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This is Sid Smith's review of Krautrock 2 that just appeared on Prog Magazine's April 2021 issue.
by Sid Smith
Revealing footage of 60s/70s souther German scene
"Filmmakers Adele Schmidt and Jose Zegarra Holder are tenacious in their ongoing quest to meticulously document progressive music’s various tributaries. Every bit as enthralling and exhaustive as their previous explorations of Rock In Opposition and the Canterbury Scene, this second installment of a projected trilogy covering Krautrock spends more than two hours on the bands that emerged in Southern Germany including Xhol Caravan, Amon Duul II, Guru Guru, Kraaan and many others.
Covering the galvanizing role of political protest, LSD, and English and American pop’s impact on the native scene, this DVD is rammed with rare footage of groups in their hairy heyday, interlaced with contemporary commentary from several of those early movers and shakers.
With the energy and vitality that animated much of the music driving narrative, there’s little nostalgia here.
Instead, it feels like eavesdropping on survivors describing the aftermath of cultural hurricane that swept them up and how, decades on, they have come to terms with that part of their lives. Away from the obvious big names, lesser-known outfits get their spotlight moment, ensuring this is a detailed and penetrating account."
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