Saturday 7 May 2022

Klaus Schulze: Androgyn (2002)


Klaus Schulze - Androgyn

KS Album 45

Track Listing:

1. In the Dimness of Light 12:47
2. Back to the Future 28:02
3. There's no Mystery 04:37
4. Don't ask the question why 05:08
5. The Passion Burns 04:22
6. This House full of Shadows 20:43

Bonus Track:

7. A Tiny Violin 04:14

Notes:
(1) Wolfgang Tiepold plays cello.
(2) Tobias Becker plays oboe.
(3) Julia Messenger sings vocals.
(4) Mickes plays guitar.

Rating: 4 Stars
Bonus Track: 2 Stars

This is the 45th solo album recorded by Klaus Schulze. It was originally released as the fourth album of the "Contemporary Works 2" box set. The six tracks run into one another as a single long track, The first two tracks are standalone pieces of music, but I see no reason for the division of the other four tracks. The last four tracks are obviously a single piece of music.

"In the Dimness of Light" is a highlight of the CD. It's led by an electronically distorted cello. In "Back to the Future" Klaus Schulze plays a slide guitar, which is very unusual for him. The remaining track/tracks has a driving beat throughout.

The bonus track is taken from the 10th CD of "Contemporary Works 1" (2000). It's good in itself, but it's ruined by poor mastering. It cuts off in mid note.

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