Windman

Trans-Europe Express is the album where Kraftwerk truly refined their sound and artistic aspirations. It's still a bit rough around the edges but the band delivered a really entrancing experience heavily influenced by European musical tradition and filled with compelling themes. This album's centerpiece is it's title track and it's accompanying suite. Trans Europa Express through Abzug offers 1 of the best beats I've ever heard in any song as well as 1 of the most ... read more

Cool single. I'm not the biggest fan of the album, but these are 2 of the best tracks from Radio-Activity.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this compilation seems to be a France-exclusive release that was probably put out after Radio-Activity sold surprisingly well in that country. Of all the Kraftwerk compilations released up to this point, this 1 is easily my favorite. All of it's selections are really good. They also fit together pretty well, despite coming from 3 separate albums.

Radio-Activity is a lot of things at once. It's the 1st completely electronic Kraftwerk album, their 1st release under their most iconic lineup, and their 1st record in multiple languages. It's a continuation of both Autobahn's synthpop and experimental leanings too and it's a concept album reflecting on radioactivity and radios. Because of all this, it's admittedly a mess. It does get off to a strong start though with Radioactivity, a somber ballad about the ... read more