Agitation Free - Malesch Audio CD

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The debut album by Agitation Free followed a somewhat different path than your average Krautrock band, veering unexpectedly toward the Middle East, specifically Egypt, in search of atmosphere and material. Underneath the dueling guitars and spacy synth work, desert rhythms and taped sounds of dusky cities percolate, adding depth and spice to the otherwise smooth, Teutonic grooves. It's a tribute to the apparent sincerity of the band that the use of these motifs does not sound at all contrived, instead integrating quite well. The delicate, intricate percussion that concludes "Ala Tul," for instance, sounds as lively as anything by Steve Reich from around the same period. Tapes of street songs emerge surprisingly and effectively toward the end of the otherwise stately march "Khan El Khalili," providing a bridge to the Terry Riley-ish organ trills that begin the title track. "Malesch," like many of the tracks, spins off into a leisurely stroll, sounding unexpectedly close to some Grateful Dead jams. Even when it picks up pace, there's an unhurried quality that fits in nicely with the Saharan undertones of the album. Malesch is a solid, even inspired recording that stands somewhat apart from the usual clichés of the genre. Fans of German progressive rock from this period will certainly want to hear and enjoy it. ~ Brian Olewnick Photographers: Burghard Rausch; Michael Hoenig. Personnel: Burghard Rausch (vocals, marimba, drums, percussion); Jorg Schwenke (guitar); Michael Hoenig (steel guitar, keyboards, synthesizer); Peter Michael Hamel (organ); Michael Gunther (tapes). Recording information: Audio Tonstudio Berlin; Kairo; Mainz. Record Collector (magazine) (p.90) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "MALESCH's jigsaw-like mosaic of left-field experimentation, world music elements and psychedelic jams originally surfaced in 1972..."

Agitation Free - Malesch Album Track Listing

Trk	Song	Time	Price	Buy MP3
1	You Play For Us Today See All 2	6:15	$0.99
2	Sahara City See All 2	7:50	$0.99
3	Ala Tul See All 2	4:54	$0.99
4	Pulse	4:51	$0.99
5	Khan El Khalili	5:34	$0.99
6	Malesch See All 2	8:36	$0.99
7	Rucksturz See All 2	2:19	$0.99
8	Music Factory	15:15	$0.99
9	Agitation Free at Sakkara

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Transcendental
This album occupies a unique space, in as much as it covers Middle Eastern tropes, german motorik and early ambient/noise stylings. All I know ultimately, is that when it's playing, I don't want it to end.
By mdpc11 (Cairns, Australia)

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Sahara City
The cd Malesch contains very different and very interesting music. It is a mix of progressive music and arabian/ egyptian influences. The number Sahara City is written near the pyramids of Gizeh. I have been there. If you like to listen to very special music I advise you to buy this one and also the CD Second and Last.
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Agitation Free - 'Malesch' (Garden Of Delights) 4 1/2 stars
'Malesch' was Agitation Free's first album release,with founding members guitarist/keyboardist Lutz Ulbrich and bassist/keyboardist Michael Gunther.First put out in 1972,as many say this is one of krautrock's finest moments.Key tracks include "Sahara City",the intricate Khan El Khalili" and the title cut "Malesch".Might appeal to some fans of,say Klaus Schulze,Faust,Terry Riley,Kluster and Tangerine Dream.Recommended.
By mikereedinusa (Shawnee Mission,Kansas;USA)
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Product Details

Label	Revisited
Orig Year	1972
CD Universe Part number	7704769
Discs	1
Release Date	Aug 26, 2008
Studio/Live	Studio
Recording Time	58 minutes
Personnel	Burghard Rausch - vocals, marimba, drums, percussion Jorg Schwenke - guitar Michael Hoenig - steel guitar, keyboards, synthesizer Michael Gunther - tapes Peter Michael Hamel - organ