Trans-Europe Express
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Released in 1978, this still stands as some of the most beautiful electronic music ever recorded. The album is impressive enough for the inestimable technical innovation of leaders Ralph Hutter and Florian Schneider; but their formidable writing skills are also on full display. Glowing, liquid synthesizers are as expressive as a human voice in "Neon Lights" and "Metropolis." Somber melodies and shimmering washes complement each other perfectly in "Spacelab," while heavily processed vocals provide pointed contrast in both that song and the moody title track. "The Robots" is a bold statement of intent, executed with exotic staccato melodies and skillfully deployed sound effects. "The Model" is an almost prescient glimpse at the commercial synth pop that would arise in Kraftwerk's considerable wake. --Mark McCleerey --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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- Slightly less repetitious and dull as it is edgy and seductive
- Proto-electronica
- Really good
- Another one to add to your collection.
- Through a Glass Electronically
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ASIN: B00000DQSZ
Release Date: 1995-09-26 |
Tracks:
- Europe Endless
- The Hall Of Mirrors
- Showroom Dummies
- Trans-Europe Express
- Metal On Metal
- Franz Schubert
- Endless Endless
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It's ironic that electronica's forefathers include two German bands whom, at least on the surface, were polar opposites. On the one hand, there was Can--shaggy, Stockhausen-trained advocates of trance improvisation--and on the other, Kraftwerk: clean-cut control freaks and masters of the pristine machine groove. Yet, even at their most robotic, Kraftwerk manages to locate the soul of the machine, as they demonstrate throughout this 1977 outing. Hell, the mannequin manifesto "Showroom Dummies" alone is worth the price of admission. For a band so closely tied to technology, it's a testament to Ralf and Florain that their music continues to sound fresh more than two decades down the autobahn. --Bill Forman
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Slightly less repetitious and dull as it is edgy and seductive.......2007-04-25
3 1/2
It's good, quite good for Kraftwerk's body of werk, of course appreciated infinitely more in it's proper context, though I always felt these rightful legends were more producers then artists. These grandfathers of electronic music indeed pioneered the euro-techno-minimalist template to an astounding degree, though they seemed, as is with many innovative musical groups, to often eclipse substance with style. What some consider their finest disc, certainly may be a solid piece of the coldly melodic kraftmenship fans have come to expect, but usually remains pretentiously detached for an unfamiliar crowd. Most of a short run time is spent on the purposely restrictive but calculatedly executed beats, melodies and vocals in an enticing enough way that makes the album a worthy visit now and again, but hardly merits frenzied devotion.
Proto-electronica.......2007-04-16
The seminal work that influenced all of the pop-rock music of the 80's, and the ambient music movement of the 90's and beyond. An important milestone in electronic music.
Really good.......2007-03-24
Kraftwerk is a good ensemble. I say ensemble for lack of a better term. Anyway, this album is great. Start to finish good. One must listen the whole way through without skipping around to truly appreciate how good it is. Their other albums, particularly man machine and computer world, while both excellent can get boring. But in this case, you don't have to worry. I haven't gotten bored yet, and even after the glamor of the whole object has been lost, I can still return to individual tracks for pure joy. Just lie down on the floor, throw it on, and relax. Cool.
Another one to add to your collection........2007-02-22
Not all Kraftwerk albums are worthy of purchase, but this one is. Careful when a CD has multiple songs with same title. That usually means the creativity has given way to duplication. Not here. So, this should be added to your colletion.
Through a Glass Electronically.......2007-01-19
I've listened to quite a few Kraftwerk albums since college friends introduced me to this talented and innovative group back in the early '90's, but somehow I'd missed out on "Trans-Europe Express" until this last Christmas. This is really excellent electronic music, possibly one of Kraftwerk's best efforts. Sometimes it seems that their sense of musicality and melody and such gets just a bit swamped by their fascination with mechanical and computerized sound, and sometimes this makes some of their pieces seem to drag just a bit on the verge of monotony--never completely, but a tad too close for comfort. They have deftly dodged this minor glitch in this album, though, even with the wonderfully harsh, mechanistic "Metal on Metal" to say nothing of the beautifully transcendental "Endless Endless" or the disturbingly surreal "Hall of Mirrors." On a humorous note, "Showroom Dummies" inevitably evoked for me the classic Doctor Who villains known as the Autons (aggressively colonizing beings who inhabit plastic mannequins and attack earth, starting with our shopping malls) but I suspect this was unintentional on Kraftwerk's part. In any case, I think this may well be the most approachable album for those newly wishing to explore Kraftwerk's work, but old explorers like myself will undoubtedly enjoy it as well.
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- Trans-europ express... music non stop !
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Trans-Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
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ASIN: B000087HXN
Release Date: 2003-02-03 |
Tracks:
- Europe Endless
- The Hall Of Mirrors
- Showroom Dummies
- Trans-Europe Express
- Metal On Metal
- Franz Schubert
- Endless Endless
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Trans-europ express... music non stop !.......2007-02-16
They were electronic music pioneers in the early 70s and they still are.
This music can never age.
One of the best KW.
