Review Summary: A brilliant album created by one of the most famous electronic groups
Kraftwerk, the group that has influenced electronic music by an excessive amount over the last 30-35 years, has remained one of the most prominent in the genre; and their album
Computer World is an excellent example of the band and what they can do. While the entire album is short and condensed, it’s very enjoyable and serves as one of Kraftwerk’s best. The theme here is primarily centered on computers, or to be trouble-free, technology. There are a lot of glitchy, bouncy synthesizers and rare vocal pieces snipped directly from technology (an example would be a calculator) which altogether, make this album exceptionally good.
The tracks are narrowed down to the point of them being incredibly simple; which honestly, isn’t a bad thing. Complexity and progression wise, there is none whatsoever and because of that, makes the tunes completely easy to comprehend. The common “what did I just listen to” dilemma isn’t located here; the tunes will be trapped in your head instantly and without difficulty.
Computer World is simply fun to listen to. Emotion wise, there aren’t many moods that are available here, other than bittersweet enjoyment. The tunes are all incredibly upbeat as well, no dark or punishing synthesizers are found on the album but instead delicate, fluorescent ones. Therefore, this makes the amicability and friendliness more approachable.
The album beginner ‘Computer World’ is an easy song to listen to. It’s a very innocent, delightful track that uses a good melody, a shiny keyboard line, and weird cyborg-sounding vocals. It’s an excellent intro the album too. The next tune, ‘Pocket Calculator’, is a more energetic song with its motivating synth-line, feral backbeat; and as well as that, it has an interesting calculator vocal piece that drives the song. The song is one of the best on the 5 track album. ‘Computer World pt. 2’ sounds like a weird cell phone conversation with the random beeps and noises, and the last track ‘It’s more Fun to Compute’ is the most full-of-life tune on
Computer World. Each and every one of the songs on
Computer World are outstanding in some shape or form.
Computer World is without a doubt, a truly remarkable achievement made by the four guys; but honestly though, it may not suit everyone’s needs. For newcomers, the simplicity may make this tough to enjoy, but if you want to listen to one of the greatest electronic albums ever, then you definitely should try this out.
