Artist: VA
Title: Krautrock - Music For Your Brain Vol.1-5
Year Of Release: 2005-2012
Label: Target Music ‎
Genre: Krautrock, Prog Rock
Audio codec: Mp3 @320 kbps

Originally, the term “Krautrock” was a playful moniker established in the early 1970s by the music press in the UK. It’s commonly believed that either John Peel, a British disc jockey, or the UK music publication Melody Maker, where German experimental bands were initially met with great enthusiasm, were responsible for its creation. However, there are also reports suggesting that Melody Maker, a renowned British music magazine, had a significant hand in the inception of the term. Despite its initial usage as a somewhat pejorative label, it has since been adopted and is now broadly utilized to categorize this pioneering and impactful music genre.

While Julian Cope, an artist and musicologist, didn’t originate the term ‘Krautrock’, he has been instrumental in its promotion. In his book “Krautrocksampler”, he presented the term ‘Krautrock’ in a positive light, with a touch of glam rock flair. He articulated that ‘Krautrock’ is a uniquely British interpretation, reflecting how the music was received in the United Kingdom. Therefore, although he wasn’t the creator of the term, he undeniably played a key role in its broad acceptance and comprehension and widespread use.

The boxset series “Krautrock, Music for Your Brain”, a joint venture by Target Music and Universal Music Group, stands as a tribute to the inventive essence and varied nature of the Krautrock genre. This musical compilation serves as an all-encompassing anthology, inviting listeners on a deep dive into the realm of Krautrock, a distinctive rock subgenre that emerged in Germany during the late 60s and early 70s.

There are five boxsets in the “Krautrock, Music for Your Brain” series. Each set contained 6 CDs offering a comprehensive overview of the Krautrock genre, showcasing its diversity and the breadth of its influence.

Krautrock is renowned for its experimental approach, drawing inspiration from a broad spectrum of musical styles. It blends elements of electronic music, funk, minimalism, jazz, and world music traditions, resulting in a sound that is both unique and groundbreaking. The genre is recognized for its utilization of electronic instruments and non-traditional song structures, often incorporating extended improvisations and avant-garde elements. This experimental methodology in music creation has significantly influenced a range of subsequent genres, including post-punk, industrial, ambient, and techno.

The “Krautrock, Music for Your Brain” boxsets embody this spirit of innovation and diversity. They present a handpicked assortment of tracks that demonstrate the wide-ranging scope and depth of the Krautrock genre. From the mesmerizing rhythms and electronic nuances of the genre’s more experimental facet to the more melodious and accessible elements of its pop-infused compositions, these sets span a broad array of sounds and styles.

These boxsets are are historical artifacts that encapsulate a defining era in music history. They offer a glimpse into a period when musical boundaries were being expanded, conventions defied, and new musical terrains explored. The liner notes by Kurt Mitzkatis and Rudolf Vogel enhance the value of these sets, providing insights into the tracks and artists, and offering context to the music.

The artwork for the sets, featuring works by Die Artisten and Alphonse Mucha, adds an additional layer of allure. The vintage aesthetics harmonize with the music’s retro-futuristic vibe, making the boxsets a delight for both the ears and the eyes.

In conclusion, the “Krautrock, Music for Your Brain” boxsets are not just music compilations. They are thorough surveys of a genre that has made a lasting imprint on the musical landscape. They serve as an excellent gateway for those new to Krautrock, while also offering seasoned listeners a carefully curated selection of tracks. Whether you’re a long-standing fan of the genre or an intrigued newcomer, these boxsets provide a valuable and enjoyable auditory experience.

