'Krautrock' (that's a hint, perhaps) is 12 minutes of motorik, one-chord drone-rock (in a good way). The rums don't even come in until 7 minutes in. The shorter songs are indeed more song-like, and stand up as great songs, which can be a surprise for some krautrock bands, who can stretch out of groove, but not really write a song. Really enjoyed this, and putting it on my want list to purchase. Going four stars instead of five, as this is a really great example of this genre, but not necessarily for everyone.
Much more approachable than I thought.Nice and proggy, too. Must check out some more of the German stuff.
Pleasantly surprised by this, some parts jarred a bit but overall it was interesting and enjoyable. A good example of why I signed up to this project
Lovely droning guitar stuff
“Krautrock” is a stunning opener. Noisy (but beautiful) soundscapes that gradually shift and change over the course of nearly 12 minutes. There’s a steady pulse maintained throughout which gives the piece focus. I found it mesmerizing. “Giggy Smile” is a standout as well. The track begins with some playful psychedelic pop before shifting into a free jazz sax solo. Then it morphs into an epic jam that straddles the line between psychedelia and noise rock. There are a lot of overlapping layers in this last stretch but the music still feels playful even as it gets experimental. Incredible! Those two tracks feel like the major achievements here. The album is rounded out by a mix of experimental pop and rock and overall reminded me of The Velvet Underground at their most avant-garde. I’m very interested to hear more Faust.
Chill
Being the only classic Faust album that was on streaming services for a while I’ve listened to this one quite a few times. Very cool record. Also, don’t call it krautrock
Swag
I appreciate the influence this album has on so many bands I love but I found it a bit to proggy for my tastes. Still giving it for stars for the songs that made an impact on me, namely the opening track, Krautrock
RY4S
Pleasant background noise
Really enjoyed iy
A phenomenal album, an essential for any fan of prog rock, or even 1970's experimental sounds in general. This is like a mix of all types of musicians and genres, Gordon Lightfoot, early Krafwerk, and Frank Zappa all blended together with a little hint of magic mushrooms for good measure. Still holds up. 4.5/5
Wow, what a journey. Krautrock had me from the getgo, The Sad Skinhead gets stuck in your smashed up faces. Giggly Smile is as catchy as all get out. But Lauft.. is the track that stole my heart.
Not my favorite example of the genre, but fun enough, for sure! Fave track - "Krautrock", probably, as it was the most krautrocky. Also liked the mellowness of "Jennifer"....
Excelente opção para conhecer mais do Krautrock, a primeira música é definitiva.
Not bad
This was a really interesting album, it's like nothing I've ever heard before. The sound was very refreshing in that sense, but it's filled with a lot experimental sounds. Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much. Definitely worth the listen though!
Very interesting. First time hearing krautrock
Really good krautrock
Pretty cool but it did just sort of wash over me
sounds modern and exciting, must have been quite innovate in its time.
I really enjoyed this one! Weird and quirky, maybe long but I guess that's part of its charm.
Very weird and experimental, but I enjoyed it.
Pretty cool, ahead of it's time stuff here. Most of it I really liked. 4 🌟
there were a couple of points where i was just about to really enjoy this album and then it took another unexpected turn. still i think the madness of it made it quite enjoyable.
A horny group of dirty spud munchers bending over in front of the mirror, fingering their bums. Touch your toes, love. Touch your toes.
Unexpectedly good. First track was weirdly disturbing, rest was a fine piece of art
Bem diferente, meio experimental. Curti! Melhor música: Jennifer
kraut! rock!
First track wasn't interesting enough but I liked the rest. I like psychedelic music
Yesterday I didn't know there was such a thing as krautrock, and today I'm a fan of krautrock. Who would have thought? Good stuff, a bit Pink Floyd-ish. 4 stars.
Like some looming behemoth these tracks come, pushing all else out of its way, fascinating, beguiling, a curiosity, an influence on so many bands to follow. Commanding.
