Computerwelt
by Kraftwerk
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Computerwelt is ranked 3rd best out of 19 albums by Kraftwerk on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by Kraftwerk is Trans Europa Express which is ranked number 312 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 5,324.
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Computerwelt track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 82 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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| ! | 07/07/2026 14:42 | Marswolf68 | 933 | 78/100 |
| ! | 05/01/2026 05:04 | ASOARE | 2,325 | 76/100 |
| ! | 04/18/2026 20:49 | Gendjar | 4,752 | 56/100 |
| ! | 04/05/2026 08:32 | zsolti | 691 | 81/100 |
| ! | 03/13/2026 01:05 | Exist-en-ciel | 14,716 | 70/100 |
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This album is rated in the top 1% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 79.8/100, a mean average of 78.6/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 80.0/100. The standard deviation for this album is 15.4.
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Brad1770 09/13/2023 01:34 | #299102
It’s ironic than this album is completely inspired by the artists Kraftwerk originally inspired. Go figure
This album is one of the most dated in their catalogue and sometimes (for example Pocket Calculator) I couldn't help but laugh, but this band is so great at synthesisers and creating futuristic sounding melodies that I still enjoy this album in large part.
Tough one to rate. On the one hand, the music is so dated but on the other hand, the band really grasped the coming social and personal problems that would emerge in the computer age.
On the other other hand, there’s a soothing and rhythmic lure to the music, on the other other other hand, Computer Love inspired a future Coldplay song, which can honestly never be forgiven.
This is an album that is so short and sweet and it is packed full of enjoyable moments that make it so easy to fall in love with. Tracks like Computer World and Computer Love are so catchy and have such an amazing rhythm that you feel like you are getting infected by them. Musically, it can sound a little dated at times with some of the synthesisers but that just adds to the charm of the record for me. Whilst it is dated now when it first released it must have been completely stunning and unique to hear. The vocal matches the sound perfectly as well which creates a brilliant techno feel. At times the record can feel a little repetitive with the same or similar beats being used quite a lot. Overall, an album that is hard not to enjoy and one that is a pleasure for me to play every time I do.
drstuey 03/28/2021 22:44 | #267897
Oh dear. There are some nice moments but this sounds so dated. Very boring in places, and the vocoder vocals are so naff and the childish one-fingered synth melody lines get quite annoying. Sorry, but they had passed the torch on by this time and there so many better electronic albums in 1981 from the UK post-punk new wave creative explosion and from YMO. Only highlight is Home Computer which at least does some interesting stuff.
teague 07/16/2020 23:25 | #255698
Inventive as always. Computer World is one of the best Kraftwerk has to offer.
Montpejo 04/19/2020 17:03 | #250223
Highlights:
Computer Liebe [Computer Love]
Computerwelt [Computer World]
Heimcomputer [Home Computer]
Great.
santropez 03/09/2019 15:48 | #233319
Favourite track: "Computer Love"
Least-liked track: "Computer World"
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