Sacrilege
Can · 1997
103 min · 16 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · Krautrock
A collage of remixed soundscapes where experimental rock meets the rhythms of electronic music.
Why this album works
'Sacrilege' is significant for its innovative approach to remixing classic tracks, influencing a wave of artists in electronica and post-rock. The album features contributions from prominent figures like Sonic Youth and U.N.K.L.E., highlighting Can's impact on diverse musical genres and securing its place in the remix culture of the late '90s.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks wave-like pacing for immersion collage of remixed soundscapes
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Sacrilege' arrived during Can's exploration of remix culture, following their last studio album, 'Rite Time' from 1989. This album marked a significant shift as it showcased the band's enduring influence on contemporary electronic artists while reflecting their willingness to reinterpret their own legacy through collaborations with notable producers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yes· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Swans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pnoom (Moon Up mix) 0:57
- 2 Spoon (Sonic Youth mix) Standout 6:07
- 3 Blue Bag (Inside Paper) (Toroid mix) 6:54
- 4 Tango Whiskeyman (A Guy Called Gerald mix) 5:13
- 5 TV Spot (Bruce Gilbert mix) 3:53
- 6 Vitamin C (U.N.K.L.E. mix) Standout 8:18
- 7 Halleluhwah (Halleluwa Orbus 2) Standout 9:20
- 8 Oh Yeah (Sunroof mix) 8:53
Disc 2
- 1 Unfinished (Hiller/Kaiser/Leda mix) 6:01
- 2 Future Days (Blade Runner mix) 6:08
- 3 .....‘And More’ (Westbam mix) 6:41
- 4 Father Cannot Yell (Pete Shelley/Black Radio mix) 8:28
- 5 Dizzy Spoon (System 7 mix) 6:45
- 6 Yoo Doo Right (3P mix) 4:13
- 7 Flow Motion (Air Liquide mix) 6:15
- 8 Oh Yeah (Secret Knowledge mix) 9:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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