What makes Yeti by Amon Düül II notable?

Yeti is significant for its impact on the development of Krautrock, showcasing the genre's embrace of improvisation and extended compositions. The album received positive reviews upon release, helping to establish Amon Düül II as a leading force in the German progressive rock scene. Released in early 1970, Yeti is Amon Düül II's second studio album, following their debut, Phallus Dei. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the Krautrock movement and expanding their experimental soundscapes after gaining attention for their avant-garde approach.

Yeti works well if you're into sprawling explorations of sonic textures, improvisational moments that surprise and patient unfolding of soundscapes.

How many songs are on Yeti?

Yeti has 13 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Yeti

Amon Düül II · 1970

68 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock

A sprawling exploration of sonic textures blending improvisational psychedelia with the structured chaos of progressive rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Archangels Thunderbird — This track exemplifies the band's unique blend of heavy guitar riffs and ethereal vocals, encapsulating the essence of their progressive sound.
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Eye-Shaking King — With its hypnotic rhythms and intricate instrumental layers, this song showcases the band's prowess in melding psychedelic elements with structured compositions.
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Yeti (Improvisation) — The centerpiece of the album, this lengthy improvisation reflects Amon Düül II's commitment to spontaneous creativity and sonic exploration.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

70 /100

Alpine

Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

Yeti showcases a strong blend of structured and improvisational elements, creating a unique sound within the Krautrock genre.

What we noticed

The album features long tracks that often blend multiple sections, with shifts in tempo and mood occurring within individual songs.
Several tracks incorporate improvisational elements, allowing for spontaneous musical exploration that diverges from traditional song structures.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

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

sprawling explorations of sonic textures
improvisational moments that surprise
patient unfolding of soundscapes
vivid auditory landscapes to explore

Maybe skip if you

prefer concise, structured songs
want straightforward melodies

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in early 1970, Yeti is Amon Düül II's second studio album, following their debut, Phallus Dei. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the Krautrock movement and expanding their experimental soundscapes after gaining attention for their avant-garde approach.
Stylistic neighbors: Can· Faust· Kraftwerk