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Kraftwerk
Computer World


4.5
superb

Review

by br3ad_man USER (164 Reviews)
February 15th, 2005 | 83 replies


Release Date: 1981 | Tracklist


Kraftwerk - Computer World

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Kraftwerk's "Computer World" is often considered to be their last great album. The album may not receive as much critical acclaim or praise as the group's masterpiece, "Autobahn", but it is a classic in it's own right. The album caught Kraftwerk at a time when their approach to music was starting to be accepted by a mainstream audience. As far as comparisons go, "Computer World" is best compared to an earlier effort, "The Man Machine".

Musically, "Computer World" displays many things that Kraftwerk are known for. Beeping and very obviously electronic rhythms. Slightly scary synthesised melodies. Catchy bass lines. Electronic vocals. The album was very experimental for it's time, sounding like early Aphex Twin, only 10 years earlier. The sounds go from happy and catchy ones too eerie "robots are going to take over the world" ones at the drop of a hat. Lyrically, the band focus on technology that was readily accessible at the time, rather than futuristic scenes. The songs are for the most part, shorter rather than longer, which is a good thing, as some electronic albums can just be far too long.

Kraftwerk were are one of the most important artists in music and not only are they important, their music is excellent. While "Computer World" isn't the most complex or thought provoking album, it is an excellent piece of Electronica, especially for it's time. There is not one weak song and very few standout moments as the whole album is excellent. Though not as groudbreaking or influential as "Autobahn", this is nearly at the same level. A near perfect record.

Pros

Fun and catchy
The occasional eerie melody gives it some diversity
Brilliant and groundbreaking for it's time

Cons

Some listeners may find it too short
Some may get bored


Reccomended Tracks

Computer World
Computer Love
It's More Fun To Compute

FINAL RATING: 4.5/5



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Tangy zizzle
February 15th 2005


253 Comments


I love kraftwerk, and they love me back.

morrissey
Moderator
April 5th 2005


1688 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I'm a newcomer eager to hear some Kraftwerk. Which would you guys recommend as a starter album?



Good review as always br3ad man.

br3ad_man
April 5th 2005


2126 Comments


I'd say The Man-Machine also.

C20H25N3O
March 20th 2006


583 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

There prolly isnt an official stat on it, but i'd have to say the drumbeat from numbers is the most copied thing of all time. I cant tell you how many songs have that.

Zebra
Moderator
August 21st 2006


2647 Comments


I've only heard "Pocket Calculator" and it's crazy. It honestly sounds like the theme song for an old Atari game, the montone vocals and clicky synths are brilliant.

Yotimi
March 1st 2011


7668 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Computer Love totally rips off Coldplay

Gene
July 22nd 2011


92 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Amazing

ExcentrifugalForz
August 16th 2014


2124 Comments


the only music that will prevent the robot holocaust

Friday13th
August 16th 2014


7624 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Computer World is great. Computer Looooove!

WilhelmBlack
June 9th 2015


603 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I actually have this one on CD but I have never listened to this album.

Ocean of Noise
August 4th 2015


10998 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

this band is so funny

Friday13th
August 4th 2015


7624 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I know! Every time an innovative band radically transforms popular music it just makes me lol so hard! ;) Joking aside, I getcha. Some of it is really quirky. Like "Pocket Calculator" is a prime example. It's partly due to some lyrics coming out funny in the translation to English (Schaufensterpuppen -> Showroom Dummies). I highly recommend the German version of Trans Europe Express. The Man-Machine is the best sounding Kraftwerk album in English though, so I'd check that one next.

Ocean of Noise
August 5th 2015


10998 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

haha I've already checked Man Machine, it's really good but the dated sound/lyrics makes all their stuff hard to take seriously

jtswope
July 29th 2016


5788 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

It sounds "dated" but only in a really awesome relic kind of way. Love this so much.

p4p
August 14th 2016


1959 Comments


another lonely night
stare at the tv screen
i don't know what to do
i need a rendezvous

i call this number
for a data date
i don't know what to do
i need a rendezvous

prophetic

rodrigo90
May 18th 2017


7387 Comments


I learnt to count in German, thanks to this album

smaugman
July 29th 2017


5489 Comments


the remix of computer love is amazing

rabidfish
August 4th 2017


8770 Comments


lyrics on this remind me so much of Regular Show, they're stupid fun...
I like it!

rodrigo90
August 4th 2017


7387 Comments


I hate regular show

GUMBALL RULES

Neatoo
August 5th 2017


132 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

lol RS had some amazing eps.



Gumball's not as consistent, tho still aight. feels like it takes a lot from the family humor dynamics from the simpsons.



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