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At the Cliffs of River Rhine

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If you're a krautrock fan,it's quite simple really.This is a MUST have.'At The Cliffs...' is a 38 minute audio masterpiece that was recorded live on February 2,1974 in Cologne,Germany.It's been poorly bootlegged before,so it's release on the Garden Of Delights label is most welcomed by all true fans of this music genre.The line-up on this CD is as follows: Michael Hoenig-keyboards;Lutz Ulbrich and Gustav Lutjens-guitars;Burghard Rauch-drums and Michael Gunter on bass.Opens with "Through The Moods",a thirteen minute gem of pure cosmic improv that's exclusive to this title.The other tracks here come from the band's 'Second' lp."First Communication" makes me feel like I'm on a cataclysmic trip through time,space and reality,Hoenig's keyboard work is unreal."Laila" is an AF classic,part one and two sort of latch together as one song,employing some hypnotic grooves and well crafted bass lines."In The Silence Of The Morning Sunrise" showcase some out-of-this-world like guitar playing.I'd personally give this disc a six star rating,but you're allowed five at the maximum.Most HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

The track listing here is actually for the live '74 [At The Cliffs Of River Rhine] release. On this album, 'Last', the tracks are:

1. Soundpool
2. Laila II
3. Looping IV

Bonus:
4. Schwingspule