Kraan - Live 88

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Review by Lady_Blue ARQ ©

Live 88 by Kraan: A Raw, Unfiltered Blast of Krautrock Meets Jazz-Rock Chaos Alright, buckle up. Live 88 by Kraan isn’t just an album—it’s a kick in the teeth for anyone who thinks live recordings are supposed to be polished or safe. Released in ‘88 (duh), this German beast throws you headfirst into the wild intersection of rock and jazz, with Krautrock vibes so thick you can practically smell the incense and sweat-soaked venues. If you’re looking for something that feels alive—like, actually breathing and screaming at you—this is it. Let’s get one thing straight: Kraan doesn’t care about your comfort zone. Tracks like “Rush Hour” hit hard, opening with a bassline from Hellmut Hattler that sounds like it crawled out of some dystopian subway tunnel. It’s relentless, man. The drums? Jan Fride smashes them like he’s trying to break out of jail. And then there’s Peter Wolbrandt’s guitar work, slicing through everything like a rusty knife. This track sticks because it’s not just music—it’s a fight. You feel every punch, every scrape, every moment where they could’ve dialed it back but didn’t. That’s what makes it unforgettable. Then there’s “Kunststück,” which flips the script entirely. Joo Kraus comes in on trumpet, adding this weirdly smooth layer over the chaos. At first, it feels wrong—like wearing socks with sandals—but somehow it works. The keyboards bubble underneath, almost teasing you, while the percussion sections throw curveballs left and right. It’s unpredictable as hell, and yeah, maybe a little messy, but isn’t that the point? This song lingers because it refuses to sit still. One second you’re nodding along, the next you’re wondering if someone spiked your drink. The rest of the album keeps this energy going—tracks like “Holiday Am Marterhorn” and “Vollgas Ahoi” slap harder than most bands even dream of. But let’s talk real talk here: this isn’t background music. This is front-and-center, grab-you-by-the-collar stuff. If you try to half-listen, you’ll miss the genius in the madness. And hey, credit where it’s due—the production team didn’t sand off the rough edges. Rainer Drop’s mixing lets the rawness shine, and Eroc’s mastering keeps things tight without suffocating the soul of the performance. Even the artwork by Dr. Love fits perfectly; it’s bold, chaotic, and unapologetically in-your-face. So, why does Live 88 matter today? Maybe because we live in a world obsessed with perfection, where algorithms dictate what we listen to and playlists scrub away any hint of imperfection. Kraan reminds us that sometimes, the best moments come from losing control. Oh, and one last thing—you know what this album really sounds like? Like someone took all the rules, lit them on fire, and danced around the ashes. Fucked up? Sure. Brilliant? Absolutely.

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Artist: Kraan
Album: Live 88
Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Vollgas Ahoi5:40
Jerk Of Life9:38
You're Right6:18
Ausflug6:39
Favorite Land4:45
Kraan Arabia '884:57
Rush Hour3:39
Nam Nam12:12
Dinner For Two1:34
Nachtfahrt4:51
Holiday Am Marterhorn7:33
Air Bass6:20
Kunststück2:18
Wintruper Echo5:28

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Catalog Numbers

  • IRS 964.820
  • GTLP 026, KRAAN 8801
  • REV 014
  • Fünfundvierzig 109
  • 96482, 964820, KRAAN 8801
  • 971820, CD-971820, Kraan 8801
  • IRS 971.820

Labels

  • Intercord
  • Kraan
  • Revisited Rec.
  • FünfUndVierzig
  • Intercord, Kraan

Listen online

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  • escuchar en línea
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • ascolta in linea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • écouter en ligne
  • online anhören

Formats

  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • CD
  • Deluxe Edition
  • Reissue
  • Remastered
  • Digipak

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Intercord Ton GmbH
Copyright (c)Intercord Ton GmbH
Recorded AtQuasimodo, Berlin
Mixed AtStandby Studio
Lacquer Cut AtStudio-Nord-Bremen
Manufactured ByIntercord Record Service
Distributed ByIntercord Record Service
Published ByWintrup Musik
Mastered AtStudio-Nord-Bremen
Licensed FromSPV GmbH
Glass Mastered AtSonopress Arvato
Made ByP+O Pallas

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkDr. Love
CGI ArtistJan Fride
DrumsJan Fride
Electric BassHellmut Hattler
GuitarPeter Wolbrandt
VocalsPeter Wolbrandt
Mixed ByRainer Drop
ProducerKraan
TrumpetJoo Kraus
KeyboardsJoo Kraus
PercussionJoo Kraus
BassHellmut Hattler
CoordinatorDirk Jacob
GraphicsJan Fride
LayoutStefanie Veenstra, Thomas Ewerhard
Liner NotesMarkus Schurr, Matt Goodluck
Mastered ByEroc
Remastered ByTom Meyer

