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trans europe express by Kraftwerk

Basics:

  • Band: Kraftwerk
  • Album Title: Trans-Europe Express (2009 Remaster)
  • Release Date: March 1977
  • Genre: Electronic, synth-pop, experimental pop
  • Label: Kling Klang
  • Personel: Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Karl Bartos, Wolfgang Flür
  • When Did I First Hear This: October 14, 2023
  • Do I own this album: No! It's not a priority at the moment, but if I stumbled across it in a store I'd probably get it.

Tracklisting

  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

Review

I like it, it's a nice album with a unique style. Notably the fact that there's barely any lyrics (and what lyrics there are often repeat themselves). I see it as kind of a shame since I actually like the vocalists voice, but it works for their style. Pretty solid synth album. I honestly didn't think synths were this good in 1977 (I know, I'm uncultured) so I was really impressed. It's got great replay value.

Rating:★★★☆☆ (3/5)