Tracklist:
Krautrock - Music for your Brain Vol. 1
CD 1
01. Lucifer's Friend - Ride the Sky (02:55)
02. Birth Control - The Work is Done (06:02)
03. Cravinkel - Two Circles (02:39)
04. Os Mundi - Question of Decision (07:42)
05. Embryo - Radio Marrakesch (09:46)
06. Sperrmull - Pal Casey (03:15)
07. Lava - Tears are Goin' Home (04:22)
08. Jane - Hangman [Live] (12:00)
09. Professor Wolfff - Hans im Glück (07:44)
10. Scorpions - It All Depends (03:26)
11. Grobschnitt - Drummer's Dream (06:14)
12. Electric Sandwich - China (08:09)
13. Weed - Sweet Morning Light (05:31)
CD 2
01. The Rattles - The Wich (02:57)
02. Frumpy - How the Gypsy was Born (08:50)
03. Gomorrha - I Turned to See Whose Voice it Was (07:45)
04. Grobschnitt - Jupp Vater Schmidts Wandertag (09:53)
05. Guru Guru - Samantha's Rabbit (02:57)
06. Kin Ping Meh - Fairy Tales (09:50)
07. Hölderlin - Requim Für Einen Wicht (06:37)
08. Jane - Daytime (08:09)
09. Weed - Lonely Ship (03:15)
10. Abacus - Song For Brunhilde (04:36)
11. Odin - Tribute to Frank (01:55)
12. Yatha Sidra - A Meditation Mass Pt. 3 (12:02)
CD 3
01. Eloy - Castle in the Air (07:18)
02. Kraan - Nam Nam (05:50)
03. Atlantis - It's Getting Better! (04:52)
04. Klaus Schulze - Mental Door (22:58)
05. Cluster - Hollywood (04:47)
06. Faust - So Far (06:20)
07. Harmonia - Watussi (05:59)
08. Curly Curve - Queen of Spades (05:00)
09. Gomorrha - Dance on a Volcano (09:58)
10. Sperrmull - No Freak Out (06:44)
CD 4
01. Wonderland - Moscow (02:52)
02. Frumpy - Take Care of Illusion (07:37)
03. Faust - Why Don't You eat Carrots? (17:27)
04. Epitaph - Fly (08:52)
05. Guru Guru - Der Elektrolurch (09:46)
06. Eroc - Nordeland (06:32)
07. Topas - Train to an Island (06:08)
08. Novalis - Impressionen (08:58)
09. Jane - Air and the End (10:53)
CD 5
01. Randy Pie - Highway Driver (03:56)
02. Brith Control - Gamma Ray (09:44)
03. Can - Mother Sky (14:29)
04. Topas - Hurricane (04:17)
05. Guru Guru - Ooga Booga (11:10)
06. Altantis - Friends (08:43)
07. Grobschnitt - Traum Und Wirklichkeit (05:28)
08. Embryo - A place To Go (04:08)
09. Lucifer's Friend - Lucifer's Friend (06:11)
10. Novalis - Wer Schmetterlinge Lachen Hört (09:17)
CD 6
01. Curly Curve - Hell and Booze (04:05)
02. Lucifer's Friend - Sorrow (11:36)
03. Lava - Holy Foot (05:16)
04. Grobschnitt - Anywhere (04:14)
05. La Düsseldorf - Rheinita (07:38)
06. Harmonia - Dino (03:30)
07. Randy Pie - Wintersong (05:49)
08. Jane - Windows (18:46)
09. Cravinkel - About Mother and Son (03:13)
10. Dull Knife - Tumberlin' Down (04:21)
11. Eroc - Wolkenreise (04:33)
12. Udo Linderberg - Alles Kalr Auf Andrea... (03:46)
13. Wallenstein - Charline (04:04)

Krautrock - Music for your Brain Vol. 2
CD 1
01. Scorpions - I'm goin' mad (04:52)
02. Eloy - Today (05:56)
03. Cravinkel - Sitting in the Forrest (10:17)
04. Silberbart - Chub chub Cherry (04:28)
05. Guru Guru - Tango Fango (03:46)
06. Embryo - Warm Canto (10:01)
07. Electric Sandwich - Devil's Dream (06:21)
08. Atlantis - Living at the End of Time (09:05)
09. Walpurgis - My last Illusion (11:20)
10. Kraan - Mind Quake (07:40)
11. Kin Ping Meh - Drugson's Trip (05:53)
CD 2
01. Amon Düül II - Dem Guten, Schönen, Wahren (06:12)
02. My Solid Ground - BBB (06:41)
03. Mythos - Oriental Journey (08:16)
04. Novalis - High Evolution (04:28)
05. Os Mundi - Ouvertüre + Kyrie (08:57)
06. Faust - No Harm (10:17)
07. Epitaph - Crossroads (04:49)
08. Rufus Zufall - Schupfner (05:16)
09. Triumvirat - Spartacus (07:38)
10. Kravetz - Ann Toomuch (07:55)
11. Popol Vuh - Ich mache einen Spiegel / Part 4 (08:44)
CD 3
01. Emtidi - Die Reise (10:04)
02. Bröselmaschine - Schmetterling (09:35)
03. Witthüser & Westrupp - Rat der Motten (08:05)
04. Novalis - Laughing (09:10)
05. Jane - Spain (11:53)
06. Grobschnitt - Symphony (13:44)
07. Agitation Free - Haunted Island (07:11)
08. Annexus Quam - Osmose III (10:36)
CD 4
01. Klaus Schulze - Stardancer (13:38)
02. Liliental - Stresemannstrasse/Adel (11:03)
03. Tangerine Dream - Stratosfear (10:38)
04. Faust - It's a rainy Day Sunshine Girl (07:27)
05. Wallenstein - Mother Universe (08:41)
06. Wonderland Band - The Hill (11:53)
07. Cornucopia - Spot on You, Kids (12:23)
08. Improved Sound Limited - Doktor Bob Dylan (05:14)
CD 5
01. Gomorrha - Opening of the sealed Book (05:45)
02. Silberbart - Brain Brain (16:16)
03. Topas - Lemon Boy (03:52)
04. Lucifers Friend - Thus spoke Oberon (06:45)
05. Scorpions - Lonesome Crow (13:29)
06. Professor Wolfff - Das Zimmer (04:45)
07. Frumpy - I'm afraid big Moon (06:25)
08. Cravinkel - Garden of Loneliness (09:48)
09. Epitaph - Stop look and listen (09:55)
10. Guru Guru - Salto Mortadelle (03:41)
CD 6
01. Jane - Here we are (06:06)
02. Made in Germany - The Arrow and the Song (06:55)
03. Os Mundi - Sanctus (09:05)
04. Kollektiv - Rapunzel (Live) (08:06)
05. Kravetz - I'd like to be a Child again (09:35)
06. Randy Pie - Luie (09:04)
07. Hallelujah - Hallelujah sings of Strange (07:48)
08. Eloy - Something yellow (08:15)
09. Sitting Bull - Trip away (10:25)

