140 gram LP - GREY vinyl w/ blue label in PVC sleeve w/ red lettering (limited edition 500 copies)
Founded in 1970
in Dusseldorf, Kraftwerk was the only German band to rise from the so-called
"KRAUTROCK" scene to true international stardom.
Of course, it was partially
their distinct look that set them apart.
At a time when long hair and scruffy
clothing was the norm for musicians, Kraftwerk cut their hair short and wore
handmade suits. And at a time when guitar rock reigned supreme, Kraftwerk did
not even have a guitar player.in fact they soon did away with instruments
altogether, becoming one of the first truly electronic bands.
With the release
of their fifth album Autobahn in 1975 (which mocked the glorification of the
shiny modern world that had been built upon the rubble of post-war Germany),
Kraftwerk finally achieved major stardom.
"Kometenmelodie 1 &2" was recorded
live in Paris during the Autobahn tour and featured the classic Schneider / Hr /
Bartos / Flline-up.
Side B was recorded live in Utrecht in 1981 shortly after
the release of their prophetic Computer World.
It features their 1978 hit "The Model" plus hits from the album, "Numbers" and "Pocket Calculator".