While exploring a vast array of styles, textures and tempos over their storied career with a revolving cast of vocalists, Can exist squarely at the expressive / psychedelic end of the krautrock spectrum. Amidst their highly experimental album sessions, the band never managed to stray too far from an undeniable groove, and peppered their discography with dozens of successful singles in the process. This triple vinyl set marks the first time these singles have ever been compiled, and is the ultimate cratesaver for adventurous psych and krautrock selectors; check out the straightforward abridged versions of "Future Days," "Dizzy Dizzy" and "Splash". The highlight for Can completists will be "Turtles Have Short Legs," originally recorded during the Tago Mago sessions and only ever appearing on 7-inch until now. Get with this and leave the original pressing Can LPs framed on your wall, where they belong.

• triple vinyl pressing
• 3-panel gatefold sleeve
• digital download included
• music label: Mute 2017

reviewed by mayor of hounslow 06/2017