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Cat No: MIG00991

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Release Date: 27 May 2013

Label: Mig Music

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 885513009913

Genres: Rock Kraut Rock

Release Date: 24 October 2025

Label: Mig Music

Packaging Type: EcoPak

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 885513009920

Genres: Rock Kraut Rock

Description
When the band Agitation Free came together in 1967 as a result of the merging of two Berlin rock groups, one of the most interesting groups in a dawning independent German music scene was created. With their improvisations between rock, jazz and new music, Agitation Free – soon relegated to the not so flattering category of "Krautrock" – made musical forays into areas that few of their fellow German musicians had ever dared.

Remastered on 180g vinyl with original artwork

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For fans of Tangerine Dream, Ash Ra Tempel, Guru Guru, Klaus Schulze - Agitation Free are the most acclaimed band of Krautrock - Remastered with original artwork - finally available again on CD (as a bonus to the vinyl, the 11-minute "Schwingspule" is included on this CD release.

The band Agitation Free was formed in 1967 when two Berlin rock groups merged. In April 1972, the band, consisting of Lutz Ulbrich, Michael Gunther, Jorg Schwenke, Michael Hoenig, and Burghard Rausch, went on tour through Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus, and Greece at the invitation of the Goethe Institute. The diverse impressions of this trip were reflected in their first album, "Malesch."

Through their extensive activities, the band gained steadily increasing popularity throughout Europe. Agitation Free performed in Munich in the summer of 1972 as part of the cultural program of the Olympic Games, toured France for two months in early 1973, played at the "German Rock Super Concert" in Frankfurt in May, produced their second album, "2nd," and then went on tour through France and major German cities. Both SFB and WDR broadcast portraits and live concerts. In 1974, signs of fatigue began to spread within the band, leading to its temporary dissolution at the end of the year after a farewell concert.

In retrospect, it became clear that Agitation Free was one of the most important bands of the "Berlin School" and also served as a career springboard for several German musicians. Christopher Franke, for example, helped the band Tangerine Dream achieve worldwide recognition. Michael Hoenig worked with Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream before becoming known as a film composer in Hollywood after releasing a solo album (including the soundtrack for "9 1/2 Weeks"). Axel Genrich moved to Guru Guru and Burghard Rausch became a founding member of Bel Ami. Gustl Lutjens toured with Shirley Bassey and Nena and later found a large audience, especially in the USA, with his New Age band "Living Mirrors." Lutz "Luul" Ulbrich joined Ashra, worked with former Velvet Underground singer Nico, produced solo records in addition to theater music, and celebrated success with the 17 Hippies since the late 1990s.
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Tracklisting