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The first of Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser's exploitive cosmic space rock albums is also the best, and certainly kicks the seat out of the many jam bands that arose in the '90s. Unlike most "super groups" who collapse under the weight of their own hubris, the Cosmic Jokers, who were never really a proper group anyway, almost improve upon the sound of their precursors, namely Manuel Göttsching and Klaus Schulze from acid-jam-supreme Ash Ra Tempel, and Jurgen Dollase and Harald Grosskopf from blitzkrieg psychedelic Wallenstein. Structurally, the record is similar to those vintage Ash Ra Tempel albums, with two sidelong suites, the first side representing the peak of the acid freakout and the second side more relaxed, acting as the chill out later in the trip. Thus, the first side, "&Galactic Joke," has more emphasis on Gottsching's freaked-out guitar, as the music slowly builds to full phased-out fury and then subsides and builds again. The flip side, "Cosmic Joke," is mellower, though no less improvised as it travels with Schulze's keyboard washes at the forefront into deepest space on a similarly slow ebb and flow. The effects are laid on much thicker than on a normal Ash Ra effort, especially on this second track, enhancing the sci-fi aspects as the mixing board of Dieter Dierks adds another dimension to the sound. Unlike later Cosmic Jokers records, where vocals were added in, this album is completely instrumental, letting the music stand by itself. ~ Rolf Semprebon
French reissue of the krautrock supergroup's 1974 album. Digipak. Spalax Music. Cosmic Jokers Songs | 1. | Galactic Joke |
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Cosmic Jokers Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   Great Cosmic Rock
I got this cd for $22 in late 2006 through mail order.I cant say that i was dissapointed in my purchase.On this cd,there are 2 songs,which are"Galactic Joke",which is 22.5 minutes long,and"Cosmic Joy",which is 19.5 minutes long.On the first song,there are moments of space-rock jams,and spacey,mellow moments.Sometimes, the drums are not always as audible,and there is lots of guitar work at times.On the second song,there are more mellow,spacey moments(kind of bordering on new age music at times),but there are a few rocking moments,though not as audible,but still present,if you listen closely.In some ways,this sounds like it could have come out in the early 80's.I read that this came out in 1973-74.In all,a great cd,though it may take a few listens to get into,but still worth checking out.
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 Fantastic
As I have followed ex tangerine dream members such as klaus schulze who is on this album, I have discovered some great stuff. Two long instrumental tracks, great guitar work by Michael Gottsching( Ash ra temple). I guess they called it cosmic rock, some synthesizer but blended in to the rock sounds. A well done, must listen to album.
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Cosmic Jokers - self-titled (Spalax)
Originally released in 1974,this was Cosmic Joker's very first album out of five.Ironic enough,all five were put out that same year.Cosmic Jokers were a krautrock super group,featuring Manuel Gottsching(Ash Ra Tempel),Klaus Schulze(Tangerine Dream),two members from Wallenstein and ace producer Dieter Dierks at the mixing board.CD has just two tracks.Both are rather lengthy kraut/freak out pieces."Galactic Joke"(22:30)and "Cosmic Joy"(19:24).Recommended if you enjoy this genre.
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