Notes

  • Recorded live Oct. 19, 1987 at Quasimodo, Berlin
  • Mixed February '88 at Standby Studio Paderborn
  • Ⓟ & Ⓒ1988 Intercord Ton GmbH, Stuttgart.
  • Printed in W. Germany.
  • Ⓟ+Ⓒ 1988
  • Mastered at Studio-Nord-Bremen (SNB), Germany
  • no further credits on release, see release Live 88
  • comes in plain white sleeve with hand-written Category "GTLP 026" and additional code "4-40", seems to be a test pressing
  • Back cover:
  • Recorded live Oct. 19, 1987 at Quasimodo Berlin
  • One night recording! No dubs added!
  • originally released in 1988
  • Ⓟ&Ⓒ 2005 Revisited Records
  • Made in Germany
  • Booklet:
  • [Track 1 to 13] One night recording live Oct. 19, 1987 at Quasimodo, Berlin
  • Bonus track [14] recorded live Oct. 5, 1987 at Theatherfabrik Munich
  • Mixed February 1988 at Standby Studio Paderborn
  • Digitally remastered August 2000 at Master & Servant
  • Additional mastering June 2005 at Mastering Ranch
  • Ⓟ 1988 / 2005 Kraan
  • Ⓒ 1988 / 2005 Kraan
  • Catatalog number on spines: "SPV 304172 CD"
  • Catatalog number on backside of digipak: "SPV 304172 CD · REV 014"
  • Catatalog number on disc: "REV 014" and "SPV 304172 CD"
  • p&c 1988 Kraan
  • P + C 1988 on sleeve, ℗ + © 1988 on labels.
  • All songs published by Wintrup Musik
  • except* (D4) published by Wintrup Musik/Nobile Verlag
  • LP+CD distributed by Intercord, Stuttgart, West Gemany
  • Compared to Kraan - Live 88 :
  • No Barcode on backcover, LC 8400 on backcover and labels
  • Black Labels with KRAAN 8801.
  • Spine reads : Intercord-Nr.:96482.
  • Back of sleeve : Intercord 964820 beneath Side B titles.
  • P + C 1988
  • Disc:
  • Ⓟ + Ⓒ 1988
  • Kraan Category on disc "Kraan 8801"
  • Intercord Category on booklet / backside "971820"
  • Intercord Category on spine "CD-971820"
  • Ⓟ&Ⓒ 1988 Intercord Ton GmbH, Stuttgart
  • Manufactured and distributed by Intercord Record Service

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 4 006759 648209
  • Barcode (Scanned, EAN_13): 4006759648209
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): [etched] SNB [stamped] KRAAN 964.820-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): [stamped] KRAAN 964.820-B [etched] SNB
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side C): [etched] SNB [stamped] KRAAN 964.820-C
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side D): [etched] SNB [stamped] KRAAN 964.820-D
  • Label Code: LC 1109
  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): [stamped] KRAAN 964.820-A [etched] SNB
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side C): [stamped] KRAAN 964.820-C [etched] SNB
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side D): [stamped] KRAAN 964.820-D [etched] SNB
  • Label Code: LC 8400
  • Barcode (Text): 6 93723 04172 8
  • Barcode (String): 693723041728
  • Label Code: LC 13827
  • Matrix / Runout: sonopress arvato 51562743/304172 21
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LP 73
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0772
  • Barcode: 4 015698 936124
  • Matrix / Runout: INDIGO 9361-2
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LL88
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 5225
  • Label Code: LC 08759
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): KRAAN 964 . 820-A [etched] SNB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): KRAAN 964 . 820-B [etched] SNB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, stamped): KRAAN 964 . 820-C [etched] SNB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, stamped): KRAAN 964 . 820-D [etched] SNB
  • Barcode: none
  • Matrix / Runout: CD 8801 P+O-1275-A 04-88
  • Barcode: 4 006759 718209
  • Other (SID Codes): none

About Kraan

German Krautrock, jazz fusion band based in Ulm and formed in 1970. After a break of ten years, the group reunited in 2000.

Name Vars

  • Automatic Release

Members

  • Johannes Pappert
  • Jan Fride Wolbrandt
  • Joo Kraus
  • Ingo Bischof
  • Peter Wolbrandt
  • Hellmut Hattler
  • Eef Albers
  • Udo Dahmen

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Live 88* by Kraan is a wild mix of Rock and Jazz, with vibes of Krautrock and Jazz-Rock. It came out in 1988 in Germany and features some seriously talented musicians. One standout is Joo Kraus, who not only played trumpet but also handled keyboards and percussion. Oh, and get this—Jan Fride, the drummer, was also credited as a CGI artist for the album. How’s that for a multi-talented band? Tracks like "Holiday Am Marterhorn" and "Kraan Arabia '88" show off their unique blend of styles. Definitely worth checking out if you're into genre-bending music!