Similar to my thoughts about Can, Faust has never been my favorite kind of Krautrock. But whereas Can were an authentic band with wild experimentation, Faust could be looked at more as an art project than an operating touring troupe. This is no secret. Faust were a manufactured group and were basically instructed to create something new and different. To do that in 1971 Germany would have been to put out a "normal" album lol. Most of the Faust catalog leaves me cold, but I've always been fond of the debut. Primarily Side 1 where Faust is more of a cohesive rock band verse studio manipulators. In an era where experimentation was the norm rather than the anomaly, I hear Faust as middle of the road in that scenario. But as one could predict, Faust has become legend. Fair enough, it most certainly is a fascinating listen throughout. I'm keeping it that's for sure. But not anywhere near my personal list of masterpieces.
Ownership: CD: 2003 Polydor (Japan). Mini-LP that replicates the transparent cover to its finest detail. Purchased new online not long after release. This replaced an earlier jewel box CD. I made the mistake of leaving the package "as is". Unfortunately the clear plastic and the CD surface had a chemical reaction leading to hazing on the disc. I have it in a paper sleeve now to keep it from deteriorating worse. It didn't affect the ability to play fortunately. I've never owned this on LP even though the Recommended (UK) 1979 reissue could still be found new throughout the 1980s. I had heard some of it at a local shop back then and it was too out for me at that time. Maybe still is....
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