(idm) Komputer - The World of Tomorrow

From bleepbloop
Sent Thu, Nov 13th 1997, 01:14

Komputer - The World of Tomorrow (Mute)

With all the future themes on this CD (plus the fact
that it arrived in my P.O. Box this morning wrapped in
an anti-static bag) I'd expected something a little more
vibrant. Previous experience with Kraftwerk "tribute"
(in the loosest sense of the definition) bands (i.e.
last year's brilliant Kraftwelt record, "Electric
Dimension") has been really rewarding... but there's
something chilling about Komputer's debut album.

World of Tomorrow could probably best be described as
British Kraftwerk. The only discernable difference
from the original Kraut rockers is Simon Leonard's
distinctly limey accent. But, from its single-tone
melodies, soft analogue synth and light, bleepy rhythm...
Komputer capture the nostalgic sound beautifully.

Hehe... this disc probably should have been called
The World of Yesterday.




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