Computerwelt (studio album)
by Kraftwerk

Computerwelt by Kraftwerk
Year: 1981
Overall rank: 498th   
Average Rating: 
80/100 (from 552 votes)
     
Accolades:
Award Top 5 albums of 1981 (2nd)
Award Top 100 albums of the 1980s (76th)
Award Top 500 albums of all time (498th)

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Kraftwerk bestography

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 309 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 5,537.

Kraftwerk album bestography « Higher ranked (376th)
Die Mensch·Maschine
This album (498th)
Computerwelt
Lower ranked (958th) »
Autobahn

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Computerwelt track list

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Computerwelt rankings

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Overall rank: 498th | 1980s rank: 76th | 1981 rank: 2nd

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80/100 (from 552 votes)
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This album is rated in the top 2% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 79.8/100, a mean average of 78.8/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 79.9/100. The standard deviation for this album is 14.8.

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From 03/27/2024 18:06 | #302710
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From 09/13/2023 01:34 | #299102
It’s ironic than this album is completely inspired by the artists Kraftwerk originally inspired. Go figure
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80/100
From 09/08/2022 20:08 | #289507
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.
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70/100
From 01/10/2022 14:00 | #278997
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.
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80/100
From 01/09/2022 09:23 | #278906
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.
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60/100
From 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.
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85/100
From 07/16/2020 23:25 | #255698
Inventive as always. Computer World is one of the best Kraftwerk has to offer.
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80/100
From 04/19/2020 17:03 | #250223
Highlights:

Computer Liebe [Computer Love]
Computerwelt [Computer World]
Heimcomputer [Home Computer]
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From 12/31/2019 10:40 | #246195
Great.
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From 03/09/2019 15:48 | #233319
Favourite track: "Computer Love"
Least-liked track: "Computer World"
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Best Albums of 1981
1. Moving Pictures by Rush
2. Computerwelt by Kraftwerk
3. Discipline by King Crimson
4. Juju by Siouxsie And The Banshees
5. My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts by Brian Eno & David Byrne
6. Time by Electric Light Orchestra
7. Faith by The Cure
8. Dare by The Human League
9. Damaged by Black Flag
10. Deceit by This Heat
11. Youth Of America by Wipers
12. Tattoo You by The Rolling Stones
13. Fire Of Love by The Gun Club
14. Ghost In The Machine by The Police
15. The Ascension by Glenn Branca
16. Heaven Up Here by Echo & The Bunnymen
17. Face Value by Phil Collins
18. Killers by Iron Maiden
19. Movement by New Order
20. Nightclubbing by Grace Jones
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