Kraftwerk - Computerwelt (LP)

Product specifications

Details

Album

Computerwelt

Artist

Kraftwerk

LP release year

2020

Album release date

1 jan 1981

Label

Kling Klang

EAN

5099969959011

Available

Yes

Product information

Format

LP

Quantity

1 piece(s)

Type

Reissue

Mono or stereo

Stereo

Duration

34 min

Tracks

7 tracks

Weight

180g

Colour

Yellow

EAN

EAN

5099969959011

Other

Limited Edition

Yes

Country

Europe

Genre

Krautrock

Box set

No

Remastered

Yes

Reissue

Yes

• Inspiration from Detroit Techno

  5 out of 5 stars
  pczynnug26 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  James Stinson n Gerald Donald probly listened to this n had a lightbulb moment 💡

• Kraftwerk's Impactful Electronic Shift

  5 out of 5 stars
  Hquih0625 December 2025United Kingdom🇬🇧

  While "Trans Europe Express" and "Die Mensch Maschine" might be Kraftwerk's peak creations, "Computer World" could be their most impactful, at least to today's electronic music enthusiasts. Detroit Techno was just beginning to take shape when this album dropped, but even after a three-year hiatus, Hutter & Schneider revolutionized dance floors once again. Surprisingly, the album was initially met with resistance from many fans, as it marked a shift from the stark and austere style of their previous work, moving towards a warmer, more playful Kraftwerk that contrasted with the definitive imagery of their earlier albums. The heart of Kraftwerk's artistic genius lies in their ability to blend futurism and romanticism, two opposing aesthetics that they masterfully combine. This contrast reaches its peak with "Computer World" - predicting the future with tracks like "Home Computer" and "It's more fun to Compute", while also romanticizing, especially in retrospect, with "Pocket Calculator". They practically defined entire genres with "Numbers" and "Home Computer", but the album's standout track is the gloriously romantic "Computer Love" - a beautifully melancholic and melodic piece that encapsulates Kraftwerk perfectly, revealing a deeply human and soulful band beneath all the electronic databanks and austere exterior.

• Clear Highs, Better Than US

  5 out of 5 stars
  FrupbGvat77213 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  Bright, clear highs with excellent detail. This one's a step up from the murky, darker US version.

• Bold Sound, No Hiss

  5 out of 5 stars
  idxihmaafz12 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  I picked this up on a whim a few years back, not really knowing what I was doing, but it turns out it's absolutely amazing. There's no hiss and the sound is really bold and impactful.

• Worth Reissue Remaster?

  5 out of 5 stars
  Nwarg037 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  Hey, has anyone picked up this reissue remastered copy? Is it worth it? Let me know, will ya?