Is Delay 1968 a good place to start with Can?

Yes, Delay 1968 is recommended as a starting point for new Can listeners. Experimental soundscapes blend with hypnotic rhythms, showcasing Can's innovative spirit and the essence of Krautrock. Delay 1968 was released in 1981, well after Can's peak in the early 1970s. This album is a posthumous collection that captures unreleased material from their formative years, providing insight into their evolving sound just before they gained wider recognition. By this time, Can had already established themselves as pioneers of the Krautrock genre with albums like Tago Mago and Ege Bamyasi.

Who is Delay 1968 for?

Delay 1968 works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, steady, consistent energy levels and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Delay 1968?

Delay 1968 has 7 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Delay 1968

Can · 1981

35 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock

Experimental soundscapes blend with hypnotic rhythms, showcasing Can's innovative spirit and the essence of Krautrock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Butterfly Start here — The track features an expansive instrumental journey that showcases the band's improvisational style, blending rhythmic complexity with melodic experimentation.
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Nineteen Century Man — This song combines a catchy melody with surreal lyrics, reflecting Can's ability to merge pop sensibilities with avant-garde techniques, making it accessible yet challenging.
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Thief — A standout for its driving beat and layered instrumentation, this track exemplifies Can's knack for creating tension and release within their compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
steady, consistent energy levels
dynamic emotional journeys
atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Showcases early, unreleased material reflecting Can's avant-garde roots.
Themes: 1960s counterculture· avant-garde experimentation· modernity critique
Moods: Introspective· Chill
Career context: Delay 1968 was released in 1981, well after Can's peak in the early 1970s. This album is a posthumous collection that captures unreleased material from their formative years, providing insight into their evolving sound just before they gained wider recognition. By this time, Can had already established themselves as pioneers of the Krautrock genre with albums like Tago Mago and Ege Bamyasi.
Stylistic neighbors: Neu!· Faust· Amon Düül II