Amon Düül was not a conventional band, but rather an avant-garde music collective that emerged from the radical political and artistic movements in Munich, Germany, during the late 1960s. Initially part of a larger commune-like group known as Amon Düül (without an umlaut), which included virtually everyone who lived in the collective, the band quickly differentiated itself from its less musically inclined peers, forming Amon Düül II to pursue a more cohesive and structured approach to music-making. They became one of the pioneers of what would come to be known as Krautrock, famed for their improvisational style and blending of psychedelic rock, experimental music, and world influences.

Amon Düül II achieved cult status with their seminal albums "Phallus Dei" (1969) and "Yeti" (1970), which solidified their place in the annals of underground rock. The ensemble's fluid lineup often resulted in a varied and evolving sound across different releases. Albums like "Disaster (Lüüd Noma)" displayed their darker, more experimental facets, while "Paradieswärts Düül" ventured into more ethereal and folky territory. "Collapsing Singvögel Rückwärts & Co." showed their early propensity for anarchic and free-form composition, a precursor to the later, more structured efforts found in "Airs on a Shoestring." Meanwhile, "Psychedelic Underground" epitomized the band's embrace of the freewheeling spirit of underground psychedelic rock. Amon Düül II remains a profound influence on subsequent generations of experimental and progressive musicians, celebrated for their pioneering spirit and the eclectic nature of their compositions.

Genres

Krautrock

Latest Release

Airs on a Shoestring

Amon Düül

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released July 3, 2011