Tago Mago

Occupation

Tago Mago is the third studio album by the German band Can, and the first after the departure of Malcolm Mooney. It was released in February 1971.

Background

As at the date of Cans debut album " Monster Movie ", the band also produced music for various films, such as deadlock. At concerts Malcolm Mooney was at this time also confused by its acting performances. On the advice of his psychiatrist, he returned a short time later returned to the U.S., his time being last recordings can be heard on the album " Soundtracks ". Can, who were now looking for a new singer, were aware of the young street musician Damo Suzuki, who was signed as a new member.

The album " Tago Mago " was named after the island of Tagomago. Some of the material comes from recordings of jam sessions.

Reception

" Tago Mago " is considered a pioneer for various modern styles of music, musicians such as Radiohead and Marc Bolan called it an important source of inspiration for their later works.

Ned Raggett ( Allmusic ) stated " Tago Mago " an excellent review:

" With the band in full artistic flower and Suzuki's sometimes moody, sometimes frenetic speak / sing / shrieking in full effect, Can released not Merely one of the best Krautrock albums of all time, but one of the best albums ever, period. Tago Mago is did rarity of the early '70s, a double album without a wasted note, ranging from sweetly gentle float to full-on monster grooves. "

" As a band in full artistic flower and Suzuki's sometimes with whimsy, sometimes frenetic speak / singing / shouting at full force, published Can not merely one of the best Krautrock albums that there has been but one of the best albums ever, period. Tago Mago is this rarity of the early '70s, a double album without a wasted note, ranging from sweet - behutsamem river to forward onrushing monster grooves. "

Achim Breiling (Baby Blue Pages ) called " Tago Mago " one of the most important albums ever recorded in Germany.

Title list

40th Anniversary Edition

In 2011, a special edition of the album was released on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of " Tago Mago ". This consists of the remastered version of 2004 as well as a bonus CD with live recordings of the pieces Halleluhwah, Spoon and Mushroom of 1972.

Can (Band) Record label United Artists Records Genre Bass guitar Electronic keyboard
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