The two hundred and eighty-fourth album: #284 Faust - Faust IV
The opening track of Faust's first album, Krautrock, is an eleven minute instrumental that makes a habit out of repeating itself. It's way too lengthy for what it brings, but as we know I have little patience for these things. The contrast is strangers as it then transitions into traditional rock songs, the electronic elements and drums overpowering the vocals, and it feels more relaxed even as the repetition sets in. The album continues like that, with long and repetitive sections suddenly interrupted by bursts of energy (I won't name tracks as there seems to be a lot of confusion about which track is which) that are a welcome distraction. it's a mixed bag, but there are times where it's good when it hits those points.