Probably the most famous of electronic albums coming from the early 70s, Kraftwerk managed to popularize a style that isn't necessarily geared for the masses. Not sure Autobahn is geared for that either, but the fact remains it was a big hit in its day. Perhaps more novelty driven than based on serious critical study. It's tempting to dismiss Autobahn as simplistic elementary school electronic music. Prep work for the serious albums of Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze. But that's just snobbery really. Kraftwerk had a different, perhaps pioneering outlook, even though they started like the rest of them as a wild and wooly Krautrock outfit. Honestly you can hear Tangerine Dream themselves copying the concepts of this album in the early 80s. The boys from Cluster leant an ear to it, that's for certain. If taking out the historical context, Autobahn is a pleasant listen, ironically nothing too forceful or impactful.
Ownership: LP: 1974 Vertigo (USA). Single sleeve. Purchased at a private LP sale here in the Springs for $2 (2019). First time for me to own in any format.
10/21/19; 4/20/23 (new entry)
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