The Catalogue
Kraftwerk · 2009
352 min · 68 tracks · synth-pop · electronica · techno
A meticulously crafted journey through electronic soundscapes and rhythmic precision that defines Kraftwerk's pioneering legacy.
Why this album works
The album not only highlights Kraftwerk's innovative contributions to electronic music but also received critical acclaim, with many reviewers noting its cohesive presentation of their discography. It was celebrated for its revival of interest in the electronic genre and solidified Kraftwerk’s status as foundational figures within both techno and synth-pop movements.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for deep listening dynamic exploration of soundscapes long-form tracks for immersion
- Context
- Released on October 2, 2009, 'The Catalogue' is a comprehensive retrospective of Kraftwerk's influential work, following their last studio album 'Tour de France Soundtracks' from 2003. This album showcases their evolution as electronic music pioneers, compiling seminal tracks that span their career while also introducing reworked versions for a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mirwais· Kahimi Karie· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Autobahn Standout 22:48
- 2 Kometenmelodie 1 6:42
- 3 Kometenmelodie 2 5:31
- 4 Mitternacht 3:46
- 5 Morgenspaziergang 4:02
Disc 2
- 1 Geiger Counter 1:07
- 2 Radioactivity 6:41
- 3 Radioland 5:51
- 4 Airwaves 4:40
- 5 Intermission 0:39
- 6 News 1:17
- 7 The Voice of Energy 0:54
- 8 Antenna 3:42
- 9 Radio Stars 3:33
- 10 Uranium 1:27
- 11 Transistor 2:14
- 12 Ohm Sweet Ohm 5:40
Disc 3
- 1 Europe Endless 9:42
- 2 The Hall of Mirrors 7:57
- 3 Showroom Dummies 6:15
- 4 Trans Europe Express Standout 6:36
- 5 Metal on Metal 2:11
- 6 Abzug 4:55
- 7 Franz Schubert 4:26
- 8 Endless Endless 0:57
Disc 4
- 1 The Robots Standout 6:13
- 2 Spacelab 5:57
- 3 Metropolis 6:01
- 4 The Model 3:40
- 5 Neon Lights 8:53
- 6 The Man Machine 5:34
Disc 5
- 1 Computer World 5:07
- 2 Pocket Calculator 4:57
- 3 Numbers 3:20
- 4 Computer World 2 3:24
- 5 Computer Love 7:20
- 6 Home Computer 6:21
- 7 It’s More Fun to Compute 4:18
Disc 6
- 1 Boing Boom Tschak 2:59
- 2 Techno Pop 7:42
- 3 Musique Non Stop 5:44
- 4 The Telephone Call 3:50
- 5 House Phone 4:56
- 6 Sex Object 6:51
- 7 Electric Café 4:19
Disc 7
- 1 The Robots Standout 8:59
- 2 Computer Love 6:39
- 3 Pocket Calculator 4:32
- 4 Dentaku 3:27
- 5 Autobahn Standout 9:28
- 6 Radioactivity 6:53
- 7 Trans Europe Express Standout 3:20
- 8 Abzug 2:18
- 9 Metal on Metal 4:59
- 10 Home Computer 8:02
- 11 Music Non Stop 6:41
Disc 8
- 1 Prologue 0:31
- 2 Tour de France Étape 1 4:27
- 3 Tour de France Étape 2 6:41
- 4 Tour de France Étape 3 3:56
- 5 Chrono 3:20
- 6 Vitamin 8:10
- 7 Aéro Dynamik 5:04
- 8 Titanium 3:21
- 9 Elektro Kardiogramm 5:16
- 10 La Forme 8:41
- 11 Régéneration 1:17
- 12 Tour de France 5:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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