Bureau B is proud to announce the upcoming reissue of Cluster’s seminal 1974 album, “Zuckerzeit,” scheduled for worldwide release on August 07, 2026. To mark the announcement, the track “Rotor” has been made available as the first digital extract and is now streaming on all major platforms and the official Bandcamp storefront.
Purchase and Stream first single “Rotor” via the Bandcamp player below:
Originally released in 1974, “Zuckerzeit” represents a definitive turning point in the discography of Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius. The album famously shifted the duo’s sound away from the diffuse, improvisational textures of their earlier work toward shorter formats and a more defined rhythmic framework. Developed in close proximity to Michael Rother, the recording is characterized by an increased reliance on drum machines and structured sequencing, establishing a more direct and accessible electronic aesthetic without sacrificing the duo’s signature focus on tone and texture.
This new standard edition serves as the definitive way to experience a pivotal moment of transition and refinement in the “Krautrock” and electronic canon. Following a previously limited anniversary run, “Zuckerzeit” will once again be widely available in the following formats:
– 12″ Vinyl LP (Includes digital pre-order)
– Compact Disc (CD) (Includes digital pre-order)
– Digital Download/Streaming (High-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz)
Fans who pre-order the album via Bandcamp will receive an instant download of the track “Rotor,” a 2-minute and 40-second exercise in rhythmic precision that perfectly encapsulates the album’s innovative spirit.
Pre-Order “Zuckerzeit” on Bandcamp: https://clusterofficial.bandcamp.com/album/zuckerzeit-2
Tracklist:
01. Hollywood
02. Caramel
03. Rote Riki
04. Rosa
05. Caramba
06. Fotschi Tong
07. James
08. Marzipan
09. Rotor
10. Heiße Lippen
— About Cluster —
Based in Germany, Cluster remains one of the most influential outfits in the history of Electronic Music. Their work on “Zuckerzeit” remains a key recording in their extensive catalogue, capturing the duo at the height of their creative evolution.