Faust
Faust IV

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LP
Bureau B / Indigo
Release date: 05/Dec/2025

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Sales Rank:

#29 in Krautrock
#10140 in Rock

Style:

Krautrock

Product No.:

2101732348

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 Krautrock

1.2 Sad Skinhead

1.3 Jennifer

1.4 Just a Second/Picnic on a Frozen River, Deuxième Tableau

1.5 Giggy Smile

1.6 Läuft Heisst das, es läuft oder es kommt bald? Läuft!

1.7 It's a Bit of a Pain

Description:

"Faust IV" on LP is a landmark release by the pioneering German band Faust, originally recorded in the early 1970s and today regarded as one of the most important documents of experimental rock and Krautrock. This album blends hypnotic rhythms, tape experiments, noise textures, fragile melodies and unexpected song structures into a coherent, boundary-breaking whole. Tracks move effortlessly from atmospheric soundscapes to driving, motorik-like grooves and fragmented pop moments, making "Faust IV" both an accessible entry point and a deep, challenging listen for seasoned collectors of avant-garde music. The LP format underlines the organic, analog character of the recordings and invites listeners to experience the album as a complete, immersive journey rather than a collection of isolated tracks.
Faust are among the central innovators of the German Krautrock movement and have exerted a lasting influence on experimental rock, post-punk, industrial and contemporary electronic music. Known for their radical studio techniques, collage aesthetics and anarchic sense of humor, the band helped redefine what a rock group could be. Their releases from the 1970s, including "Faust IV", are widely cited by musicians and critics as key reference points for sonic experimentation and artistic independence.
The LP is released by Bureau B / Indigo, a label and distributor renowned for their carefully curated catalog of reissues and contemporary electronic, experimental and avant-pop music. Bureau B is especially known for high-quality editions of classic German albums, often with great attention to sound, artwork and archival integrity, giving historically important recordings a new life for modern audiences. In collaboration with Indigo as distributor, these releases typically stand for reliable pressing quality, thoughtful packaging and a long-term commitment to preserving musical heritage beyond short-term trends.

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Manufacturer No.:

05278291

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