Trans Europe Express by Kraftwerk

Genre: Electronic
Year: 2007

Trans-Europe Express () is the sixth studio album by German electronic music band Kraftwerk. Recorded in mid-1976 in Düsseldorf, Germany, the album was released in May 1977 on Kling Klang Records. The albums themes were influenced by friends who suggested writing songs about the Trans-Europ Express to reflect Kraftwerks electronic music style. Critics have described the album as having two specific themes: celebration of Europe and the disparities between reality and image. Musically, the songs on this album differ from the groups earlier Krautrock style with a focus on electronic mechanized rhythms, minimalism, and occasional manipulated vocals. Trans-Europe Express charted at 119 on the American charts and was placed on the Village Voices 1977 Pazz & Jop critics poll. Two singles were Read full article at wikipedia.org

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