Wow!! Belle découverte pour moi! Je comprends mieux d'où viennent Suuns (étant le seul band que je connais qu'on ai affublé du therme krautrock) je vais investiguer la discographie sans faute! J'ai trouvé ça définitivement pas plate, réalisation stimulante, quelques sons un peu strident qui passe moins bien au souper mais j'ai bien aimé le voyage!
Enjoyed listening to this - very easy to listen to and interesting. Ahead of its time - had never here of them before. This kind of thing is the reason for doing the 1001 albums project.
weird! I liked it
keep that krautrock coming! love it.
wow, this doesn't strike me as anything that would have come from the early 70s. Way ahead of its time. I'll be checking out more Faust.
Completely experimental noise at first, but becomes a very warm and interesting listen after the first couple tracks.
Such a cool mix of poppy and experimental. I've always meant to give Faust a proper listen and I'm happy I have. Definitely need to seek out more of their stuff.
Welp, it's no Neu!, but i'll do! Listening to this Faust was more like allowing your ears to make an unsupervised visit to the Museum of American History, only in German.
Another band I've heard about a lot from smart hipsters "in the know." I know they are Krautrock but I never knew they were this organic sounding. Because I associate Kraftwerk with that genre even more - or, I should say, they are my sole entry point into the genre. So, by comparison this doesn't sound like the Krautrock I know. But that's totally ok. I like the human element here. And it's truly crazy to think this was released in 1973. Given it's timing and influence, it's getting a 4 as well. And because I genuinely enjoyed listening to it. I'm like Oprah today "You get a 4! You get a 4! You get a 4!" Oh well.
I know nothing about this band going into this album. I dig the opening track "Krautrock." That word is a genre that I also admittedly know little about, other than how a favorite band of mine, King Gizzard, is often referenced as having Krautrock influences. From what I gather reading the short blurb about the band on Spotify, these guys were pioneers of the genre and in the development of "ambient and industrial textures" in rock music. Krautrock is a 12-minute drone track ambling on and building a steady driving inertia that's only elevated once the drums finally enter eight minutes in. It's a moody gritty train ride of a song. The next track, The Sad Skinhead is a different vibe. It's a short bouncy track with a punk-like edge. The Next song Jennifer is another strange one. Two lines of lyrics repeated over seven minutes, there's a hazy vibe and wobbly bass that gives the song a foggy drunk feeling before it too transitions into a drony atmospheric wash and then a tack piano phase. Moving through this album feels like stumbling home through the industrial district after getting faded at a pub. Its hard to categorize the album as any one thing however, because for every Picnic on a Frozen River, there's a track like Giggy Smile, which skews away from the avant-garde to more of a psychedelic-pop/rock vibe, before naturally, becoming something entirely different again.
Krautrock ist eine Hörlücke bei mir. Von Faust habe ich noch nicht einmal namentlich was gehört. Das klingt so überhaupt nicht nach 1973!
New band and new music for me. I'm not sure where to place this music. I enjoyed having a chance to listen to something new. "Krautrock" was a good introductory track, and there wasn't anything I dis-liked. "Giggy Smile" had some sections with saxophone that didn't quite work for me, and I would have skipped some of the background noise on "It's a Bit of a Pain". The album wasn't a clear favorite, but it was good enough that I'm curious what I might discover with a second listen.
Slightly wierd but I think I liked it
Got to be in the right mood, enjoyed it yesterday but didn't like it so much today
I like this, but I’m trying to think how I would describe it. I would listen to this on psychedelics. Really loving when it gets more mellow.
Saved Prior: None Off Rip: Krautrock, Jennifer, Giggy Smile Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: Expected to hate this. Kinda loved it instead. The baseline on "Jennifer" is genuinely one of my favorite things I've ever heard. This album does do the thing where it randomly blasts you with an unlistenable sound for a bit, but I still enjoyed this. Also 1973?????? You could've told me this was a Radiohead side project and I would've believed you.
