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About Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk is a German electronic band formed in Düsseldorf in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. The group was initially part of West Germany's experimental krautrock scene before adopting electronic instrumentation such as synthesizers, drum machines, and vocoders. Wolfgang Flür joined the band in 1973, followed by Karl Bartos in 1975. Kraftwerk released several influential albums, including Autobahn (1974), Trans-Europe Express (1977), The Man-Machine (1978), and Computer World (1981), which developed a style described as "robot pop" that combined electronic music with pop melodies, sparse arrangements, and repetitive rhythms. The band also adopted a stylised image featuring matching suits. After the release of Electric Café (1986), Flür left in 1987 and Bartos in 1990. Florian Schneider departed in 2008 to pursue solo work and passed away in 2020. Kraftwerk has continued to perform live under Ralf Hütter's leadership. The band has influenced various artists and genres, including synth-pop, hip hop, post-punk, techno, house music, ambient, and club music.

Also known asKWKraft WerkKraftwertKraftworkThe KraftwerkКрафтвёркクラフトワーク크라프트베르크
Members
Karl BartosMichael RotherRalf HütterKlaus RöderWolfgang FlürFlorian SchneiderKlaus DingerFritz HilpertHenning SchmitzAndreas HohmannEberhard KranemannHouschäng NejadépourFernando AbrantesCharly WeissGeorg BongartzStefan PfaffeFalk Grieffenhagen

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Jean Michel Jarre

NEU!

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Yellow Magic Orchestra

Cluster

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Brian Eno

Brian Eno

Can

Can

Visage

Visage

Art of Noise

Art of Noise

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3-D: Der Katalog (Live)

3-D: Der Katalog (Live)

26th May 2017

No artwork

Paradiso: Recorded Live In Amsterdam, Netherlands 1976

2016

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Grosser Sendesaal Des Hessischen Rundfunk HR1, Frankfurt, West Germany; January 25, 1974. Radio Broadcast.

2014

No artwork

Minimum

2014

No artwork

3-D Concert In Tokyo - 3rd Night - Trans Europe Express & 4th Night - The Man-Machine

2013

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Live At The Museum Of Modern Art, New York 2012

2012

No artwork

The Catalogue

2nd October 2009

No artwork

Just A Fest

2009

EPs
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Ruckzuck!

2003

No artwork

Tour De France / Computer Games E.P.

1996

No artwork

Numbers / Body Mechanic

1994

Computer World (2009 Remaster)

Computer World (2009 Remaster)

1981

Singles
Heimcomputer

Heimcomputer

14th May 2021

No artwork

Showroom Dummies

2005

Tour De France (Etape 2) [Edit]

Tour De France (Etape 2) [Edit]

19th August 2003

Tour de France 2003

Tour de France 2003

4th July 2003

Expo 2000

Expo 2000

1999

Techno Pop (2009 Remaster)

Techno Pop (2009 Remaster)

1986

Computerwelt

Computerwelt

1981

The Man-Machine (2009 Remaster)

The Man-Machine (2009 Remaster)

1978

Other Editions
Die Mensch-Maschine (2009 Remaster, German Version)

Die Mensch-Maschine (2009 Remaster, German Version)

1978

Trans-Europa Express (2009 Remaster, German Version)

Trans-Europa Express (2009 Remaster, German Version)

1977

Radio-Activity (2009 Remaster)

Radio-Activity (2009 Remaster)

The Mix (2009 Remaster)

The Mix (2009 Remaster)

Autobahn (2009 Remaster)

Autobahn (2009 Remaster)

Tour de France (2009 Remaster)

Tour de France (2009 Remaster)

Other
3-D: The Catalogue (Live)

3-D: The Catalogue (Live)

26th May 2017

No artwork

Live At Ebbets Field In Denver, May 22, 1975 / Live At Koeln Satory Saal, March 22, 1975

2013

Minimum - Maximum

Minimum - Maximum

6th June 2005

3-D (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8)

3-D (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8)

Electric Café

Electric Café

The Man-Machine

The Man-Machine

Techno Pop (2009 Remaster Version)

Techno Pop (2009 Remaster Version)

Radioaktivität (Single)

Radioaktivität (Single)

Tracks by Kraftwerk

50+ tracks in our catalogue

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  2. AbzugTrans-Europe Express
  3. Abzug [1991 Remix]The Mix
  4. Aéro DynamikTour de France Soundtracks
  5. Aéro Dynamik (3-D)3-D The Catalogue
  6. Aéro Dynamik (Alex Gopher / Étienne De Crécy Dynamik Mix)Remixes
  7. Aéro Dynamik (François K. Aero Mix)Remixes
  8. Aéro Dynamik (Kling Klang Dynamix)Remixes
  9. Aéro Dynamik (Live)3-D: The Catalogue (Live)
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  10. Aéro Dynamik (Live)3-D: Der Katalog (Live)
    6:00

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Das Model

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The Model

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Autobahn

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The Robots

The Robots

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Computer Love

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Tour de France

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Radioactivity

Radioactivity

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Trans Europe Express

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The Hall of Mirrors

The Hall of Mirrors

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Die Roboter

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Numbers

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Computerwelt

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Kraftwerk and Billy Idol are among the acts playing new Milton Keynes festival, Forever Now
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Kraftwerk and Billy Idol are among the acts playing new Milton Keynes festival, Forever Now

The new alternative music festival debuts in Milton Keynes next June, headlined by Kraftwerk and Billy Idol alongside numerous post-punk legends.

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