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 KraftwerkMan-Machine Release Date: 1978 Running Time: 36:18 Label: Universal Distribution Rating:  |
The Man-Machine is closer to the sound and style that would define early new wave electro-pop -- less minimalistic in its arrangements and more complex and danceable in its underlying rhythms. Like its predecessor, Trans-Europe Express, there is the feel of a divided concept album, with some songs devoted to science fiction-esque links between humans and technology, often with electronically processed vocals ("The Robots," "Spacelab," and the title track); others take the glamour of urbanization as their subject ("Neon Lights" and "Metropolis"). Plus, there's "The Model," a character sketch that falls under the latter category but takes a more cynical view of the title character's glamorous lifestyle. More pop-oriented than any of their previous work, the sound of The Man-Machine -- in particular among Kraftwerk's oeuvre -- had a tremendous impact on the cold, robotic synth pop of artists like Gary Numan, as well as Britain's later new romantic movement. Steve Huey, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Robots | Hutter, Schneider, Hütter, Bartos | 6:11 |
| 2 | Spacelab | Hutter, Bartos, Hütter | 5:51 |
| 3 | Metropolis | Hütter, Hutter, Bartos, Schneider | 5:59 |
| 4 | Model | Hütter, Schneider, Hutter, Bartos | 3:38 |
| 5 | Neon Lights | Schneider, Bartos, Hutter, Hütter | 9:03 |
| 6 | Man Machine | Hutter, Bartos, Hütter | 5:28 |
Other Releases:
| Man-Machine Release Date: 1978 |
| Die Mensch Maschine Release Date: 1978 Label: Capitol Records |
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