Autobahn at 50: How Kraftwerk defined modern music
The New Statesman: politics and culture
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Kraftwerk's Sonic Legacy
This chapter examines the profound impact of Kraftwerk's album 'Autobahn' on David Bowie's music, highlighting the sonic innovations that shaped Bowie's artistic direction. It explores the themes of connectivity, German identity, and the relationship between humanity and technology in Kraftwerk's work, along with their influence on electronic music and subsequent artists. The discussion also touches on retrofuturism and Kraftwerk's optimistic vision for the future amid modern technological complexities.
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