Recorded live in London, "Encore" captures Tangerine Dream at the peak of their powers, showcasing the extended improvisational jams that defined their mid-70s sound. This album marked their final release with Virgin Records before moving to another label.
- "Encore" was recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on September 9, 1977.
- The album reached number 15 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The track "Monolight" was later re-recorded and released as a single, charting in several European countries.
Tangerine Dream, a long-running electronic music group from Berlin, pioneered the use of synthesizers and sequencers in a rhythmic, melodic style. In 1977, the band was at the height of its commercial and critical success, following a series of acclaimed albums for Virgin Records.
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