AMM – Ammmusic

While I find it rather unlistenable, it does generate a spooky atmosphere indeed. For a record from 1967 (!) on a well respected label such as Elektra, this is an anomaly. I wouldn't want it undone, and I'm happy it exists. If you're having a party and you want the last bunch of guests to go home, put this on! Satisfaction guaranteed!

The entire thing is on the right channel. What was even the point of that?

Get your mono switches ready, folks!

Of its type, this is extremely well recorded -- full, detailed sound that makes you want to engage and try and work out what is happening and how...and perhaps even why. Even allowing for the radical cultural climate of the times it remains an extraordinary thing to have recorded in 1966.

I've no idea what kind of speaker set up one would need to do it justice but I've just finished listening on headphones which was extremely engaging.

deadly silent when its supposed to be. Sounds amazing on my TT!!

best free improvised music in mid 60'ies. no more words.

Is there reverb on this issue like their was added to the original pressing?

now we need a deluxe version with the extra cd tracks tbh

Perfect reissue, fantastic sound quality. Don't hesitate to buy it.

High quality vinyl with nice cardboard sleeve, great!!!

While I can appreciate this LP as a artifact of it's time and understand it was influential in the developing UK psychedelic scene, particularly on Syd Barrett's guitar playing, as a listening experience this is just a bore. I bought an original of this several years ago and expected something quite mind blowing, but got modern 'serious' avant guard classical music with nothing to grab onto in the form of rhythm, melody or even mad freeform psychedelic happenings. I found it totally dull, formal and unmemorable and I would be amazed if anyone listened to this for fun. Opening the window and listening to street noise or even sitting in silence is much more rewarding.