Ash Ra Tempel was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from Ash Ra Tempel and The Private Tapes Vol.1 together. Lead single “Bois De La Lune (1979, Manuel Gottsching)” and “Chicken Maladie (’70, Steeple Chase Bluesband)” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. The Private Tapes Vol.1 is an amazing album, racked with beauty.This is the best album I have heard in a long time
Chicken Maladie (’70, Steeple Chase Bluesband) is kind of track that compels you to skip back and drink it in one more time before moving on through The Private Tapes Vol.1. Begleitmusik Zu Einem Horspiel (1974, Manuel Gottsching) - To me, this is the best song on the The Private Tapes Vol.1. This song is very powerful, its catchy melody will have you singing along in no time. Within the first few notes of Bois De Soleil (1979, Manuel Gottsching) it’s perfectly clear that Ash Ra Tempel is living this song.
The Private Tapes Vol.1 CD


