18 Karat Gold - All-Bumm

REVIEW: << All-Bumm >>: eleven short tracks embodying psychedelic blues

The opus "All-Bumm" by the group 18 Karat Gold, also known as Achtzehn Karat Gold, was released in June 1973 on United Artists Records. This sole studio album, produced by Olaf Kübler, stands out for its instrumental approach that defines a bluesy psychedelic rock sound. The collection comprises eleven short tracks including "Going Home", "Come On Monday" and "Cool". The record was distributed under catalogues OSA (941037) and UAS 29559.

All-Bumm: a window onto pioneering psychedelic blues and krautrock through eleven short tracks

Produced by Olaf Kübler, the album is described as 'good stuff bluesy psychedelic rock', with a pioneering Krautrock approach around 1970. Formed in 1973 in Munich, the group is often associated with the Krautrock movement, although some sources describe it as a blend of bluesy psychedelic rock, glam rock or hard rock. Their pioneering works from around 1970 might lead every fan of the sub-genre to think that this is a typical Krautrock album. The record consists of eleven short tracks. "Going Home" opens side An and serves as an entry into this sonic universe. It is a short track embodying the tension between hard rock and fluid bluesy sound alluded to by sources. Olaf Kübler's production frames these sounds to offer coherence to the whole record.

Come On Monday: the continuity of a pioneering krautrock sound

"Come On Monday" continues this exploration on side A, offering direct continuity with the preceding track. It is one of the eleven short and catchy tracks that make up this unique album. The structure of the record favors these shorter songs to maintain a constant dynamic throughout the listening experience.

Flying: the peak of a unique opus by 18 Karat Gold

"Flying" appears on side A, before the side B tracks. It represents a climax in this series of eleven short and punchy tracks. The presence of this song illustrates the group's ability to maintain high energy despite the brevity of the compositions.

Elektric Infected: exploring existential themes through standout tracks like Dr.Stein (5%)

Side B introduces songs with more evocative names, such as "Dr.Stein (5%)" and "Elektric Infected". These tracks continue the group's approach by exploring a varied sonic palette. The song "I Am Just A Man" follows on this same side, adding a textual dimension to the listening experience.

Star-Eyed: the consistency of a unique opus realized by the group formed in 1973 in Munich

"Star-Eyed" completes the first half of the album with its own identity while remaining faithful to the overall vision of Olaf Kübler. It is one of the eleven short tracks that define the German band's studio album. The coherence of this unique opus is maintained through an alternation of tracks with distinct names but linked by a shared musical approach.

"Cool" ends the album on a soothing note, offering a counterpoint to the more energetic tracks that preceded it. It is the final track on side B, thus closing this eleven-track short album. Olaf Kübler's production gives this track its place within the unique studio album's overall architecture.