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KRAAN - Let It Out (1975)
Fusion-Rock | 38:55 | scans | mp3@320cbr | 136mb

KRAAN in capital letters is an uninspired corruption of the German term for crane ('Kran').
“'In 1975, the Sounds magazine poll named KRAAN the Best Live Act, Hellmut Hattler the Best Instrumentalist, and "KRAAN live" the Best Album. The band embarked on a heavy touring schedule to promote the record, taking with them new member Ingo Bischof on keyboards. Bischof was formerly of the symphonic rock band Karthago, and his keyboards weren't entirely integrated on their next release, the erratic "Let It Out". While some cuts were excellent, others were marred by excessive electronic effects and one consists solely of almost five minutes of echoing chants over heavily processed keyboards. While this experimentalism was entirely in character with the band's earliest work, that was not what their current audience wanted to hear. Though some fans were inclined to give the new lineup a chance and the album sold well, the critics were devastating. The poor press demoralized the band and Bischof quit shortly after it was released. Six months later, Pappert left the band for a solo career, a serious development that left the group's future in doubt. Though the band continued without him, the dynamic was altered and they never regained the same level of energy and interplay. Bischof was back again by early 1977 for the recording of "Wiederhoeren", a low-key album that has moments of brilliance but marked a shift toward a sound that was softer and less intricately structured. He was also on board at the end of that year for the recording of Hattler's solo album, "Bassball" as was the rest of the current lineup of KRAAN. Richard Foss, AMG”

Tracks Listing:
01 - Bandits in the Woods 4:19
02 - Luftpost 5:17
03 - Degado 4:57
04 - Prima Klima 4:42
05 - Let It Out 6:14
06 - Die Maschine 4:43
07 - Overseas Bound 3:10
08 - Picnic International 5:22

Releases Information:
engineered by MixMaster Legend Conny Plank, Her Majesty Lord 'nCyfer from Krautshire

Line-up:
Johannes Alto Pappert: Saxophone
Peter Wolbrandt: Guitar & Human Noises
Ingo Bischof: Keyboards
Jan Fride: Drums
Hellmut Hattler: Bass
KRAAN: Producer, Owner of Wintrup Music