Surprisingly enojoyable
Albumik nieslyszany, nieznany, nazwa bardzo odpowiednia, moznaby sie doszukiwac nawiazac do Fausta Goethego, w tym materiale, praktycznie w calosci bedacy instrumentalnymi kompozycjami, chociaz jak dla mnie to wlasnie nie instruenty, ale efekty noise nadaja mu specyficzn klimat kosmicznej muzyki, bo tak ten album zostal sklasyfikowany gatunkowo, z niemieckiego krautrock, tak tez nazywa sie otwierajacy track prawie 12 minutowy, wokalu na albumiku jest niewiele, ale zdziwienie, bo zaspiewany jest naprawde szykownym angielskim, niektore kawalki maja wrecz psychodeliczny klimat jak picnic on the frozen river, nawet nazwa wskazuje, ze srogie piguly musialy brac udzial w tworzeniu albumika, jak dla mnie swietny i orginalny material, faust dolacza do sun ra w kategorii muzyki nie z tej ziemi
Hate songs about Nazis, but this was still cool
Agradable. Música musical, melódica, de ascensor. Un poco chill out
de muy buen gusto el faust
Buenos elementos electrónicos
weird, but i kinda liked it
I feel like I need to spend more time with this one, but will I ever do it?
Had some interesting moments. What was up with the Krauts back then? I actually enjoyed a good few of the songs Jennifer, Giddy Smile, the one after Giddy Smile that I'm not going to bother typing out.
Prog for people who enjoy building synths more than piano practise
this was fine but german electronica is just not for me
Interesting. Definitely worth a listen. My first exposure to krautrock (Fuzzy German downtempo?) and I will definitely explore more.
Zappy at times. Interesting, but not my fave.
AAAAAAAAAAAlmost Wilco
Pretty self-indulgent progressive kraut-rock. Fun, though. I enjoyed the more varied instrumentation. Fav tracks: Picnic on a Frozen River..., Krautrock, Jennifer
3.5
some interesting notes but overall didn’t grab me
Weird enough to be interesting while also chill enough to fade back as background music. It fit the mood of the foggy walk I was on. I can see similarities between this and something like Kraungbin
I enjoy and appreciate weird music. Some of the songs on this album were great - especially the instrumental opening track. There are some good melodies and progressions, but the goofy singing isn’t my favorite.
One of the longest intros of all time. Wildly progressive. The probable start of coheed and Cambria. Really interesting.
Experimental German 70’s rock
decent krautrock record, good songs, intro was super long though
bizarre mais assez bon
Didn’t dislike, actually pretty interesting. Just not on my revisit list.
No es malo, está bueno, pero no me pareció nada wow. Sería un 2,5
Krautrock at it's kraut-iest. The opening track is literally titled "Krautrock" Favorite track: Giggy Smile 3.5/5
This was interesting almost early industrial in some parts. Pretty cool.
I kind of liked this album, but it was also strange and weird. Some of the songs were too long and repetitive.
I wasn’t paying attention and at first I thought this was some American early 2000s try hard BS. I kept listening and realized that they were German and it was the 70s and pretty innovative. I won’t lie, I think they are pretty mid musicians but I will give them credit for being creative for the recording style.
I liked it. Not sure how many fausts ive been through at this point
The more experimental songs (as opposed to the ones that present as more normally structured songs) are the best ones here. Especially the opener, Krautrock, and the brilliant Just a Second.
Sorta cool but I’ve never been a fan of experimental music
Groupe inconnu. L'album est très varié et plutôt original. Le début est surprenant, avec un long instrumental de presque 12 mn, assez expérimental (bruitages, sonorités), mais qui m'a pas vraiment intéressé. Le chant rentre dans le morceau suivant, presque pop. Puis vient 'Jennifer' qui commence classique, puis dérive vers ... autre chose très inattendu. Dans le 5eme morceau un sax fait un excellent chorus, et la plage instrumentale qui suit le chorus est sympa. En tout cas chaque morceau est une surprise, ce qui est bienvenu et pousse à aller jusqu'au bout. Mais je ne suis pas sur d'avoir envie de l'écouter de nouveau, en particulier à cause du premier morceau. =>2.5/5 Allez, j'arrondis à 3, il est bien plus intéressant que le nieme album folk/rock type CSNY d'hier.
