Not long after release, I acquired the CD and posted the following (slightly edited):
"Even though the liner notes state that Eiszeit was a completed album that never was released during its day, it seems more like outtakes and random studio recordings (noting sound quality and style differences). The best tracks are the ones you would expect to involve Schickert, the echo guitar rave-ups with great soloing. But there are other songs covering industrial, rock, ambient, and even a strange vocal number. Catching an early Ash Ra Tempel vibe on two of the cuts as well. My favorite is the 8 minute 'Ich Bin Ein Teil' which closes the album in monster fashion."
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In hearing this release again last night (for the first time since), it becomes apparent that while the album is most certainly inconsistent, it does feature a few super tracks, notably 2, 6, and the aforementioned closer 7. The album gets lost a bit in the middle, but it does demonstrate an uninhibited creativity that is a hallmark of the Krautrock genre. Speaking of said scene, this is a superb example of a group of like-minded individuals successfully creating the vibe long after Germany's underground had moved onto other realms. +1 overall.
Ownership: CD: 2005 Cosmic Egg. Jewel case release with a full set of historical liner notes. Purchased new upon release.
2006 (OMD); 10/31/23 (new entry)
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