1: Krautrock (11:50) 2: The Sad Skinhead (2:45) 3: Jennifer (7:13) 4: Just A Second (3:38) 5: Picnic On A Frozen River, Deuxieme Tableux (7:48) 6: Giggy Smile (4:30) 7: Läuft... Heisst Das Es Läuft Oder Es Kommt Bald... Läuft (3:43) 8: It's A Bit Of A Pain (3:09)
Description:
"Faust IV" on CD presents one of the most iconic and adventurous albums in the history of German experimental rock. Originally released in the early 1970s, the record captures Faust at a creative peak, combining hypnotic grooves, free-form improvisation, musique concrète, distorted rock textures and a radical studio aesthetic into something that still sounds astonishingly modern. From lengthy, slowly evolving pieces to compact, off-kilter songs, "Faust IV" demonstrates how the band dissolved the borders between rock, avant-garde and sound art. This CD edition allows listeners to experience the album's detailed production work and dynamic range with clarity, bringing out both the subtle sonic collages and the raw, direct band interplay that made Faust so influential for generations of post-punk, indie, electronic and experimental musicians. It is an essential document of Krautrock, ideal both for newcomers who want a key entry point into the genre and for long-time fans seeking a focused, album-length trip into Faust's singular sound world.
Faust are pioneers of the so-called Krautrock movement and rank among the most innovative European bands of the 1970s. Formed in Germany, they quickly made a name with their radical approach to recording, their collage-like compositions and their refusal to follow conventional song structures. Early releases became cult classics, particularly in the UK and later in the US underground, where their fearless experimentation inspired artists in post-rock, industrial, noise and alternative scenes. Over the decades, Faust have maintained a reputation as uncompromising sound explorers, frequently cited alongside Can, Neu! and Kraftwerk as one of the most important German bands of the era.
The CD is released by Bureau B / Indigo, a label and distributor known for carefully curated reissues and high-quality editions of influential electronic, experimental and avant-rock music. Bureau B has built a strong reputation among collectors and connoisseurs for its respectful treatment of classic recordings, focusing on remastered sound, thoughtful packaging and informative liner notes whenever available. Together with Indigo as a distribution partner, Bureau B brings historically important albums like "Faust IV" back into circulation, making them accessible to a new audience while preserving their artistic integrity and cultural significance. This release reflects the label's ongoing commitment to documenting and celebrating the rich legacy of German and international experimental music.
German Rock
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- Deutsche Szene 65- Eastrock 9- Folksy Rock 9- German Punk 276- Krautrock 332- NeueDeutscheWelle 16- Other German Rock 169Songwriter 1.894