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Trans-Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Manufacturer: Capitol
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Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00000DE4D
Release Date: 1990-09-20 |
Tracks:
- Trans Europe Express [LP Version]
- Trans Europe Express [Single Version]
- Mannequins
- Showroom Dummies
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- Their masterpiece
- buy this
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Trans-Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Manufacturer: Indent Series
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ASIN: B000005JHV
Release Date: 1996-07-23 |
Tracks:
- Europe Endless
- Hall of Mirrors
- Showroom Dummies
- Trans-Europe Express
- Metal on Metal
- Franz Schubert
- Endless Endless
Amazon.com
Released in 1978, this still stands as some of the most beautiful electronic music ever recorded. The album is impressive enough for the inestimable technical innovation of leaders Ralph Hutter and Florian Schneider; but their formidable writing skills are also on full display. Glowing, liquid synthesizers are as expressive as a human voice in "Neon Lights" and "Metropolis." Somber melodies and shimmering washes complement each other perfectly in "Spacelab," while heavily processed vocals provide pointed contrast in both that song and the moody title track. "The Robots" is a bold statement of intent, executed with exotic staccato melodies and skillfully deployed sound effects. "The Model" is an almost prescient glimpse at the commercial synth pop that would arise in Kraftwerk's considerable wake. --Mark McCleerey
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Their masterpiece.......1998-07-24
The record perfectly captures an ideal image of central Europe... a bittersweet feeling. Essential in any record collection.
buy this.......1998-07-14
If this record was all that I knew about Germany, I would have to imagine that it was some sort of perfect paradise full of warmth of life and precision. The precision, of course, is obvious, but most people would probably gather from listening that Kraftwerk is a cold and sterile band. Either way, the pleasures of Trans-Europe Express are clear. Dancing or not, the beats are infective, and in "Trans-Europe Express" bring out the realism of riding in a train through an innovative dopple effect. The majority of this album has a peaceful mood, with the exception of the well-named "Metal on Metal" and the almost terrifying "Hall of Mirrors". A loss of identity is a possible theme, but only by joining with another body into one. We become one with the train, one with Germany, one with Europe, one with the beat. We also become one with the album through its "endless" cycle from "Europe Endless" to the very similar &qu! ! ot;Endless Endless". This record is a must for techno fans, industrial fans, and synth-pop fans alike. Also important as a frame of reference to those who enjoy the german Iggy Pop/David Bowie/Brian Eno collaborations of the late 70s.
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Trans-Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B000GI3PC6
Release Date: 2006-02-07 |
Tracks:
- Europe Endless
- Hall of Mirrors
- Showroom Dummies
- Trans-Europe Express
- Metal on Metal
- Franz Schubert
- Endless Endless
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Trans-Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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ASIN: B0001LJC9I
Release Date: 2006-01-24 |
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- Europe Endless
- Hall of Mirrors
- Showroom Dummies
- Trans-Europe Express
- Metal on Metal
- Franz Schubert
- Endless Endless
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Trans Europe Express
Trans Mission
Manufacturer: Zyx Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000009D6N
Release Date: 1998-07-03 |
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- Their masterpiece
- buy this
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Trans-Europe Express
Kraftwerk
Manufacturer: Cleopatra
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ASIN: B000001JOM
Release Date: 1993-05-28 |
Tracks:
- Europe Endless
- Hall of Mirrors
- Showroom Dummies
- Trans-Europe Express
- Metal on Metal
- Franz Schubert
- Endless Endless
Amazon.com
Released in 1978, this still stands as some of the most beautiful electronic music ever recorded. The album is impressive enough for the inestimable technical innovation of leaders Ralph Hutter and Florian Schneider; but their formidable writing skills are also on full display. Glowing, liquid synthesizers are as expressive as a human voice in "Neon Lights" and "Metropolis." Somber melodies and shimmering washes complement each other perfectly in "Spacelab," while heavily processed vocals provide pointed contrast in both that song and the moody title track. "The Robots" is a bold statement of intent, executed with exotic staccato melodies and skillfully deployed sound effects. "The Model" is an almost prescient glimpse at the commercial synth pop that would arise in Kraftwerk's considerable wake. --Mark McCleerey
Customer Reviews:
Their masterpiece.......1998-07-24
The record perfectly captures an ideal image of central Europe... a bittersweet feeling. Essential in any record collection.
buy this.......1998-07-14
If this record was all that I knew about Germany, I would have to imagine that it was some sort of perfect paradise full of warmth of life and precision. The precision, of course, is obvious, but most people would probably gather from listening that Kraftwerk is a cold and sterile band. Either way, the pleasures of Trans-Europe Express are clear. Dancing or not, the beats are infective, and in "Trans-Europe Express" bring out the realism of riding in a train through an innovative dopple effect. The majority of this album has a peaceful mood, with the exception of the well-named "Metal on Metal" and the almost terrifying "Hall of Mirrors". A loss of identity is a possible theme, but only by joining with another body into one. We become one with the train, one with Germany, one with Europe, one with the beat. We also become one with the album through its "endless" cycle from "Europe Endless" to the very similar &qu! ! ot;Endless Endless". This record is a must for techno fans, industrial fans, and synth-pop fans alike. Also important as a frame of reference to those who enjoy the german Iggy Pop/David Bowie/Brian Eno collaborations of the late 70s.
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Trans Europe Express
Trans Mission
Manufacturer: Golden Dance Class.
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ASIN: B000056BI9
Release Date: 2005-07-26 |
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KRAFTWERK - TRANS EUROPE EXPRESS
Manufacturer: EMI MUSIC BRASIL
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ASIN: B000CQ5EYY |
Product Description
01 - EUROPE ENDLESS - - - 02 - THE HALL OF MIRROS - - - 03 - SHOWROOM DUMMIES - - - 04 - TRAS-EUROPE EXPRESS - - - 05 - METAL ON METAL - - - 06 - FRANZ SCHUBERT - - - 07 - ENDLESS ENDLESS
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