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Whether you're hip-hop or drum 'n' bass, it's always cool to be into Kraftwerk. After all, the (usually) four-man lineup most known for "Tour De France" seemed to have an impact on virtually all modern sounds. They were the first band to make electronica as "pretty" to listen to as Mozart or Chopin, and they pioneered the use of computers as instruments before it was commonplace. Released in 1977, Trans-Europe Express became one of the most influential albums of New Wave during the early '80's. Like their monumental hit (and ode to the road) "Autobahn," the sequence of songs from "Europe Endless" to "Endless Endless," mimics the feel of a journey without destination. The marriage of violins, guitars, and synthesized sounds creates an impression story about how we move and what moves us, while songs such as "Metal on Metal" and "The Hall of Mirrors" literally strike an emotional chord. The odd tribute, "Franz Schubert" is a perfect Kraftwerk masterpiece, so too is the title track. In a little under 45 succinct minutes, Kraftwerk express, in the best possible way, how even technology has texture, color, and warmth.
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TRACK LISTING
1. Europe Endless
2. The Hall of Mirrors
3. Showroom Dummies
4. Trans Europe Express
5. Metal on Metal
6. Abzug
7. Franz Schubert
8. Endless Endless
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