Summary: Amon Düül II, the German psychedelic rock band, released their second album Yeti in 1970. This album is a classic of the Krautrock genre, combining elements of jazz, avant-garde, and progressive rock to create an intense, unique sound. It features five tracks, including the classic ‘Soap Shop Rock’ and ‘Archangels Thunderbird’. Yeti is an essential album for any fan of Krautrock, and a must-listen for anyone interested in progressive rock.

About the Artist: Amon Düül II was formed in 1969 by the members of the original Amon Düül commune. The band’s music was heavily influenced by their collective lifestyle and featured elements of jazz, progressive rock, and avant-garde. They released eight studio albums between 1970 and 1974, with Yeti being their second and most successful.

About the Record: Yeti is a classic of the Krautrock genre, combining elements of jazz, avant-garde, and progressive rock to create an intense, unique sound. The album features five tracks, including the classic ‘Soap Shop Rock’ and ‘Archangels Thunderbird’. Yeti is an essential album for any fan of Krautrock, and a must-listen for anyone interested in progressive rock. This album has textured MATT and both the sleeve and label note that “Pale gallery” (B5) is 2:11 this release contains the long version which is approximately 5:12.

About the Cover: The artwork is a representation of the band’s sound, which was a combination of the mythical and the modern. The painting is a perfect visual representation of the album’s unique sound.

About the Lyrics and Music: The lyrics and music of Yeti are both complex and intense. The standout tracks are ‘Soap Shop Rock’ and ‘Archangels Thunderbird’, which are both incredibly powerful and intense. The lyrics are often abstract and surreal, and the music is a combination of jazz, avant-garde, and progressive rock.

Conclusion: Amon Düül II’s second album Yeti is an essential album for any fan of Krautrock, and a must-listen for anyone interested in progressive rock. The album features five tracks, including the classic ‘Soap Shop Rock’ and ‘Archangels Thunderbird’, and combines elements of jazz, avant-garde, and progressive rock to create an intense, unique sound.

Other Recommendations: If you enjoyed Amon Düül II’s Yeti, you may also enjoy other albums from the Krautrock genre, such as Can’s Tago Mago, Faust’s Faust IV, and Neu!’s Neu! 75. Alternatively, you may enjoy other progressive rock albums such as Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Genesis’ Selling England by the Pound, and King Crimson’s In the Court of the Crimson King.

About the tracklist.  Record one
Side one:
1. Soap shop rock
a.Burning sister
b.Halluzination guillotine
c.Gulp a sonata
d.Flesh-coloured anti-aircraft alarm
Side two:
1. Archangels thunderbird
2. Cerberus
3. The return of Ruebezahl
4. Eye-shaking king
5. Pale gallery
Record two
Side three:
YETI
Side four:
1. Yeti talks to Yogi
2. Sandoz in the rain