Krautrock - Music for your Brain Vol. 3
CD 1
01. Dschinn - Rock'n Roll Dschinny (03:06)
02. Hairy Chapter - It must be an Officer's Daughter (08:00)
03. My Solid - Ground The Executioner (03:29)
04. Odin - Make up your Mind (13:35)
05. Birth Control - Just before the Sun will rise (07:37)
06. Virus - King Heroin (05:41)
07. Floh de Cologne - Die oberen Zehntausend (03:33)
08. Sahara - The Mountain King Part I & Part II (13:17)
09. Franz K. - Bock auf Rock (03:17)
10. Subject Esq. - Mammon (12:36)
11. Fashion Pink - Brainstorming (05:04)
CD 2
01. Nektar - Do you believe in Magic? (07:14)
02. Witthüser & Westrupp - Das Märchen vom Königssohn (09:25)
03. Floh de Cologne - Ford Capri (02:23)
04. Gila - Kommunikation (12:57)
05. Coupla Prog Goodbye - Guns be by gones (11:38)
06. Apocalypse - Let it die (06:08)
07. Wallenstein - Golden Antenna (04:15)
08. Wolfgang Dauner - Take off your Clothes to feel the setting Sun (04:00)
09. Thrice Mice - Jo Joe (08:48)
10. McChurch Soundroom - What are you doin' (08:31)
11. Et Cetera - Lady Blue (02:59)
CD 3
01. Frame - Frame of Mind (04:10)
02. Anyone's Daughter - Anyone's Daughter (09:07)
03. Analogy - Analogy (09:43)
04. Toto Blanke - PPG (06:02)
05. Dies Irae - Trip (06:47)
06. Krokodil - And I know (07:40)
07. Jud's Gallery - Follow me (11:12)
08. Mythos - Harry Chanceless (04:59)
09. Jerusalem - Moon's new Way (06:00)
10. Mammut - Mammut Opera (13:37)
CD 4
01. Wallenstein - Braintrain (08:40)
02. Message - Heaven knows (09:47)
03. Guru Guru - Der LSD-Marsch (08:29)
04. Tiger B. Smith - Help for a blind Man (05:45)
05. Walpurgis - Disappointment (04:20)
06. Annexus Quam - Troblush El Eisch (05:25)
07. Bröselmaschine - Gedanken (05:06)
08. Nosferatu - No. 4 (08:43)
09. Dzyan - Back to where we come from (08:53)
10. Franz K. - Peterlied (12:52)
CD 5
01. Rufus Zuphall - Freitag (07:14)
02. Krokodil - Marzipan (06:05)
03. Epsilon - 2-Four-4 (07:27)
04. Pacific Sound - Gates of Hell (05:42)
05. Pell Mell - Friend (07:02)
06. Violence Fog - Rolli Zink (06:40)
07. Haze - Fast Career (08:31)
08. Et Cetera - Mellodrama Nr. 2 A (05:10)
09. Thirsty Moon - Black Clouds (Live) (09:50)
10. Nine Days - Wonder Drag Dilemma (12:48)
11. Bernd Witthüser - Wenn ich ein wenig fröhlicher wär' (02:52)
CD 6
01. Eloy - Future City (05:35)
02. Eulenspygel - Die Wunde bleibt (01:58)
03. Eulenspygel - Staub auf deinem Haar (07:58)
04. Faust - The sad Skinhead (02:31)
05. Hoelderlin - Nürnberg (03:04)
06. Peter Baumann - Bicentennial Present (04:48)
07. Sweet Smoke - Kundalini (13:24)
08. Tangerine Dream - Coldwater Canyon (Live) (17:39)
09. Birth Control - Trial Trip (06:43)
10. Udo Lindenberg - Cowboy Rocker (05:57)
11. Passport - Uranus (06:40)

