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I've seen a bunch of gripes online about this amazing album, and I just don't get it. It's got all the lost B-sides, the single versions of their hits—what more could you ask for? A couple of tracks sound like they were taken from an old 7" and restored, but honestly, it suits the music just fine. Plus, it's a great way to get into Can, as it covers all their albums (except "Monster Movie," which every Can fan should own, and "Out of Reach," which was never released as a single). Perfect for newcomers, fans, and anyone curious about what was happening in Germany in the '70s. What else is there to say? Just grab it!
Can's true masterpieces lie in their full albums, where you can dive into the repetitive, jam/jazz essence of their longer, freeform tracks and then be blown away by beautifully structured pieces. Take >>DELAY<<, for example: lose yourself in the rhythm of Butterfly, then marvel at the elegance of Thief. The more you listen, the more you uncover the breadth of Can’s musical prowess. Can wasn't a pop machine and clearly had no interest in crafting 'hits'. Yet, tracks like More, Hunters and Collectors, and Moonshake show they could have easily produced catchy, memorable songs if they'd wanted to. I might jokingly wish they'd taken that easier route, but then they wouldn't have been Can. And the great thing about Can’s ‘singles’ or ‘hits’ is that, despite being more structured, they still retain that unique Can experimental touch. Like the BOING!, spring-noise at the end of Hunters and Collectors. Pure joy. This Can Singles collection is a fantastic three-record set. I have zero complaints. I adore the cover artwork and the spot varnish whirl. Their Can logo is striking, and they’ve even printed on both sides of the gatefold sleeve. Printing on both sides of the board is becoming more common with vinyl being a luxury item. The montage of the singles covers is a fun touch. The trifold has enough artwork to make any potential clumsiness worthwhile. There’s a download sticker (mine’s stuck on the inner sleeve of record one). Some have noted flaws in the sound production. I’m thrilled with mine. The album notes state, “This compilation of singles serves as a historical document of all the single versions Can released over the course of their career. Whilst compiling the album, it was discovered that some of the original masters for the single versions and edits had been lost, so they have been recreated as close as possible. Due to this, some of the recordings aren’t up to the standard we would have ideally preferred, we hope this doesn’t spoil your enjoyment.” It’s fascinating they went to the trouble of trying to faithfully ‘recreate’ the originals (as they sounded for the singles and not for the albums); showing how seriously they took this project as a historical document of “all the singles”. I personally respect this decision. Soundwise, I’m very happy with this album. If I have any disappointment, it’s the idea of an edit of Hunters and Collectors – a personal favorite – the thought of shortening the song makes me wince a bit. While the proper Can albums are the heart of their music, I agree with Chris McQueen below that this singles collection is a “good sounding compilation of their work”. But also, whether intentional or not, something else has been achieved: sometimes Can singles (or their ‘hits’) can seem out of place on their albums. The more tightly composed, structured music of the singles really stands out, sitting oddly amidst the longer freeform tracks which are musically very different. (For me, I always like this ‘punctuation’, or, a break from the jamming.) Separating these singles onto their own 3 x disc album, all together, is revealing, another way of hearing these shorter pieces, all having their own kinship and hearing them in a refreshed way. There is an excellent trajectory of music on these three records. It is essential for a Can Fan. It is also a fascinating and adventurous collection of music for others.
Picked up my copy fresh off the shelf at a record shop, but no download code came with it. It's an awesome compilation, but I'm a bit bummed about the missing code.
I wasn't too keen on purchasing this at first. A 'Best of CAN'? But it turns out to be quite decent. I'm no die-hard CAN fan, but I do enjoy their music. So if you're after a well-curated collection of their work - look no further. The sound quality is excellent, and the packaging is sturdy. It's a great deal for the price.
Packed way too tight, makes for a real uncomfortable listen. Can't see these comin' from analog masters. Next to some earlier and first pressings I've got, this one's just terrible.
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