Kraftwerk's Computer World

I really enjoyed Francis’s entry into the 33 1/3 book series on Kraftwerk. This was one of the stronger entries, not only focused on the technical aspects of the album, but also on the cultural significance of the album as well. Francis not only explores the history of the album and how it came about, but also examines the legacy of Kraftwerk and how influential they have been in other genres of music as well, whether it is techno, hip-hop, disco, funk, etc. Most enjoyable for me was Francis’s exploration of the different equipment Kraftwerk used to create their albums. He helped to show how they shifted ideas about art and music, and like Dadaists in visual art earlier, helped to emphasize how readymade objects and everyday devices can be repurposed for art and expression. I really appreciated how revolutionary Kraftwerk were and hadn’t necessarily thought about this. Nevertheless, it was fascinating to learn more about the ways they explored technology and its uses in our lives, and how they attempted to interrogate that kind of merging of man and machine that has been growing steadily closer as we move towards a knowledge economy. Although recorded over 40 years ago Computer World remains relevant because Kraftwerk were so visionary and experimental. This book provides not only an enjoyable overview of the album, but also looks at the cultural factors that helped to create the album as well as the legacy and influence of the album and the band.

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Si te gusta Kratwerk, te encantará.Llega a explicarte de forma muy documentada y pensada,porqué este disco es inmenso,la influencia que tuvo en la música futura y porqué nada volvió a ser igual.Fué su zenith

This is a landmark album and this book is a great companion piece to it. Wholeheartedly recommend!!

There aren't many books on Kraftwerk out there so a new one is always welcome. This is a new addition to the extensive 33 1/3 series - cute ickle pocket books dedicated to one album.This book's main focus is Kraftwerk's Computerworld but there's a fair bit of info on the band before and after this album. It's hard to find much more info on this most secretive of bands that hasn't been covered in other books but they're referenced where appropriate and this book works as a standalone, easily readable.I pre-ordered the physical copy several months in advance but the release date got pushed back at the last minute - but not for the Kindle version. So I bought that to read and awaited my physical copy which arrived a month or two later!The author is a member of a Kraftwerk Facebook forum I'm in, where he engaged in discussions before and after the release.If he wants to turn his attention to some of their other albums, sign me up.