What makes Tanz der Lemminge by Amon Düül II notable?

'Tanz der Lemminge' is notable for its ambitious structure and experimental sound, which helped define the progressive rock genre during the early 1970s. The album received critical acclaim upon release and has influenced numerous subsequent artists within the avant-garde and psychedelic rock scenes. Released on March 1, 1971, 'Tanz der Lemminge' was Amon Düül II's second studio album, following their debut 'Phallus Dei' from 1969. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the Krautrock movement, pushing boundaries with extended compositions and surreal lyrics while gaining a cult following in Europe.

How many songs are on Tanz der Lemminge?

Tanz der Lemminge has 6 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Tanz der Lemminge

Amon Düül II · 1971

68 min · 6 tracks · progressive rock · Krautrock

A sprawling journey through cosmic soundscapes and avant-garde experimentation that defies conventional rock structures.

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Tracklist

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Disc 1

1 Syntelman’s March of the Roaring Seventies: In the Glassgarden / Pull Down Your Mask / Prayer to the Silence / Telephonecomplex Standout 15:51
2 Restless Skylight-Transistor-Child: Landing in a Ditch / Dehypnotized Toothpaste / A Short Stop at the Transylvanian Brain Surgery / Race From Here to Your Ears / Paralized Paradise / H.G. Well's Take-Off Standout 19:33

Disc 2

1 The Marilyn Monroe-Memorial-Church (Impr) Standout 18:05
2 Chewing Gum Telegram 2:41
3 Stumbling Over Melted Moonlight 4:33
4 Toxicological Whispering 7:45

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