There are albums that deserve their polarity in opinion. Radical cutting edge music that is likely to divide the popular vote. Or an album of questionable music ability, yet has a vibe that resonates with the downtrodden. Zarathustra is none of these things. I can't for the life of me understand the negativity this album faces. This is square-on 1971/1972 German Krautrock of the hard rock variety, and sounds very similar to many other bands of its ilk - none of which I've seen get thrown under the bus like Zarathustra has here. This is the good stuff if looking for that patented heavy guitar/organ sound and rough vocals with accented English. It all goes with the territory. If you love this album, then certainly bands like Hairy Chapter, Haze, Weed, Dies Irae, Gomorrha, Vinegar, Night Sun, and countless others will delight. It's just another great album from a great scene as far as I'm concerned.
Ownership: LP: 1989 Second Battle. Gatefold. Comes with booklet and historical liners. Acquired new upon release. My copy is #899 for reference.
1989; 9/30/17 (new entry)
I agree that it's a great album. I could never understand the naysayers, either.
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