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The Singles

Can · 2017

79 min · 23 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · Krautrock

A mesmerizing collage of experimental soundscapes that capture the essence of Can's innovative spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • collage of experimental soundscapes
  • for focused listening
  • engaging background for creativity
  • varied tracks with cohesive flow

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • want straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2017, 'The Singles' compiles key tracks from Can's influential discography, marking their continued relevance long after their initial 1970s heyday. This album serves as a retrospective, highlighting their unique fusion of krautrock and avant-garde influences during a period when interest in their music was being revived by new generations of listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
Neu!· Faust· Amon Düül II

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Soul Desert 3:53
  • 2 She Brings the Rain 4:08
  • 3 Spoon 3:06
  • 4 Shikako Maru Ten 3:18
  • 5 Turtles Have Short Legs 3:25
  • 6 Halleluwah (edit) 3:38
  • 7 Vitamin C 3:33
  • 8 I’m So Green 3:06
  • 9 Mushroom 4:01
  • 10 Moonshake 3:03
  • 11 Future Days (edit) 3:24
  • 12 Dizzy Dizzy (edit) 3:31
  • 13 Splash (edit) 4:05
  • 14 Hunters and Collectors (edit) 3:24
  • 15 Vernal Equinox (edit) 3:11
  • 16 I Want More 3:32
  • 17 …and More 3:20
  • 18 Silent Night 3:13
  • 19 Cascade Waltz 3:38
  • 20 Don’t Say No (edit) 3:20
  • 21 Return 3:06
  • 22 Can Can 3:11
  • 23 Hoolah Hoolah (edit) 3:29

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