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Amon Düül

Amon Düül I celebrated in a joyfully open ended experimentation that at times equalled their more successful psychedelic rock equivalents in the USA and other countries. Such a loose methodology was unavoidably hit or miss and led to frequent disruptive personnel changes. The members were close to Kommune 1 in Berlin and boasted, for a time, a prominent member in Uschi Obermaier, a glamour girl of the day. 

Amon Düül I celebrated in a joyfully open ended experimentation that at times equalled their more successful psychedelic rock equivalents in the USA and other countries. Such a loose methodology was unavoidably hit or miss and led to frequent disruptive personnel changes. The members were close to Kommune 1 in Berlin and boasted, for a time, a prominent member in Uschi Obermaier, a glamour girl of the day. 

Disaster (Lüüd Noma)
In September 1968, Amon Düül played the "International Essener Songtage", Germany's first rock festival of five days duration, which was initiated by the later Ohr label boss Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser. The Berlin hit producer Peter Meisel heard and saw the band there and spontaneously signed them, along with Tangerine Dream and Birth Control. Amon Düül was close to the Berlin "Kommune 1" and came together at a time when everyone was an artist who wanted to be one. Anyone who wanted to could also be a m…
Psychedelic Underground
LP version. 180 gram vinyl; gatefold sleeve. Reissue, originally released in 1969. The band Amon Düül formed in 1967, with music being only one part of their artistic work. In 1969, the albums Paradieswärts Düül and Psychedelic Underground were produced. Reviewers describe them as a "document from the birth of German rock." It was the first krautrock album ever. Even before CAN and Xhol Caravan. Before that, three musicians parted ways with the band and formed Amon Düül II. Amon Düül disbanded i…
Paradieswarts Duul
CD edition. Ohr present a reissue of Amon Düül's Paradieswärts Düül, originally released in 1971. In 1968, the Münchner Kommune, formed in 1967, had applied to Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser, the organizer of the Essen Songtage, for a gig there. When the Düüls arrived in Essen, already two bands of this name in the meantime, since three members had split off and now called themselves Amon Düül II. Paradieswärts Düül was released in 1971, it's the third album of this outfit. Transferred from the original ana…
Amon Duul II and the Birth of Krautrock 1968-1972 (Book)
* Last copies, sold out at source. 160 page hardcover book. Edition of 500 copies * Amon Duul is one of the most important acts in psychedelic and progressive music of the 20th century. This is the story of their formative years (1968-72) and their unparalleled musical expression. Limited edition printing of 500 copies. Hardcover, 160 pages, Many rare illustrations and photos. The German rock band Amon Düül II quickly rose to prominence in West Germany due to their energetic live performances an…
Live In München: 17 November 1969
Classic line-up of early Amon Düül in a spacey live performance during the heyday of Psychedelic Underground. The band was comprised of: Renate Knaup-Kroaetenschwanz (vocals), Chris Karrer (guitar), Johannes Weinzierl (bass), Peter Leopold (drums) and Falk U. Rogner (organ).
Collapsing
The 2nd Amon Düül I album, of 1969 recordings. This is one that did not come come out on Captain Trip, and hence the most in-demand of the Spalax issues. Short, spectacular trance-out blasts in a similar vein to Disaster.
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