Description
The highly-anticipated 50th Anniversary Edition re-issue ofAsh Ra Tempel’s legendary fifth studio albumStarring Rosi. Originally released in 1973, this seminal work remains a cornerstone of the Krautrock and “Kosmische” movement, blending psychedelic rock, ambient soundscapes, and early electronics into a transcendent auditory experience. The album has been recorded byManuel Gttschingin its entirety, with additional help from producerDieter Diercks,Harald Grosskopf, and of courseRosemarie “Rosi” Mller.Starring Rosiis an essential piece of their continuation of blending cosmic psychedelia, ambient textures, and avant-garde electronic experimentation. This LPstands out in Ash Ra Tempel’s discography for its lighter, more accessible sound, balancing the band’s signature cosmic explorations with melodic structures and poetic lyrics.
The album is a sonic journey that takes listeners through seven distinct tracks, each showcasing Manuel Gttschings pioneering approach to music. This reissue ofStarring Rosihas been introduced and overseen by Manuel Gttsching, and finalized by his family exactly to his standards, in which the meticulous approach to his work lives on. An updated 2024 recut carefully commissioned by Schnittselle in Berlin ensures the warm depth sound while bringing out the rich textures and nuances, all of the original recordings. Comes with a replica of the original vinyl artwork including its original backside. The Limited Edition version also includes a poster of the alternate backside, used later on the CD editions showing Rosi and Manuel improvising during studio sessions. Also included are prints of previously unreleased original “The Fairy Dance” and “Schizo” composition sheets, handwritten by Manuel. via Forced Exposure
Label: MG.ART
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, 180g
Released: 2025 / Original Release: 1973
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Krautrock, Prog Rock, Psychedelic Rock
File under: School of Rock
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