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Ash Ra Tempel

Ash Ra Tempel · 1971

45 min · 2 tracks · space rock

Transcendent soundscapes merge with hypnotic rhythms, creating an immersive journey through cosmic and psychedelic dimensions.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Amboss — With its nearly twenty-minute duration, 'Amboss' exemplifies the band's ability to create evolving soundscapes that transport listeners through layers of texture and improvisation.
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    Traummaschine — 'Traummaschine' captures the essence of space rock with its ethereal melodies and driving rhythms, perfectly embodying the album's adventurous spirit.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album's long-form tracks and immersive soundscapes create a unique listening experience that stands out in the krautrock genre.

What we noticed

  • Both tracks exceed ten minutes, allowing for extended instrumental exploration and gradual development of themes.
  • The first track features a repetitive guitar motif that gradually evolves with layers of synthesizers and percussion, creating a hypnotic effect.
  • The second track shifts between serene ambient passages and more intense, chaotic sections, reflecting a dynamic range within the lengthy composition.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Amboss 19:54
  • 2 Traummaschine 25:32

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