Kraftwerk - Autobahn 12" Vinyl LP Album

The 1974 Kraftwerk album "Autobahn" is a landmark release in the history of electronic music. Released on 12" vinyl LP, it marked a turning point for the German band, both in terms of their sound and their commercial success.

The album's title track, "Autobahn," is a 22-minute opus that takes the listener on a sonic journey through the German highway system. The song features a pulsing electronic beat, layered synthesizer melodies, and sound effects that simulate the sounds of cars passing by. The effect is hypnotic and otherworldly, and it helped to establish Kraftwerk as pioneers of electronic music.

But "Autobahn" is not just an experimental piece. It is also a catchy and accessible song that became a hit in both Europe and the United States. The success of "Autobahn" propelled Kraftwerk into the mainstream and helped to establish electronic music as a viable commercial genre.

What sets "Autobahn" apart from other electronic albums of the era is its use of technology. Kraftwerk were early adopters of electronic instruments and they used them to create a sound that was both innovative and forward-thinking. But the band never lost sight of the importance of melody and rhythm, and "Autobahn" is as much a pop album as it is an experimental one.

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Band Members and Musicians on: Kraftwerk Autobahn

Kraftwerk Band-members, Musicians and Performers
• Ralf Hutter
• Florian Schneider
• Klaus Roeder
• Wolfgang Flur

Complete Track Listing of: Kraftwerk Autobahn

Side One:
1. Autobahn 22:30

Side Two:
1. Kometenmelodie 1
2. Kometenmelodie 2
3. Mitternacht
4. Morgenspaziergang