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Topic: Ash Ra Tempel vs Acid Mothers Temple Posted: August 27 2012 at 01:15
Inspired not only by the similarity in names, but also by the somewhat similar nature of the music and the fact that I've been enjoying both groups tonight while doing homework. On the one hand, you have an epic jam-laden group from Germany in the 70s, complete with amazing guitar by Gottsching and drums/synths by Schulze, on the other hand you have Kawabata's acid-drenched psychedelic freakouts album after album with varying guests/formations. Both bands are pretty flipping awesome. Both make music which can take you on trips, no artificial assistance necessary.
Personally, I'd go with Ash Ra Tempel every time. Their self-titled album and Join Inn are a couple of my favorites. Acid Mothers Temple's albums can be ALMOST as good, for example Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo, but based on what I've heard from each group, AMT has a tendency to be a bit more uneven quality-wise than ART did.
Feels wrong voting for Ash ra Temple, when I only have one album of Acid mothers, so I won't, but I am seriously thinking about diving into their huge discography - maybe starting with Nam Myo what's its name
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Posted: August 27 2012 at 16:03
I've heard more from tthe former (esp % wise). But, I only really really like the ones with Klaus on board. (Still need to get Inventions, which from the samples I've heard sounds wonderful though). The other guys are much more hit and miss, and the production tends to fall on the 'meh' or worse side (at least from what I"ve heard).
I'll go with Tempel.
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Speaking of Ash Ra Temple. Do any of you guys know Berceau de Cristal? Man I love that record - even if it is a solo album from Manuel.
This one literally sends shivers down my spine(if you haven't got the patience, then fast forward to around the 8 minute mark and listen to that guitar):
“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
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