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3-D The Catalogue

Kraftwerk · 2017

286 min · 69 tracks · synth-pop · electronica · techno

A mesmerizing blend of rhythmic precision and ethereal melodies that encapsulates the essence of electronic music innovation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • immersive journey through technology
  • for focused listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise track formats
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
robotic automation· digital technology· neon-lit highways
Career context
Released in 2017, *3-D The Catalogue* marked Kraftwerk's first comprehensive studio album since *Tour de France Soundtracks* in 2003. This album further solidified their legacy as pioneers of electronic music, showcasing their innovative approach to live performances and digital technology. The project was a culmination of decades of influence in the genre, reflecting their ongoing evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Jean-Michel Jarre· Gary Numan· Depeche Mode
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Discovery by Daft Punk — Shares a futuristic soundscape with robotic themes and meticulous production techniques.
Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers — Integrates electronic innovation with a vibrant sonic landscape, reflecting digital culture and energy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Autobahn 14:29
  • 2 Kometenmelodie 1 5:29
  • 3 Kometenmelodie 2 3:30
  • 4 Mitternacht 2:12
  • 5 Morgenspaziergang 1:20

Disc 2

  • 1 Geigerzähler 0:32
  • 2 Radioaktivität 6:16
  • 3 Radioland 5:55
  • 4 Ätherwellen 6:01
  • 5 Sendepause 0:25
  • 6 Nachrichten 1:15
  • 7 Die Stimme der Energie 0:52
  • 8 Antenne 3:36
  • 9 Radio Sterne 2:18
  • 10 Uran 1:26
  • 11 Transistor 1:14
  • 12 Ohm Sweet Ohm 2:58

Disc 3

  • 1 Trans Europa Express 3:21
  • 2 Metall Auf Metall 2:08
  • 3 Abzug 2:25
  • 4 Franz Schubert 1:12
  • 5 Europa Endlos 5:52
  • 6 Spiegelsaal 5:22
  • 7 Schaufensterpuppen 3:47

Disc 4

  • 1 Die Mensch•Maschine 5:10
  • 2 Spacelab 5:28
  • 3 Das Model 3:39
  • 4 Neonlicht 5:45
  • 5 Die Roboter 7:44
  • 6 Metropolis 5:46

Disc 5

  • 1 Nummern 2:59
  • 2 Computerwelt 3:21
  • 3 It’s More Fun to Compute 1:03
  • 4 Heimcomputer 5:08
  • 5 Computerliebe 6:33
  • 6 Taschenrechner 3:26
  • 7 Dentaku 3:08

Disc 6

  • 1 Electric Cafe 3:51
  • 2 Der Telefon Anruf 2:45
  • 3 House Phone 2:30
  • 4 Sex Objekt 5:30
  • 5 Boing Boom Tschak 2:32
  • 6 Techno Pop 2:45
  • 7 Music Non Stop 7:44

Disc 7

  • 1 Die Roboter 7:44
  • 2 Computerliebe 6:34
  • 3 Taschenrechner 3:26
  • 4 Dentaku 3:09
  • 5 Autobahn 14:27
  • 6 Geigerzähler 0:31
  • 7 Radioaktivität 6:16
  • 8 Trans Europa Express 3:21
  • 9 Metall Auf Metall 2:08
  • 10 Abzug 2:24
  • 11 Heimcomputer 6:11
  • 12 Boing Boom Tschak 2:33
  • 13 Techno Pop 2:46
  • 14 Music Non Stop 7:45
  • 15 Planet Der Visionen 7:52

Disc 8

  • 1 Tour de France 4:18
  • 2 Prologue 0:27
  • 3 Etape 1 3:46
  • 4 Chrono 1:11
  • 5 Etape 2 5:00
  • 6 Vitamin 5:55
  • 7 Aero Dynamik 6:00
  • 8 Elektro Kardiogramm 4:37
  • 9 La Forme 6:19
  • 10 Régéneration 0:28

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