Faust IV

by Faust

Faust IV cover art

Considered a landmark of the krautrock genre, 'Faust IV' juxtaposes lengthy, drone-based instrumental explorations like the opening track "Krautrock" against more conventionally structured songs that incorporate pop and rock elements. Recorded at Virgin Records' The Manor Studio, the album's sound is a distinctive blend of dissonant experimentation, tape manipulation, and accessible songwriting, exemplified by tracks like "The Sad Skinhead" and the hypnotic "Jennifer". This was the final album recorded by the original Faust lineup, capturing the duality of their avant-garde impulses and their nascent melodic sensibilities.

Genres

  • Krautrock
  • Experimental Rock

Tracklist

  1. Krautrock
  2. The Sad Skinhead
  3. Jennifer
  4. Just A Second (Starts Like That!)/Picnic On A Frozen River/Deuxieme Tableaux
  5. Giggy Smile
  6. Lauft...Heisst Das Es Lauft Oder Es Kommt Bald..Lauft
  7. It's A Bit Of A Pain
  8. Jennifer
  9. The Sad Skinhead
  10. Just A Second (Starts Like That!) - Extended Version
  11. Piano Piece
  12. Lauft...Heisst Das Es Lauft Oder Es Kommt Bald..Lauft
  13. Giggy Smile