10 Most Inaccessible But Ultimately Rewarding Albums Ever

2. Can - Tago Mago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzry1jz2-oA The third release and most extreme record in their catalog, Tago Mago by Can was a power fueled rocket of jazz-rock fusion that broke the foundations of music to its very core. Commonly dubbed under the broad krautrock bracket, Can transcended their fellow genre brethren's electronic noodling with a more grounded approach with their core use of traditional rock instrumentation. You would be mistaken however to believe Can are just another rock band. Leadsinger Damo Sazuki claims he can't remember anything from the recording because of drug indulgence and that hazy aura can be heard throughout this thought provoking, landmark record. Take 'Mushroom' for example. It rises and drops in volume throughout its duration with extreme dynamic twists. It exhibits alot of what Tago Mago is about - throwing caution to the wind in the most unpredictable ways. Their uncanny ability of using every instrument under the sun to their disposal only adds to this almost religious experience in a way that doesn't sound cluttered but just help to flesh out the ideas within. Highlights on this strange oddity include the disturbingly chilling ode to Aleister Crowley 'Aumgn', the mind expanding musicianship of 'Paperhouse' and the smoldering improvisational piece 'Halleluhwah' Tago Mago appeals to more than just auditory satisfaction - it strikes at the very core of the listener with an experimental verve that poses just as many questions as it does answers. It can be somewhat mystifying in parts but it overcomes this with an undiluted atmosphere not since heard in music.