AMON DUUL 2 - CARNIVAL IN BABYLON 1st UK Press CAN KRAFTWERK KRAUT ROCK UA

	£		46
	$		61

AMON DUUL II (2) -

CARNIVAL IN BABYLON

UAG 29327

United Artists

UK 1st PRESS 1972 

Machined matrices:  A1  B1      

  Quite possibly the most underrated Amon Düül 2 album. By this point the band were in a near constant state of flux-Renate Knaup was back full-time, but organist/electronics technician Falk Rogner was more or less on sabbatical, replaced on most of this by Karl-Heinz Hausmann.

For whatever reason, this sounds rather more like a typical prog-rock album than anything that came before it. Remember "Syntelman's March of the Roaring 70's"? Imagine a whole album like that, and you'll begin to get an idea what this one is like. Certainly a stronger emphasis on folkish guitarwork and vocal melodies than previous albums. Originally, this too was slated to be a double, with the obviously edited "Hawknose Harlequin" apparently trimmed down from its original length: 35 minutes!

None of this album is bad, despite what some folks might have told you about it. "All The Years Round" is one of Renate's most lovely showpieces. "Kronwinkl 12" offers an off-kilter 9/4 rhythm. Both feature some superb guitarwork, as do "C.I.D. In Uruk" and the haunting "Shimmering Sand".(from: progarchives.com)

Vinyl: EX+.  A barely played copy worthy as an upgrade for most collectors. A great vinyl!!! I have played this in FULL twice over> The replay is ASTOUNDING!!! I first played for a general listen and a second time for a more detailed observation. The vinyl has a beautiful glossy sheen. Fantastic very original songcraft combining the beauty of krut with psych!! A personal favourite of mine and I am very glad to be able to report that this is a fine slab of vinyl without any problems at all and as such worthy of inclusion of any great psych folk collection. It is , just to reiterate, an official UK press.  Of course NO jumps/clicks/skips etc.

Gatefold Sleeve: EX+.  A fully (inside and outside) laminated sleeve that is in over the counter condition. This one is a great example without any smudges and no writing. Two tiny "micro" corner bumps. The sleeve lies completely flat. Straight edges and a 100% spine. An extremely crisp opening. It will be very hard indeed to better this one. 

 This is a unique investment opportunity!!! The next psych album to go completely through the roof. Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible so late in the day. Get this while you still can. This value of the album is only going to go one way ... up and up ... until it will be totally unavailable at all for a reasonable price.

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