Con 3

with his sixth regular album, released in 1981, the avant-garde artist / musician conrad schnitzler seemed to dive deeper into 'commercial territory' (he even sings!). 'con 3' might have sounded rather disconcerting to schnitzler listeners at the time. he dared to attempt a balancing act between the high artistic aspirations of the avant-garde and the more entertainment-driven nature of pop music. many had tried their luck at this tour de force and failed, not least because they lacked the necessary credibility. not schnitzler. he remained true to himself, and hence retained his credibility, integrating his new experiences and information resources wisely and creatively into his idiosyncratic and unmistakable music. this reissue comes with liner notes, rare photos and six bonus tracks.