Top tracks — play these first
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It's a Rainy Day, Sunshine Girl — This track opens the album with a blend of lush melodies and dissonant textures, encapsulating Faust's experimental ethos while showcasing their ability to balance chaos and beauty.
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No Harm — Spanning over ten minutes, this piece features an evolving sonic landscape that reflects the band's ability to create immersive auditory experiences through repetitive motifs and layered instrumentation.
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Mamie Is Blue — This track stands out with its haunting vocals and minimalist arrangement, highlighting Faust's unique ability to convey emotion amidst their avant-garde experimentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's experimental nature and unique structure contribute to its distinctiveness within Krautrock.
What we noticed
- Several pieces utilize extended instrumental passages, allowing for exploration of texture and atmosphere rather than conventional melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- dynamic exploration of themes
- reflective moments of surrealism
- short interludes spark curiosity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, Faust So Far was the band's second album, following their self-titled debut. This record solidified Faust's position as pioneers of Krautrock, further developing their eclectic style and experimental approach to music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Can· Neu!· Amon Düül II
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mamie Is Blue
The vocal delivery shifts from melodic to spoken word, creating an unsettling contrast that deepens the song's emotional impact.
This structural choice emphasizes a tension between vulnerability and detachment, showcasing Faust's skill in manipulating form to enhance thematic depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's a Rainy Day, Sunshine Girl 7:31
- 2 On the Way to Abamäe 2:46
- 3 No Harm 10:22
- 4 So Far 6:20
- 5 Mamie Is Blue 6:05
- 6 I've Got My Car and My TV 3:51
- 7 Picnic on a Frozen River 0:43
- 8 Me Lack Space... 0:41
- 9 ...In the Spirit 2:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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