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ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED ELECTRONIC ACTS OF ALL TIME! Kraftwerk's The Mix, originally released in 1991, saw the band remix highlights of their earlier albums. Included are such greats as The Robots, Autobahn, Trans Europe Express and Computer Love. This 2009 re-issue contains new artwork and is digitally remastered for your listening pleasure
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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Five years silence saw Wolfgang Flur depart through a lack of activity,. And Bartos leave on the eve of the release of the unusual compilation "The Mix" : a virtual greatest hits that represented a lavish representation of the bands favourite and better known work, re-recorded and re-interpreted for the modern age with Fritz Hilpert on board and the re-arranged, re-thought material : in this post-modern foreshadowing of the modern age of nostalgia, Kraftwerk remixed themselves. To an extent this was the band staving off a creative paralysis with a digital re-interpretation of their own body of work. "The Robots" and "Radioactivity" were the lead singles - sounding timeless yet utterly timely, and most of the songs were no tired retread, but incorporated into them new melody lines, musical parts, lyrics, and melodies : "Radioactivity" ceased to be a hymn to the power of an FM transmitter, but a warning about the invisible hand of nuclear power, and a warning of the dangers of technology that had previously entranced. It was the perfect entry point for a new fan, and wisely eschewed some of the obvious songs such as "The Model", "Showroom Dummies" and "Tour De France" in favour of a valid and worthy collection that complimented the history : no mere lazy cash in.
The remastered sound improves the original release, but not in any radical way.
The remastered sound improves the original release, but not in any radical way.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I've loved The Mix ever since I bought it in the mid-90s. It is very much of its time - although the original songs date back as far as the 70s, the remixes give it a very early 90s feel - but this is exactly what draws me back to the album again and again. Many of the songs, especially Computer Love, Home Computer and The Robots, sound fabulous in a retro way and the added drums and remixes give the songs an extra punch that the originals don't have. A classic late night driving CD.
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just a tad dancy but probably kraftwerk at there best if you wish to purchase this cd
be prepared for it to sound more modern BUT if you are a fan you can cope with this
be prepared for it to sound more modern BUT if you are a fan you can cope with this
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Too 'dancey' for my taste but something for everyone
On one hand, maybe it's a more accessible intro if you like Radio 1 dance music - I wouldn't want too be precious about 'my' music. Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Matthew King
Mixed feelings
Whilst interesting, The Mix, being made in the height of the late 80's/early 90's pop era, certainly reflects this. So in most respects, it has sadly dated. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2009 by J. Harrison
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