Krautrock - Music for your Brain Vol. 4
Disc 1
01. Ton Steine Scherben - Macht kaputt was Euch kaputt macht (3:36)
02. Out Of Focus - Blue Sunday Morning (8:17)
03. Percewood's Onagram - Cause Me Pain (4:56)
04. Mythos - Neutron Bomb (6:59)
05. Drosselbart - Engel des Todes (4:54)
06. Michael Rother - Feuerland (7:07)
07. Murphy Blend - First Loss (7:51)
08. Pell Mell - City Monster (8:43)
09. Message - Before The Dawn (5:39)
10. Hanuman - Taue der Fremdheit (3:11)
11. Embryo - Es ist wie's ist (6:01)
12. Guru Guru - Electric Junk (11:02)
Disc 2
01. Neu! - Isi (5:02)
02. Lied des Teufels - Nichts (9:41)
03. Out Of Focus - Tsajama (9:24)
04. Nine Days Wonder - Moss Had Come (3:25)
05. Rufus Zuphall - Portland Town (3:55)
06. Drosselbart - Jemima (3:37)
07. Parzival - Black Train (8:33)
08. Nektar - King Of Twilight (4:17)
09. Michael Rother - Katzenmusik 9 (4:24)
10. Anyone's Daughter - Blue House (7:21)
11. Armaggedon - Open (7:27)
12. The Petards - Blue Fire Light (3:37)
13. Ihre Kinder - Würfelspiel (3:45)
14. Ernst Schulz - XY (5:18)
Disc 3
01. Flaming Bess - Tanz der Gotter (9:05)
02. Neu! - Negativland (9:34)
03. Thirsty Moon - Big City (8:30)
04. Out Of Focus - Hey John (9:39)
05. Witthüser & Westrupp - Orienta (7:38)
06. Lied des Teufels - Das Lied des Teufels (2:43)
07. Embryo - Opal (2:46)
08. Deuter - Babylon (14:53)
09. A.R. & Machines - I'll Be Your Singer, You'll Be My Song (2:24)
10. Rufus Zuphall - I'm On My Way (5:10)
11. Improved Sound Limited - Catch A Singing Bird On The Road (3:54)
12. Emtidi - Traume (3:18)
Disc 4
01. A.R. & Machines - Globus (2:58)
02. Murphy Blend - Speed Is Coming Back (6:01)
03. Parzival - Groove Inside (15:55)
04. Michael Rother - Sonnenrad (6:04)
05. Ton Steine Scherben - Der Traum ist aus (9:22)
06. Sonny Hennig - Pik As (4:41)
07. Ihre Kinder - Hexenhammer (3:55)
08. Checkpoint Charlie - Smogalarm (5:02)
09. Jerry Berkers - Es wird morgen vorbei sein (4:13)
10. Improved Sound Limited - Rio Bravo 59 (2:41)
11. Hoelderlin - Peter (2:58)
12. Drosselbart - Liebe ist nur ein Wort (4:25)
13. Armaggedon - Round (4:09)
14. Deuter - The Key (6:59)
Disc 5
01. Straight Shooter - My Time - Your Time (8:09)
02. Streetmark - Dreams (12:16)
03. Harlis - Runaway (6:04)
04. Ramses - Time (5:08)
05. Bullfrog - A Housepainter's Song (8:48)
06. Shaa Khan - The World Will End On Friday (4:42)
07. Wolfgang Riechmann - Silberland (7:46)
08. Cluster - Sowiesoso (8:11)
09. Octopus - The First Flight Of The Owl (5:17)
10. Ramses - La Leyla (7:30)
11. Streetmark - Lovers (5:16)
Disc 6
01. Brainticket - Black Sand (4:06)
02. Tangerine Dream - Rising Runner Missed By Endless Sender (5:03)
03. Faust - Jennifer (7:13)
04. Triumvirat - Illusions On A Double Dimple (23:26)
05. Kraan - Wintrup (4:34)
06. Ougenweide - Der Fuchs (5:35)
07. Orexis - Unter-Rock (6:12)
08. Eloy - The Sun Song (4:58)
09. Franz K. - Sensemann (18:40)

