Can - 1999 - Can Box Music (Live 1971-1977)

C A N
- Can Box Music (Live 1971-77) -

I don't want to talk it down, but...

As an item of a limited and out of print box-set, containing the band's history, interviews, reviews, photos and videos, this 2CD-set includes (different from its misleading title) live recordings from 1972 until 1977, compiled from cassettes and other non-professional fan recordings under professional mastering conditions.
The sound quality of these often self-indulgent live performances is sadly not on par with what we usually expect from an official release. This applies especially to the second disc.
It's not recommended as a starting point for newcomers. They should better begin with one of Can's early studio albums.
Clearly for fans and completionists!


Track listing

Disc one:
1. "Jynx" 14th Oct 1975, Giessen, Universität – 16:06
2. "Dizzy Dizzy" 19th Nov 1975, Brighton, Sussex University – 8:02
3. "Vernal Equinox" 19th Nov 1975, Brighton, Sussex University – 12:44
4. "Fizz" 2nd Mar 1977, Keele, University of Keele – 6:27
5. "Yoo Doo Right" 4th May 1975, Croydon, Greyhound – 14:26
6. "Cascade Waltz" 23rd Mar 1977, London, Sound Circus – 4:48

Disc two:
1. "Colchester Finale" including "Halleluhwah" – 8th May 1972, Colchester,
University of Essex – 37:24
2. "Kata Kong" 21st Nov 1975, Hatfield, Hatfield Polytechnic – 8:28
3. "Spoon" 3rd Feb 1972, Cologne, Sporthalle – 14:23


Personnel:
* Holger Czukay – bass (1972–1975); short wave radio, sampler & electronic
treatments (1977)
* Michael Karoli – guitar, vocals
* Jaki Liebezeit – drums, percussion
* Irmin Schmidt – keyboards
* Damo Suzuki – vocals (1972 only)
* Rosko Gee – bass (1977 only)