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Kraftwerk

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Kraftwerk

By: Uwe Schütte
Narrated by: Sam Peter Jackson
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The story of the phenomenon that is Kraftwerk and how they revolutionised our cultural landscape.

'We are not artists nor musicians. We are workers.'

Ignoring nearly all rock traditions, experimenting in near-total secrecy in their Düsseldorf studio, Kraftwerk fused sound and technology, graphic design and performance, modernist Bauhaus aesthetics and Rhineland industrialisation - even human and machine - to change the course of modern music. This is the story of Kraftwerk as a cultural phenomenon, who turned electronic music into avant-garde concept art and created the soundtrack to our digital age.

©2020 Uwe Schütte (P)2020 Penguin Audio History & Criticism Music

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Over-intellectualised treatise magnifies lazy Dussel-duffers into prodigious techno-gods. This author is sincere but naively subject to "less is more" manipulation. Enjoy the music, ignore the clap-trap.

Lazy Kling-Klangers must laugh up their sleeves

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as someone who has a passing, but respectful, realtionship with this band I found this book really informative. fascinating art.

encyclopedic history of kraftwerk's art

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This was a really great read and I love how it gives insight into the history of Kraftwerk and where they are today. It was really interesting! I recommend this book to avid Kraftwerk fans and those who just want to learn about, Who want to get into or who are new to the band.

A great read!

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This was a good insight into Kraftwerk, (I had no prior knowledge of them other than the music) but it was a bit dry. It appears they try to be pretty secretive anyway so that probably accounts for part of the reason but the author also states that he is not going to bother with gossip, a pity as a little bit of gossip may have added some life to the book.

Interesting enough if a little dry

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This really is one of the best Kraftwerk books I’ve ever read/listened to. Thanks to the wonders of many of the things Kraftwerk have written about, you can also listen along to the many tracks mentioned throughout. I found it really added to the experience to have a listen of the specific track being discussed and then returning to the book. Absolute must for fans.

Superb - must listen for fans

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