Amon Düül II, born out of the radical underground movement of the late 1960s, is a seminal Krautrock band hailing from Munich, Germany. Their genesis can be traced back to a politically and artistically driven commune named Amon Düül, which split into two distinct groups: the more anarchic Amon Düül (UK) and the musically structured Amon Düül II. The latter achieved significant recognition for their innovative and improvisational approach to music. A hallmark of their sound is a blend of psychedelic rock, avant-garde arrangements, and a pioneering spirit that would influence the direction of experimental music for decades.

The band's discography is punctuated by a series of ground-breaking albums that encapsulate the zenith of the Krautrock movement. Their debut album "Phallus Dei" (1969) laid the cornerstone of their sound, combining raw guitar-driven music with exploratory soundscapes. This momentum continued with subsequent releases such as the double LP "Yeti" (1970), which further established the band's creative prowess and is often celebrated as an early masterpiece in the genre. "Tanz der Lemminge" (1971), "Carnival in Babylon" (1972), and "Wolf City" (1972) further expanded their musical vocabulary with bold, adventurous compositions. As the seventies progressed, albums like "Vive La Trance" (1973), "Hijack" (1974), and "Made In Germany" (1975) showcased the band's ability to innovate, while live records such as "Live in London" (1973) captured the raw energy of their performances. Amon Düül II's influence can be heard not just in the Krautrock scene, but also in the broader spectrum of progressive, avant-garde, and alternative music traditions.