Title: Agitation Free - 'Malesch' (Garden Of Delights) 4 1/2 stars
Product review: 'Malesch' was Agitation Free's first album release. Originally put out in 1972, with founding members bassist / keyboardist Michael Gunther and guitarist / keyboardist Lutz Ulbrich. Some say 'Malesch' is one of the better krautrock efforts ever. Personally, I cannot disagree with that at all. Here, Agitation Free fuses spacey synth work, an atmospheric vibe with a Middle Eastern sound as so few ensembles can. Best cuts include "Sahara City", the intricate "Khan El Khalili" and the title track "Malesch". For other great Agitation Free titles, make sure to check out their CD reissues of '2nd', 'Last', 'Fragments' and their 1999 reunion effort - the fantastic 'River Of Return' (see my review). Should appeal to most fans of Faust, Terry Riley, Kluster, Tangerine Dream and Steve Reich. A great pick. Recommended.
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