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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 22:46:57 GMT
 Kraftwerk_The_Man_Machine by losenotaminute, on Flickr I'm a big fan of electronic music, and this is one of the best Kraftwerk albums IMO. Originally released in 1978, it features 'The Model' which was released as a B side to Computer Love - another great Kraftwerk track. Read more about The Man-Machine at Wikipedia. https%3A//soundcloud.com/s-a-2/kraftwerk-the-man-machineIf you like Kraftwerk, you might also try Tangerine Dream and Human League. Happy New Year! Lawrence |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 1, 2015 22:59:52 GMT
Great choice Lawrence, it's one of my favourites of theirs. I shall listen again with pleasure.
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 2, 2015 0:04:10 GMT
Ooh, I'm going to struggle with this one!
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Post by John on Jan 2, 2015 4:57:27 GMT
Like Chris I will probably struggle with this but will give it a go
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Post by John on Jan 2, 2015 5:56:24 GMT
Thanks for sharing Lawrence its always good to be challenged
I been trying to listen to this on Grooveshark and it is the same issue I always have with this type of music I just do not get emotionally connected to it as to repetitive. Sorry not for me if I vote it be a 1 I just do not get this style of music.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2015 7:08:51 GMT
Thanks for sharing Lawrence its always good to be challenged I been trying to listen to this on Grooveshark and it is the same issue I always have with this type of music I just do not get emotionally connected to it as to repetitive. Sorry not for me if I vote it be a 1 I just do not get this style of music. No worries, I appreciate that it's not everybody's cup of tea. As for being repetitive, that's what I like about it! A bit like Bruckner, only good ;-) |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 2, 2015 7:32:03 GMT
Hah - yes, Bruckner is a good example, as are many other classical pieces. I guess I like a lot of electronic music for the beat, the visceral nature of it and the integration of melodies that you just want to go on and on. Playing The Man Machine now, I still like it as much as ever although it doesn't get played very often. I have to say that the live versions of some of the tracks on Minimum-Maximum are even better.
For further listening I would recommend Air. Thanks for the Album Choice, Lawrence. 8/10. |
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Post by native on Jan 2, 2015 17:50:37 GMT
A fabulous album. The Kraftwerk CD box set, with all their album remastered, is one of my favourite items.
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Post by MartinT on Jan 5, 2015 5:07:54 GMT
Interestingly, Kraftwerk's The Man Machine is featured as the vinyl icon in this Month's Hi-Fi News (Feb 2015), pp78-83.
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Post by jammy on Jan 7, 2015 6:41:47 GMT
Its Nice Lawrence so I gave it a 7.
Had it been Computer World or T.E.E. it would have got 8.
If you haven't already - check out "Weather Report" you may like em...!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 7:20:20 GMT
Its Nice Lawrence so I gave it a 7. Had it been Computer World or T.E.E. it would have got 8. If you haven't already - check out "Weather Report" you may like em...!!! Thanks Jammy, I'll give them a try, not heard of them before. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 7, 2015 9:58:14 GMT
(And if you like Weather Report you will love Brand X)
Listening to Spotty and thought I recognised the tracks, er yes, I have the album
7/10
Just as well I have me database to stop me buying dupes
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Post by Slinger on Jan 7, 2015 17:57:01 GMT
8/10 from me. B.T.W. The Model was also released on 12" c/w Neon Lights & Trans-Europe Express...on luminous vinyl  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 18:36:23 GMT
8/10 from me. B.T.W. The Model was also released on 12" c/w Neon Lights & Trans-Europe Express...on luminous vinyl I think The Model was the first single I ever bought (or maybe it was older brother who bought it and I listened to it a lot!) I love the simplicity and the originality of the sound, helped of course by having completely new class of instruments to use. Lawrence |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2015 21:37:08 GMT
I remember borrowing a copy from a mate way back when. Was not that taken by it overall but always liked 'The Model'.
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Post by Weecrackpot on Feb 1, 2015 9:25:25 GMT
Thanks for that Lawrence, i rate this equally with Trans Europe Express, listening to it again and enjoying it, only thing is it's dates you,
you ask yourself where's the time gone?, good electronic music expands the mind like no other genre i feel,
i have a collection ranging from Kitaro to Tangerine Dream and everything else in between.
P.S. did anybody caught the BBC4 programme 'Keaftwerk, Pop Art' on Friday night?.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 1, 2015 9:27:14 GMT
Damn, I missed that! Another catch-up coming up.
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Post by Weecrackpot on Feb 1, 2015 9:37:26 GMT
Please do Martin, worth it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 10:36:46 GMT
I gave it an 8, simply because I hadn't heard it for a long time, and I quite enjoyed the trip down memory lane.
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Post by native on Feb 1, 2015 11:44:14 GMT
Thanks for that Lawrence, i rate this equally with Trans Europe Express, listening to it again and enjoying it, only thing is it's dates you, you ask yourself where's the time gone?, good electronic music expands the mind like no other genre i feel, i have a collection ranging from Kitaro to Tangerine Dream and everything else in between. P.S. did anybody caught the BBC4 programme 'Keaftwerk, Pop Art' on Friday night?. Yes, watched Pop Art on catch up yesterday - very enjoyable. Just made me wish more I'd have managed to get a ticket for one of the Tate shows. |
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