A fine compilation that places big names like Popol Vuh, Roedelius, NEU! and Cluster alongside little-known but excellent German musicians. From futuristic synthesizer music to straight-up band material, folky songs, sitar-driven pieces and more, it's an album rooted in electronics yet branching out in all directions. Everything here was made in Germany between the 1970s and the early '80s — a generous 3-disc set with 23 tracks. (Original Japanese text by Hino)