May 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM

231. Can - Tago Mago (1971) [May 10th, 2025]

Back in 2022, this was the first Can record that I had ever heard, and I was not a fan. Looking back, Ege Bamyasi would've been a better intro, but I was also the type of teenager who thought Green Day was "alternative", so I might not have enjoyed that one either. I thankfully enjoyed Tago Mago much more this time around.

Once again, I have to acknowledge that I have no clue about what Damo Suzuki is singing about. He sounds pretty d--- good though. I enjoyed the instrumentals a lot more this time, with the chaotic "Aumgn" being a highlight. I used to despise "Peking O." but I MOSTLY enjoy it now (the second half is not my cup of tea)

Overall, I'm glad that I revisited Tago Mago, and I hope to be able to appreciate Can's discography more over time.