This is easily the most psychedelic krautrock I have ever heard. In fact, that was my immediate thought on hearing the opening track, "Krautrock", which just locks you into this massive, twelve-minute drone. The song gives off a super floaty, early Pink Floyd-y feel that completely warps your sense of time. "The Sad Skinhead" was certainly a wild title to juxtapose against the music itself. You expect something aggressive, but instead, it is this incredibly bouncy, almost reggae-infused pop tune that caught me totally off guard. Musically, the whole album is a crazy experiment. One minute they are playing ambient noise, and the next they shift into acoustic folk or heavy garage rock loops.
Eclectic sounds
Throw it on and have a weirdo time. Jennifer stands out as a stark example of the beauty you can make with machines.
another instrumental electronic album first track doesn't really seem to go anywhere nevermind not instrumental its alright
This is #day652 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… here's to another krautrock classic, or so they say. I'm kind of fine with the whole thing, but I find Can to be more fun, so to speak. The sax on the fifth track is great, though. Otherwise, as the last track title suggests, it's a bit of a pain. Let it be a 3 out of 5 eventually. Looking forward to #day653.
The more I listen to krautrock, the more I notice how their experimental sounds come across as indie movie soundtrack to modern ears. The driving beat resembles disco but is more mechanic and robot-like. It's more daring than something like "En-Tact" and I love it for that (3.5).
Genuinetly worst guitar tone on the solo on a bit of pain. Otherwise it's a German prog album where they did whatever they wanted to. A for creativity.
Interesting
Actually kind of fun
a strong 3
3.5 fire up that bong
I’m too sleep deprived for this
This was a low 3 from me
Saw the pick and assumed it would be terrible. Thankfully it wasn’t, but it also wasn’t anything I felt I needed to hear before I die.
Genuinely don't know what to think about this one. Not sure it belongs on a list of 1001 essential albums. It doesn't really sound like anything else I've ever listened to and has a pleasingly spacey vibe. Some of the tracks, such as the nearly 12-minute opener "Krautrock" have a fantastic and propulsive muscularity about them that get me hype, but others, such as "Just A Second (Starts Like That)" were physically painful to listen to. That isn't hyperbole, something about the resonance frequencies caused a weird stabbing sensation in my eardrums. I can't quite figure out what to make of this, its tracks are very much either love it or hate it for me, with nothing in between, so it oddly averages out to mid. - 3
Several songs on this album sound like they'd be really good as a part of a larger song I would like more.
Well, I think I've overloaded a bit on the whole Krautrock vein in this collection, or perhaps this just isn't as good as some of the other entries (but I suspect the former is more the case). It seems like it's well-produced, and there's a decent amount of variety on the album, from the hypnotic and impressively lengthy "Krautrock" (aspects of which made me think of of the interesting credits music to the long-running show "Babylon Berlin") to "Jennifer" and "Run". "The sad skinhead" and "It's a bit of a pain", seem a bit out of place in different ways (perhaps in part because they almost seemed like "normal"(-ish) songs), and overall this doesn't really have as much cohesion or even experimentation as I'd kind of hoped for. But not at all surprising to read that it was recorded in the same studio and at about the same time as Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells".
Actually quite nice as background music
Yup
I know not what I am about to dive into here...Faust makes me think of a classical composer. A couple of these track names make me think punk...and the year too...hmm Krautrock is expiremental rock and this first 9 minute track definitely sounds like it. hehe okay I couldn't get through that first track all the way. Skipped it after like 5 min. I don't know man, not really my style. ido like some of what i'm hearing. 3 stars only because I had chat gpt explain to my why this album was selected.
It's ok, well executed, it doesn't leave me a feeling tho, it's alienating but nothing more
Wow!! This was way better then I was expecting! I have heard and read about krautrock for years because of all my music research I do, but never listened to it. I actually enjoyed it.
