A.R. & MACHINES Die Grune Reise LP prog KRAUTROCK psych
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Description
artist: A.R. & MACHINES
title: Die Grune Reise (The Green Journey)
format: vinyl LP
disc condition: EX
cover condition: VG+
label: Polydor, Germany
cover has various bends and creases, one tiny seam split. there's a silver "Rock Report" sticker on the front, which I assume designates it as an official re-release (?). vinyl looks pretty good, aside from a couple of light marks visible under bright light. plays very well.
my grading tends to be on the conservative side, but I can't be certain that I won't miss a detail or two. feel free to email me questions about this item.
Die Grune Reise (The Green Journey) is a fantastic debut released in 1971, a great year for both Krautrock and Prog Rock. This was my second album by A.R. and the Machines, and by no means a disappointment after the celestial bliss that is Echo. After hearing the first two albums by them, I was convinced that Krautrock is much more than just "experimental, random noises" like I once thought it was. A.R. and the Machines are my favorite Krautrock band at the moment, and although I'm still relatively new to the genre, this is saying a lot because many of the other, more popular, bands are excellent as well.
Like Echo and the rest of their discography, Die Grune Reise is structured around the echo guitar playing of Achim Reichel. If you like guitar-driven Krautrock, this is the album for you! It is sung mostly in English, with a bit of German thrown in. I really enjoy Achim Reichel's voice, especially in A.R. and the Machines. Like Echo, there is quite a bit of vocal experimentation in this album, but it is never overbearing. Somewhat accessible compared to Echo, and perhaps one of the more accessible Kraut albums I've heard thus far. Don't get me wrong, this is still a challenging album that will require a few listens to sink in, just not to the extent of other Krautrock. I'm not sure how popular this album was in Germany, but a single was made out of "I'll be Your Singer, You' be my Song / Come on People" which are both catchy, but still great.
There isn't anything negative about this album, I'm just not going to give it a full 5 stars like Echo because the debut isn't quite as dynamic. Still, it's a 4.5 star album that is definitely an "Excellent addition to any prog music collection" mainly for fans of '70s spacey and psychedelic music with an emphasis on guitar. If you are a fan of Krautrock album, Die Grune Reise is a must, as is everything else by this band. __ ProgArchives.USA: SHIPPING & HANDLING via MEDIA MAIL (w/ tracking) for this item is $3. possibly higher for more LPs. PRIORITY rates may vary, but expect it to be around $7 to $8 for the 1st LP + $1.50 each additional.
CANADA & MEXICO: rates are probably slightly higher than USA. ask first if you're concerned.
OVERSEAS: I ship via AIR MAIL ONLY. there is no surface mail anymore. no insurance, no tracking (these services are expensive & usually worthless).
S&H cost for most European & Pacific Rim countries is probably about $13 to $15 for one LP + $3 for each additional LP. other countries may be higher. visit my store - COSMIC BOB'S MUSIC SHOP - for more cool stuff!
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