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Group. Formed 1968.

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Can was an experimental rock band formed in West Germany in 1968. One of the first "krautrock" groups, they rejected American influences and incorporated strong minimalist and world music elements into their often psychedelic music.

Can constructed their music largely through free improvisation and editing, which bassist Holger Czukay referred to as "instant compositions". They had only occasional commercial success, with singles such as "Spoon" and "I Want More" reaching national singles charts. However, through albums such as Tago Mago (1971) and Ege Bamyasi (1972), the band exerted a considerable influence on avant-garde, experimental, underground, ambient, new wave and electronic music.

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  1. My Krautrock Adventures on the Autobahn

    Wed 14 Oct 2009 12:20 In August myself, Ben Whalley and Sam Bridger set off on a two week road trip around... Laura Kaye

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  1. Monster Movie / Soundtracks / Tago Mago / Ege Bamyasi 1969

    Monster Movie

    Reviewed by Mike Barnes

    Can's forays into rock music were ego-free, expressionistic and pared down to the bone...

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