I always knew I would get a certain amount of Krautrock when hearing all 1001+ of these albums. It's just a part of the deal. A Faustian Bargain one may even say. I swear I had heard this album already, as I vividly recall getting a Faust album of some sort and I thought it was Faust IV. Clearly, I am mistaken. The first song is called "Krautrock," so Faust is clearly not trying to hide what their sound is. The first song and the second song could not be more different. Krautrock (the song) is an 11 minute prog-krautrock tune, while The Sad Skinhead was a 3 minute ditty that gave me German Beatles vibes. I did enjoy both of them. In fact, Faust IV bounces around from what appear to be poppy songs and more moody instrumental songs that take space to fully explore. My favorite songs: Krautrock The Sad Skinhead Giggy Smile It's a Bit of a Pain
Faustalvista baby
This is the 2nd outing for me with this album, it’s funny but I do really like a couple of tracks on here, “Giggy smile” and “It’s a bit of a pain” these 2 could slot into 2026 easily.
Just by looking at the artwork I knew this was going to be interesting, as it screams experimental, or at least from my point of view, and experimental is what this album is. It starts with its biggest track, "Krautrock", which is a direct reference to what the genre of this album without it being the real origin of the term. This massive piece of 12 minutes is a krautrock tune with some grand and warm noise playing in the background. The bass and rhythms are super hypnotic and groovy, making it immersive and even forcing my body to move to the beat. I love this song, I think the texture is exquisite and very satisfying to hear. There is also some type of progression, as the song slowly evolves as it plays, making changes, like the drums adding more elements or adding more layers of sounds. The second track is "The Sad Skinhead", which scraps a lot of the interesting aspects of the previous track, as it is a psychedelic rock song with some extra noises added on top to keep the experimental attribute of the project. Fortunately, "Jennifer" brings back what I liked about the opening piece, as its first half is a super relaxing moment that uses the warm and hypnotic sounds of the referenced track. By the end of it, it loses a bit of appeal by getting a bit incoherent and more experimental with a lot of cacophony and a strange keyboard solo, or at least I think it is a keyboard or piano of some sort. The next song, "Just a Second (Starts Like That!)" carries on the very weird and noisy elements of the previous one. The first half is quite groovy and normal, but in the second one they start playing a lot of weird sounds and it is super chaotic and confusing, but not in an interesting way. Then comes "Giggy Smile / Picnic on a Frozen River, Deuxieme Tableau", which is mislabeled in streaming platforms. It starts very groovy with a great bass line, but then the vocals enter and the song changes to psychedelic rock, which is decent, but not what I'm looking for in this album, even thought it has a great saxophone solo and a nice keyboard melodies playing throughout the whole second half. Another mislabeled song is the following one, "Läuft...Heißt Das Es Läuft Oder Es Kommt Bald...Läuft", a very calm and relaxing piece with hypnotic melodies coming from the guitar and... I guess keyboards. While very soothing, the song lacks the big and very textured sounds I liked so much from the start. Second to last is "Run", which is very minimalist and atmospheric synth piece. It is quite beautiful and calming despite of having a little moment were the instrument becomes very loud and noisy. Finally, the album finishes with "It's a Bit of Pain", an acoustic song with some common rock melodies with the addition of a very loud synth. What I think it is interesting about this song is that the lyrics and the loud noise adds a heavy contrast, as the lyrics try to transmit peace with the line "Yes It's all right with" while the synth literally tries to induce anxiety. Apart from that, I didn't really find this song to be very interesting. So overall, this album was very intriguing. I can't say that I loved it in general, as I think almost every track is incredibly weak in comparison with the first one, but still a great and very experimental record.
Mixed bag, like all Faust really, sometimes genius, sometimes too esoteric to enjoy
I highly recommend reading the Wikipedia article before you listen because all of what it says is Exactly What You’re Gonna Get. Very strange 3/5
Their worst album. Typical as I usually like this sort of thing. Bring me motorik beats and stop pissing around trying to annoy people
Cool.
