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The follow-up to Tago Mago is only lesser in terms of being shorter; otherwise the Can collective delivers its expected musical recombination act with the usual power and ability.
13y
80
A terser, somewhat calmer variation on the sound and style of Tago Mago, Ege Bamyası (named after a can of okra) consolidated Can's fan following with the singalong "Spoon," which became a hit in Germany.
4y
Can's 3rd album 'Ege Bamyasi' is another great and inventive effort from them, in comparison with its predecessor, it sounds a lot more grounded and quite calming. It thrives in its laid back atmosphere, hypnotic grooves and relatively easy going sound, this more accessible approach to their psychedelic krautrock style works in their favour. It may not be as out there as its predecessor but it doesnt take away from what made this band sound interesting and odd, the production sounds great, it ... read more
As impressive as 'Tago Mago' is I can entertain arguments that 'Ege Bamyasi' is a refinement and potentially an even better record. This now feels like the epitome of krautrock with the almost funky rhythmic foundation dominating to the degree you the drums frequently feel like the lead instrument. Yes, this one sounds increasingly jazzy on tracks like 'Pinch' and the lengthy 'Soup', while elsewhere 'One More Night' and the closing 'Spoon' create some immersive atmospheres.
The standout of ... read more
Can’s “Ege Bamyasi” is an equally as absurd and unique prog/krautrock journey as “Future Days” but not as cohesive or ethereal. It’s still really solid and perfectly sums up what Can did best, which is slightly freaky prog psychedelia.
its like the most angelic music except when the music man moans into my ear..... mwoaaa.... mwwooorrrrraraaa...... euugugugughghhghghhghhhh 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤..... .. ....euuguguhhhe......
this album is a very interesting one, i have a love-hate relationship with it.
during the time i had spotify, this album kept popping up everytime i opened up spotify. back then, i hated when it popped up and it tried to make me listen to this at a time where i was pretty ignorant and didn't really expand my taste. now, fast forward to current time, i always wanted to listen to this, but i never got the time to until now.
now, i've heard it, and my thoughts are "wow! what an ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Pinch 9:28 | 85 |
| 2 | Sing Swan Song 4:18 | 90 |
| 3 | One More Night 5:35 | 83 |
| 4 | Vitamin C 3:34 | 93 |
| 5 | Soup 10:25 | 81 |
| 6 | I'm So Green 3:03 | 86 |
| 7 | Spoon 3:03 | 87 |
Total Length: 39 minutes
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1w
Omg i just find out it’s actually pronounced “Ege Bamyası”. I never knew that. I always thought it was pronounced “Ege Bamyası”. really gives a new perspective huh.