Krautrock - Music for your Brain Vol. 5
CD1
01. Amon Düll II / Archangels Thunderbird [0:03:32.64]
02. Message / Smile [0:02:13.60]
03. Karthago / Pacemaker [0:02:42.38]
04. Wind / What Do We Do Now [0:08:25.30]
05. Brainticket / Brainticket [0:26:03.54]
06. Efendi’s Garden / The Garden [0:06:19.34]
07. GÄA / Morgendämmerung [0:09:54.69]
08. Emma Myldenberger / Lenyas Fantasie [0:06:55.69]
09. McOil / This Time Should Never End [0:08:11.73]
10. Erna Schmidt / Pass - weites Luftmeer [0:05:00.37]
CD2
01. Panther / Wodka Lemon [0:09:04.16]
02. Udo Lindenberg / Daumen im Wind [0:06:09.00]
03. Gravestone / Hascher-Blues [0:04:40.00]
04. Amon Düül II / Deutsch Nepal [0:03:00.56]
05. Virus / Nur noch zwei Lichtjahre [0:07:47.47]
06. Michael Bundt / The Brain Of Oskar Panizza [0:09:47.43]
07. Tritonus / Mars Detection [0:08:04.10]
08. Tibet / Eagles [0:06:06.53]
09. Schicke Führs Fröhling / Pictures [0:16:24.27]
10. Tetragon / Snowstorm [0:07:50.15]
CD3
01. Omega / Help To Find Me [0:07:43.22]
02. Chris Braun Band / The Narrator [0:04:09.64]
03. Kathago / String Rambler [0:05:19.48]
04. Toad / Life Goes On [0:11:58.22]
05. Niagara / Sangandongo [0:19:12.36]
06. Sameti / I’m Not A Loser [0:03:48.67]
07. Haboob / Israfil [0:09:45.22]
08. Embryo / Music Of Today [0:04:11.73]
09. Passport / Abracadabra [0:07:21.11]
10. Brainstorm / Hirnwind [0:05:42.57]
CD4
01. Wintergarden / Swan Song [0:10:55.12]
02. Krokodil / Odyssey In Om [0:15:17.20]
03. Amon Düll II / Kanaan [0:04:01.74]
04. Ice / To A Fair Young Lady [0:06:41.02]
05. Siddhartha / Weit weg [0:12:15.56]
06. Zyma / Law Like Love [0:07:01.29]
07. Satin Whale / Lost Mankind [0:05:39.46]
08. Da Capo / A Day In The Rest Of My Life [0:12:41.29]
09. Novalis / Atlanto [0:04:38.04]
CD5
01. Tritonus / The Day Awakes [0:07:53.14]
02. Eberhard Schöner / Falling In Trance [0:05:44.16]
03. Omega / House Of Cards\Time Robber [0:12:24.52]
04. La Düsseldorf / Silver Cloud [0:08:02.01]
05. Krokodil / The Creator Has A Master Plan [0:09:23.11]
06. Triumvirat / The School Of Instant Pain [0:06:22.17]
07. Abacus / Herman The German [0:03:18.39]
08. Lily / In Those Times [0:09:02.67]
09. Lightshine / Lory [0:05:26.47]
10. Sun / Ohne Titte [0:05:51.32]
11. Missus Beastly / Geisha [0:05:25.08]
CD6
01. Thirsty Moon / Lord Of Lightning [0:03:41.01]
02. Arktis / Is It real [0:02:44.65]
03. Chris Braun Band / Icy Shades [0:06:17.66]
04. Epitaph / Big City [0:05:51.61]
05. Da Capo / Future [0:04:29.73]
06. Kalacakra / September Full Moon [0:09:35.00]
07. Virus / Mankind, Where Do You Go To? [0:04:57.72]
08. Think / Watercorps [0:05:08.10]
09. Fargo / Silent Summernight [0:05:50.64]
10. Madison Dyke / Next Conception [0:06:13.47]
11. Poseidon / How Heavy The Days [0:05:09.25]
12. Erlkönig / Thoughts [0:09:30.21]
13. Neu! / E-Musik [0:09:57.51]