Hm. Not for me.
not as good as Joni Mitchell’s Blue
A couple of the songs were kinda fun, but a lot of them felt listless. I guess I don't have much of an opinion about it at all really. It was fine.
Interesting, but a few songs droned a bit for me
Glad I stuck this one out a bit, ended up being kinda interesting
3 out of 5. Some interesting parts here and there.
Muy alucinante.
Faust
Didn’t hate it, but wouldn’t say it was actively enjoyed. It was nice to listen to while working.
Strange but compelling- started off as Velvet Underground Lite and ended as the progenitors of sad rock à la Joy Division. Pleasantly surprised by this one.
I liked this more than a 3, but not quite ready to get to a 4. Strange and deadpan, it would take a few listens to determine where this really sits with me. I doubt we'll ever form that relationship, though, so we may be stuck as casual acquaintances.
There's so much great stuff on here, but pretty much every time they started singing I found myself losing interest. but the music was incredible. i can see their influence on groups like Spacemen 3 and others. Glad I got to check this out.
Very experimental sounds a bit like Can but I enjoyed it on a sunny day walking
sure ok
I hadn’t listened to this before. And, well, yeah! I wish it had been a little more experimental, tbh. Synth-y and weird.
I was surprised by this one. In a good way.
I listened to Faust IV {Deluxe Edition on Spotify (the only version available there), and I have to say, the extra tracks really boosted my overall enjoyment of the album. When I think of 1970s German bands, Kraftwerk usually comes to mind first. But Faust sounds completely different, far more experimental and raw. In fact, certain moments and quirky elements in some songs reminded me strongly of The Residents, and it wouldn't surprise me if The Residents were fans of Faust. Their influence seems to echo in places, especially in that weird, avant-garde vibe. The deluxe edition added some nice depth that made the whole experience even more rewarding.
Enjoyed the sound of this album but it didn’t move me.
More my husband's thing than mine
Meh
70s German krautrock. Meandering experimental rock.
230/1001 Faust - Faust IV Heard before? ❎ Revisit? ❎ I enjoyed this on the whole, but obe of those that I don't think I'll revisit. Whereas some of the industrial music on here has been inaccessible to me, this at least was doable. The addition of the psych added interest to the record.
Must admit that I wasn't looking forward to this when it came up but I was pleasantly surprised, particularly by the more experimental parts, including the opener which really grabbed my attention as I could hear the influence on some of the more psychedelic indie bands are the late 80s and early 90s. I was less keen when they went more straight-ahead psychedelic rock but not enough to detract from the album as a whole and they did act as a bit of a palette cleanser between the 3 longer songs.
I legitimately put this album on and didn't even notice it was playing. That's how much it just blended into the background.
This is a very high 3 for me. It was just weird enough to not be boring, but it also didn't hold my interest all the way through.
I enjoyed every other song on this lol
Blind album and artist. This album was hit and miss all over the place. Great nuggets of sound and then snooze in other places. I also thought it was cool how the songs themselves have such a variety within itself, quiet parts and cool rhythmic parts.
Didn’t give this a very close listen but it was fine. Some cool instrumental stuff.
Very strange album. Begins as one thing before turning into something very different. Don't know why you would hide the better material behind an 11 minute terrible opening song. Some of the rest is actually not bad.
Wow that was a brutal introduction. Just absolute noise. “Giggy Smile” did sounds like 60s Dead towards the end and that was unsurprisingly my favorite part of listening to tho album. No thanks.
Good
нормалек, вайбово, напомнило animal collective.
Interesting and all over the place
Less insane than can but I feel pretty similar about the two. Some moments I really do like but too much repetitive weirdness for me to really get into it
Interesting
I kinda wanted this to be a 4 but I think it’s a 3. Some cool tracks and some just odd. I can hear king Gizzard taking a bit of inspiration. Interesting and worth a listen but not really going back for.
