Is Sacrilege a good place to start with Can?

Yes, Sacrilege is recommended as a starting point for new Can listeners. A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and avant-garde experimentation that reimagines Can's legacy through the lens of modern remix culture. Released in 1997, Sacrilege marked Can's return after a decade-long hiatus, showcasing a collection of remixes that recontextualized their influential sound. This album came during a phase where the band sought to connect with new audiences by collaborating with contemporary artists who were part of the burgeoning electronica scene.

Who is Sacrilege for?

Sacrilege works well if you're into dynamic exploration with peaks, wave-like pacing for immersion and collage of remixed soundscapes.

How many songs are on Sacrilege?

Sacrilege has 16 tracks, running approximately 103 minutes.

Sacrilege

Can · 1997

103 min · 16 tracks · progressive rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and avant-garde experimentation that reimagines Can's legacy through the lens of modern remix culture.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Spoon (Sonic Youth mix) Start here — This track exemplifies the album's spirit of collaboration, as Sonic Youth's distinctive noise rock integrates seamlessly with Can’s experimental essence, creating a fresh yet recognizable sound.
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Vitamin C (U.N.K.L.E. mix) — The U.N.K.L.E. mix transforms the original into a lush, atmospheric journey, showcasing how contemporary producers reinterpret Can’s rhythmic complexity and melodic subtleties.
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Halleluhwah (Halleluwa Orbus 2) — This extended remix captures the hypnotic groove of the original while introducing electronic layers that enhance its psychedelic qualities, representing the fusion of past and present.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic exploration with peaks
wave-like pacing for immersion
collage of remixed soundscapes
extended tracks for deep listening

Maybe skip if you

prefer concise, standalone tracks
seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Represents a departure from Can's established sound through remix culture.
Career context: Released in 1997, Sacrilege marked Can's return after a decade-long hiatus, showcasing a collection of remixes that recontextualized their influential sound. This album came during a phase where the band sought to connect with new audiences by collaborating with contemporary artists who were part of the burgeoning electronica scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Neu!· Faust· Amon Düül II