1/30/25:
Germans' German

Not just krautrock, but real in Deutschland fermentiert Krautrock. Tim Bohner does most of the heavy lifitng here, though he does enlist some friends to fill out (as it were) the sound in spots. Ever wonder what New Order might sound like in German? I mean, duh.



Timbeau
Sensitiv
(Treibenderteppic Records)


Bohner has a solid feel for the sound, spinning one gorgeous minimalist pop song after another. These pieces are strangely kinetic, though they stick to the mid-tempo. Two or three might just hypnotize.

The trick with this stuff is to keep it interesting. The easiest thing in the world would be to stay in pocket and shine an even sheen on everything. Bohner works hard to give each song its own spin. That said, at times some of these songs sound like they might unfold to the end of the universe--and that would be just fine.

I know I'm being parsimonious with my words here, kinda like Bohner is with his music. Give a listen and see if it sticks. There aren't many surprises, but Bohner's small turns have crafted a most engaging set. Quiet moments lead to big ideas.

Jon Worley


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