This is really different. Not at all what I was expecting given song titles like “Krautrock” and “The Sad Skinhead”. There’s no coherency with the songs on this album - some of it sounds like the Doors, and some of it sounds like someone messing around with the sound effect buttons on their keyboard. And even within the same song it doesn’t seem coherent. Weird, experimental, artsy stuff. A lot of it dragged on for way too long. Torn between a 2 & 3 rating - not my cup of tea, but I can kind of appreciate it for what it is. (3)
Ändå bra, en låt hamnade på gillade låtar men generellt hade de rätt stressanda musik, framförallt andra halvan hade de mycket instrument som gjorde mig stressig, så det hade dem kunnat chilla med.
104/1001 First listen. Not at all what I thought krautrock was. This was alright. Experimental is always interesting to me. Definitely not something you can fully appreciate in a couple of listens. It does make me want to explore further into this krautrock thing now that I know it’s not Scorpions and Rammstein. 5/10
3/5 + I wish there would be more vocals, i really liked them + Great tone of the instrumentals - My attention span is unfortunatly not ready for this Fav: Giggy Smile, The Sad Skinhead Least Fav: Krautrock
Very different from what I usually hear but it was exciting to try something new
Enjoyable but jumbled. That’s probably intentional
I’ve heard Jennifer before and it’s still such a great dark groove so this gets 3 stars just for it, but the rest of the album is all over the place with sound experiments and sing songy verses, I couldn’t really get into it.
Ok, that was a journey! Yes, it's weird. It's interesting, though. It starts out kind of proto-ambient/proto-industrial, lulling you into a sense of comfort, and then it gets really weird. Never boring. The lyrics are very sparse and repetitive. "The Sad Skinhead" is kind of silly. "It's a Bit of a Pain" is more than a bit of a pain. If you listen on Spotify, you can stop at Disc 1, because Disc 2 is just remixes and other additions from the Deluxe set. My Rating: 3/5
Plenty of good tracks, but also some really annoying ones.
Disforia, loucura e confusão: são as primeiras emoçãos que o album consegue transmitir para mim. Qualquer album de rock sugerido por aqui é uma imersão sonora muito distinta das que estou acostumado a ouvir. As faixas parecme transitar entre a ordem e o caos, dando a entender ser totalmente proposital. A canção que mais me chamou atenção foi Jeniffer. Os sons iniciais parecem espaciais, viagem sideral, mas encerra com uma melodia mais terrestre com um piano. (Just a second me deu vontade de beber água depois -- e de assistir Star Wars)
Seus excessos são, ao mesmo tempo, seu maior pecado e triunfo Faixas favoritas: * 1 Krautrock * 5 Picnic on a Frozen River, Deuxieme Tableux * 6 Giggy Smile * 7 Läuft... Heisst das es lauft oder es kommt bald... Läuft * 8 It's a Bit of a Pain Menos favoritas: 2 The Sad Skinhead 4 Just a Second (Starts Like That!)
So this is where the term Krautrock comes from . Trying to think of other band/songs that define a genre As the review aptly puts it “not-always-related experiments” sums this up . If you’re still actually listening after the 11 minute opening song, or should that be song opening ( it never actually goes anywhere) , then this album is for you .
Not terrible, but certainly a bit odd, and kind of all over the place. I can see how it could have been influential to many a style.
Experimental and weird. 2.5/5. Raising to a 3.
Never listened to it before. Want to consider it prog, maybe avant-garde, maybe techno with American influence? Don't know why I have to label it or pigeonhole it, bit we all do it to help us process something new I guess. Listenable, but not terribly memorable. Will I go back to it? Maybe as background music but not as in "Hey you've GOT to listen to THESE guys!" Not great, not bad. 3 stars.
i'm such a sucker for krautrock as a german major while this album is pretty bare, this and other songs in the genre were monumental for the alt scene during the postwar era. that's it. favorite(s): krautrock
There were highs and then there were lows
It was fun but maybe a little bit too much weird for the sake of being weird for me to rate higher.
