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From: rds5695@ritcv.UUCP (Robert D. Seals)
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Subject: Re: Craft Autobon (?) Info request
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Date: Thu, 9-May-85 17:49:06 EDT
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>    I heard a synthesizer piece on the radio once, a twenty-two minute version
> of something called "Autobon" or "Audobon" by a group called "Craft".  I'm
> not exactly sure these names are correct, but does anyone know where I can
> get a recording of this?  (this is the twenty-two minute version, as opposed
> to a much shorter one).
 I find it appalling that there are people out there (particularly those
who subscribe to music.synth) that don't know who Kraftwerk are. They
have been, and continue to be, one of the MOST influential bands of
'modern music.'
 And to say that the lyrics have something to do with a German highway
is like, ya know, totallyweird man. The bible has something to do with
religion.
 Kraftwerk are THE major precursors of electro-pop, 'Euro-pop,' modern
electronic wave, and synth rock in general. Their influence is not only
direct - the reaction to regimentation ( though that is/was part of their
criticism of modern existence) in music has helped (through misinterpretation
as well as understanding) forms like punk, industrial, thrash, jazz
et al. to flourish.
 By all means go get Autobahn as it is historic. Man-Machine and
Radio-activity are also remarkable. Their recent stuff has been a litle
over-kill-ish, though the big-dance single Tour de France is fabulous.

And I don't really even like them that much.

Robert Seals - probably the last time you'll ever hear from me - whopee.