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Live in Arles 1975 - 2LP

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Released: 25th September 2026. 'Live in Arles 1975' is the seventh album in the acclaimed live series from German experimental rock pioneers Can, overseen by founding member Irmin Schmidt and released on Mute. Widely regarded as one of their finest performances, even by the band members themselves, this concert took place at the Roman Théâtre Antique in Arles. The lineup consisted of the core four members: Schmidt, Michael Karoli, Jaki Liebezeit and Holger Czukay. The band played as part of a festival that included other artists such as Nico and Kevin Ayres. The recording was unearthed from the Spoon Records vaults, after long only existing through the stories of those who were there. To celebrate its first release, it feels only fitting that the sleeve notes include first-hand accounts from locals who attended the show. As with the rest of the series, this release captures the unique nature of CAN's onstage improvisations. Every show was different, and these recordings offer a fresh look at a band whose creative process never truly finished.

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  • Details

    Released:
    25th September 2026
    Category:
    Rock/Pop, Experimental
    Format:
    Vinyl 12" Album
    Barcode:
    5400863212506
  • Description

    'Live in Arles 1975' is the seventh album in the acclaimed live series from German experimental rock pioneers Can, overseen by founding member Irmin Schmidt and released on Mute. Widely regarded as one of their finest performances, even by the band members themselves, this concert took place at the Roman Théâtre Antique in Arles. The lineup consisted of the core four members: Schmidt, Michael Karoli, Jaki Liebezeit and Holger Czukay. The band played as part of a festival that included other artists such as Nico and Kevin Ayres. The recording was unearthed from the Spoon Records vaults, after long only existing through the stories of those who were there. To celebrate its first release, it feels only fitting that the sleeve notes include first-hand accounts from locals who attended the show. As with the rest of the series, this release captures the unique nature of CAN's onstage improvisations. Every show was different, and these recordings offer a fresh look at a band whose creative process never truly finished.
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Arles 75 Eins
    Can
    2.Arles 75 Zwei
    Can
    3.Arles 75 Drei
    Can

    Disc 2

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Arles 75 Vier
    Can
    2.Arles 75 Fünf
    Can
    3.Arles 75 Sechs
    Can
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