Krautrock is a really interesting genre, and one that is a really strange experience for me for some reason. I've never outright hated a krautrock album, but I've never really loved one either. And this album is only continuing that streak, I like this and I appreciate it for what it is, but for some reason even though it has all the elements I would normally look for in a textbook good album, I just can't quite bring myself to that that I love it.
I know this is a trailblazing record. I can hear how it was ahead of its time and influenced many bands. Yet I felt like that Waka Flocka Flame gif where he says, "...okay..." while listening to it. I'm glad I listened to this once, but it's not something I plan to revisit.
Wikipedia tells us that 'Faust IV' is the fourth studio album by the German krautrock group Faust, released in 1973'. Nobody knows what krautrock sounds like, giving the sense that some dork made the name up to sound smart. Lets figure this out by listening rather than dropping into the Wikipedia entry for krautrock. Listening to the opening tracks of any album gives the listener a sense of the musical style. In the case of Faust IV, the first song titled 'krautrock' feels like a sort of easy going, electronic back beat with some jazzy, synth ramblings in multiple directions then 7 minutes in you get a drumbeat. This song is 11+ minutes long. Great. But this is one song, an instrumental, serving as prologue rather than a complete picture. Prepare yourself listener for entry into the unknown and confusing. Digging into the tracks of the complete album teaches the listener that krautrock is a melding of psychedelic industrial rock. I don't think I learned anything else. No great lyrical philosophy....Maynard spoiled us all. Checking the timeline, this album landed in the music scene in the early 70s when psychedelic and hard rock raged into its screaming toddler years. Faust IV fits in there, but electronic mostly. Trent Reznor was eight when it came out so its not his, though the first tune could be. The remastered version presents clean, psychedelic songs the likes of which you might find on a Henry Rollins radio show or maybe something played on KXLU. The songs all present a clean, driving baseline with a variety of instruments pursuing their interrelated musical lines. No doubt music theorists gush over the mixodyxolidophonic scales....whatever. Lyrically, and vocally, you wont find much. Its sparse. As something called krautrock, I expect something more of a call to arms, a socialist or well ordered, tight and clean lyrics. Instead, the listener doesn't get much. The songs have minimal lyrics, mostly repeated lines. Walt Whitman doesn't play krautrock. As I end my first listen, it occurs to me that all of the songs on the album could be one long tune. Though song to song the 'melodies' and temperaments change, including 'Giggly Smile' which could fit on a Zappa album, especially due to its lyrical homage to blowjobs. This album drops a lot of elements on the listener...maybe this is jazz structure with rock instruments? This unique sound clearly lives in its own world. Its flaw maybe its strength: its uncategorizable. Its provides a base of music for some of the greatest artists to come: Reznor, Zappa and their ilk. If you like weird music, off the mainstream, you may like this. If you like to know what you are getting, you will hate this. 3 of 5 stars
ive read some reviews on this site that posture that if you dont like a certain album its because youre a simple minded pencil pusher and if you arent out there living life the album will fall flat. this album is for boring people. i was doing some mind numbingly menial work listening to this and the album paired perfectly. i felt like i was in a shitty david fincher film smacking away at the keyboard
This was an interesting sort of post-punk, hard metallic electronic kind of industrial mix. I would say I liked it. I did. I think it did not ... well, one must know I like the genre. So there are lots of bands in there that I am way into so it is not a fault of this band, it is more a saturation of genre that makes me completely LIKE this stuff while at the same time placing it in the pack. It is not a fault of the band or the sound or the music, just my own edges.
Solid. I don't think I'll ever listen to it again, but I enjoyed it.
two parts artsy jam band rock n roll and one part quirky playful eurojank. the album really *hangs out* sometimes, really stays its welcome. favorite song is maybe Giggy Smile. 3 glizzards out of 5 wizards
Vibey and kinda cool, Jennifer was so sick for no reason but otherwise Experimental Rock to Chill and Space Out To 5/10
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