Vive La Trance
Amon Düül II · 1973
59 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock
A swirling tapestry of hypnotic rhythms and ethereal melodies that invites listeners into a psychedelic exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mozambique — This track extends over seven minutes, showcasing the band's ability to blend intricate guitar work with rich percussion, creating an immersive sonic landscape.
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Pig Man — With its catchy hooks and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Amon Düül II's unique approach to blending humor with serious musical experimentation.
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Cerberus — This closing track features a dynamic interplay between vocal harmonies and instrumental shifts, encapsulating the album's essence of exploration and transformation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositional elements and skilled execution but lacks a tightly cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and improvisation.
- The use of layered instrumentation, including guitars, keyboards, and percussion, creates a dense soundscape that evolves throughout each track.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
- short bursts of vivid imagination
- psychedelic exploration with friends
- swirling melodies for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1973, Vive La Trance was Amon Düül II's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Tanz der Lemminge. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Krautrock movement, blending elements of progressive rock with experimental sounds. This album came during a time when the band was exploring more structured compositions while maintaining their avant-garde roots.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Morning Excuse 3:20
- 2 Fly United 3:30
- 3 Jalousie 3:29
- 4 Im Krater blühn wieder die Bäume 3:08
- 5 Mozambique 7:44
- 6 Apocalyptic Bore 6:40
- 7 Dr. Jeckyll 2:59
- 8 Trap 3:36
- 9 Pig Man 2:39
- 10 Manana 3:23
- 11 Ladies Mimikry 4:16
- 12 Lilac Lillies 4:55
- 13 Dancing on Fire 5:21
- 14 Cerberus 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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