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The essential Kraftwerk records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Computer WorldKraftwerkStart here
Computer World
A prescient meditation on data, machines and digital life, tighter and funkier than ever. Decades ahead of its time. Essential Kraftwerk.
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2AutobahnKraftwerkClassic
Autobahn
The breakthrough, its 22-minute title piece evoking a drive down the motorway in pure electronics. Pioneering and hypnotic. Where their legend begins.
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3Radio-ActivityKraftwerkClassic
Radio-Activity
A concept record on radio and radioactivity, sparse and eerie. Pioneering and influential. A transitional landmark.
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4Trans-Europe ExpressKraftwerkClassic
Trans-Europe Express
A sleek, romantic concept album about European travel that shaped electro, hip-hop and techno. Hypnotic and forward-looking. Hugely influential.
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5The Man-MachineKraftwerkClassic
The Man-Machine
Pristine, melodic electro-pop of robots and cities, home to 'The Model'. Clean and iconic. A peak of their catalogue.