Cluster- II -'72 German kraut/ambient/synth-TRIPPY-NEW  CD J/C
Cluster - Cluster II.

re-issue of the 1971 album from krautrock/ambient pioneers CLUSTER made up of Dieter Moebius and Hans-Joachim Roedelius. Recorded at Conny Plank's studio in Berlin having approached Plank with the idea of 'doing something different', the result is an unbelievable range of soundscapes unlike anything heard before (or indeed since). Beautiful reissue in original gatefold sleeve and pressed on heavy vinyl. excellent second (1972) album from the legendary German ambient/synth pioneers.This ground breaking German early '70s outfit merged long trippy passages of experimental music with experimental soundscapes. File along with early Neu!, La Dusseldorf and the first two Kraftwerk albums.This is a classic trip album. 2nd album by this ground breaking German early '70s synth based band with long trippy passages of experimental music. File along with early Neu!, La Dusseldorf and the first two Kraftwerk albums.This is a classic trip album..

Cluster – Cluster II
Cluster - Cluster II

Label:    Esoteric Reactive – EREACD1029, Esoteric Recordings – EREACD1029
Format:    
CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country:    UK
Released:    Jun 25, 2012
Genre:    Electronic
Style:    Ambient, Experimental

1        Plas    6:20
2        Im Süden    12:53
3        Für Die Katz    3:09
4        Live In Der Fabrik    14:53
5        Georgel    5:40
6        Nabitte    2:40

    Licensed From – Universal Music Operations Ltd.
    Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Universal Music GmbH
    Copyright © – Cherry Red Records Ltd.
    Recorded At – Star Studio Hamburg
    Produced At – Star Studio Hamburg
    Remastered At – The Audio Archiving Company
    Glass Mastered At – Sony DADC, Southwater
    Designed At – www.gilmourdesign.co.uk

    Artwork [Original Artwork By] – A. Hoffman*, A. Semmler*, Seesaw (3)
    Cover – Cluster
    Design [The 2012 Reissue: CD Package Design By] – Hugh Gilmour
    Liner Notes [London, May 2012] – Malcolm Dome
    Performer [Performed By] – Dieter Moebius, Hans-Joachim Roedelius
    Photography By [Photo] – E.Walford*
    Photography By [The 2012 Reissue: Group Photos] – Christine Roedelius
    Producer [Produced By], Recorded By – Cluster, C.Plank*
    Reissue Producer [The 2012 Reissue: Additional Project Co-ordination By] – Vicky Powell
    Reissue Producer [The 2012 Reissue: Release Devised And Co-ordinated By] – Mark Powell
    Remastered By [The 2012 Reissue: 24-bit Digital Remastering By] – Ben Wiseman
    Written-By [All Tracks By] – Conrad Plank*, Dieter Moebius, Joachim Roedelius*

Originally released in 1972 (Cluster II).

From the booklet:
“Produced and recorded by Cluster and Conrad Plank in January 1972”

From the disc face and rear tray insert:
“℗ 1972 Universal Music GmbH. © 2012 Cherry Red Records Ltd.”

Translations from the German:
Track 1 = "Pond"
Track 2 = "In The South"
Track 3 = "For The Cat"
Track 4 = "Live In The Factory"
Track 5 = "Organ Playing"
Track 6 = "There You Are"

Standard clear jewel case release including a twelve page booklet, a two-sided rear tray insert and an "Esoteric Recordings" hype sticker.

From the rear tray insert:
“Made in EC”

    Barcode (Text): 5 013929 752931
    Barcode (Scanned): 5013929752931
    Matrix / Runout: EREACD1029 01
    Mastering SID Code: IFPI LY34
    Mould SID Code: IFPI AEW42
    Rights Society: MCPS