The Man-Machine (German: Die Mensch-Maschine) is the seventh studio album by German electronic music band Kraftwerk. It was released on May 1978 by Kling Klang in Germany and by Capitol Records elsewhere. A further refinement of their mechanical style, the album saw the group incorporate more danceable rhythms. It includes the singles "The Model" and "The Robots".
Although the album was initially unsuccessful on the UK Albums Chart, it reached a new peak position of number nine in February 1982,[3] becoming the band's second highest-peaking album in the United Kingdom after Autobahn (1974).[4]
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.
Kraftwerk
Düsseldorf group whose advancements in electronic music have resonated in virtually every development of contemporary pop since the late 20th century.
Kraftwerk The Man-Machine
All lyrics are written by Ralf Hütter except "The Model", lyrics by Hütter and Emil Schult.
| 1. | "The Robots" ("Die Roboter") | 6:10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | "Spacelab" |
| 5:50 |
| 3. | "Metropolis" |
| 6:01 |
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4. | "The Model" ("Das Model") |
| 3:38 |
| 5. | "Neon Lights" ("Neonlicht") |
| 9:03 |
| 6. | "The Man-Machine" ("Die Mensch-Maschine") |
| 5:28 |
Release Date
1978Recording Location
- Germany
- Klingklang Studio, Düsseldorf, Germany
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