Mammut-Mammut (1971)

Mammut was a German band that emerged right in the midst of the contemporary krautrock scene, but they didn't follow the established formula that all the bands of their nationality were developing at the time. Instead, they created their own sound, influenced by British hard rock while simultaneously embracing the wild and unrestrained nature of krautrock. They managed to create a strange dilemma between the acid rock of the 60s and the symphonic progressive rock of the 70s, incorporating other styles such as folk and classical music. Their only album is crafted as an intense psychedelic opera, with a bombastic repertoire ranging from percussion-driven sounds to contemplative passages seasoned with organ and electric guitar. Subtle influences of Frank Zappa and extravagant melodies make it difficult to categorize, yet this is one of those albums with a deceptive allure that has made them one of the cult bands of 1970s German rock.