This album Neu! 2 further focuses the classic Neu! 'Krautrock' sound, with 11 minute Für immer in particular being the archetypal example of their style—a seemingly endless forward-driving vamping, propelled by Dinger's 4/4 drumming and Rother's layered guitar with its fluid lines and droning harmonic structure
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Album Description & Collectors information:
Matrix/Stamper codes Gatefold (FOC) cover design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages This album "NEU! 2 White Vinyl Gatefold" focuses the classic Neu! 'Krautrock' sound, with 11 minute Für immer in particular being the archetypal example of their style—a seemingly endless forward-driving vamping, propelled by Dinger's 4/4 drumming and Rother's layered guitar with its fluid lines and droning harmonic structure |
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Music Genre: |
KrautRock, German Acid Psychedelic |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: "NEU! 2 White Vinyl Gatefold" was produced by: Konrad "Conny" Plank , Klaus Dinger,, Michael Rother Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Conrad Plank, Hans Lampe This album was recorded during 4 nights in Mid January 1973, mixed in three nights February 1973 , at Windrose- Dumont- Time- Studios, Hamburg Album cover design: Klaus Dinger, Michael Rother Album cover photography: Ann Weitz |
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Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1973 |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: NEU! 2 White Vinyl Gatefold |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "NEU! 2 White Vinyl Gatefold" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "NEU! 2 White Vinyl Gatefold" is:
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NEU! is a legendary German band that played an instrumental role in the development of the Krautrock genre and left an indelible mark on the history of progressive rock music. Formed in 1971 by Klaus Dinger and Michael Rother, NEU! was one of the most influential bands in the German underground music scene, and their music has been praised for its experimentation and innovation. This web-page will provide an overview of the history of NEU! and their musical style, and will explore their influence on the development of progressive rock.
History
Klaus Dinger and Michael Rother were both members of the influential German band Kraftwerk, but left to form NEU! in 1971. Their first album, NEU!, was released in 1972 and was a critical success. The band followed up with two more albums, NEU! 2 and NEU! '75, before disbanding in 1975 due to creative differences between Dinger and Rother. They briefly reunited in the 1980s to release two more albums, NEU! 4 and NEU! '86, but never achieved the same level of success as their earlier work.
Musical Style
NEU!'s music is characterized by its experimentation and use of repetition, which was a departure from the traditional rock music of the time. They utilized electronic and acoustic instruments in equal measure, and their use of drum machines was particularly influential. The band's sound is often described as "motorik," which refers to the steady, driving beat that underpins many of their songs. This sound has been compared to the sound of a train or a motor running, and has been widely imitated in the years since NEU! disbanded.
Influence on Progressive Rock
NEU! was one of the most influential bands in the development of the Krautrock genre, which emerged in Germany in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The band's use of repetition and electronic instruments was particularly influential on the development of electronic music and ambient music, and their influence can be heard in the music of bands like Kraftwerk, Can, and Tangerine Dream. NEU!'s influence on the development of progressive rock is particularly evident in the music of bands like Radiohead and Sonic Youth, who have cited the band as a major influence.