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Italian charts, week 3
by Luca Dassi 26 Sep '03

26 Sep '03

TDFS'03 is for the third week in the Italian charts, dropping from #30 to #41 according to http://www.fimi.it/classifiche.asp?idtipo_classifica=1 and dropping from #29 to #46 according to http://www.musicaedischi.it/dp_discopress.cfm CIao, Luca

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German album charts, Sep 29
by Jan R. 26 Sep '03

26 Sep '03

Karl Bartos leaves Kraftwerk from #76 to #94

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Bunnyhug, LB, Liaisons Dangereuses and White Stripes
by Der Automat 26 Sep '03

26 Sep '03

The following is quoted from the UK recordshop Music Non Stop 26/09/2003 newsletter: BUNNYHUG Like Kissing An Ashtray Elefant CD £13.95 Chicago USA duo Bunnyhug, release their debut album of turbulent techno-pop on the Spanish Elefant label. Influenced by electro and eighties techno-pop, with a nod to late-seventies post-punk, they are an impossible mixture of Joy Division, Kraftwerk and The Human League. Bunnyhug's "Like Kissing An Ashtray" mixes together the best electro-funk ( Hashim, Newcleus, Jonzun Crew ), 80s techno pop ( O.M.D., New Order, Depeche Mode ), German music ( Kraftwerk, D.A.F.) and other current acts ( Fischerspooner, Ladytron ). Infectious, electronic-tinged pop. Released 29th September 2003. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS Cloned Metropolis CD £11.95 Originally released on the Contempo Label in Italy - this is the US version ( including 3 bonus tracks ) of Lassigue Bendthaus' simply stunning second album. Featuring the singles "Biofeedback" and "Biohazard", "Cloned" is simply the most unique and invigorating electronic music listening expierience : Crisp electronic sounds merge with electro bleeps amid great compositions and arrangements. For anyone into clean, precise electronic music, and for all fans of KRAFTWERK - get "Cloned". http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html LASSIGUE BENDTHAUS Matter Metropolis CD £11.95 The fourth version of this classic CD to be released. This debut milestone in electronic music from Lassigue Bendthaus includes 3 BONUS tracks : "Statique" ( flows ), "Velocity life" ( hz ), and "Automotive" ( 2nd edit ) from the original 12" releases of "Automotif" and "Hertz". All tracks have been digitally remastered. Simply put "Matter" is an indispensible album of classic electronic music for all fans of Kraftwerk, and melodic, pulsing electronica. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Los Ninos del Parque Hit Thing 12" £5.95 Cult dance hit "Los Ninos Del Parque" from Liaisons Dangereuses. Originally recorded in 1981, this track marked the beginning of the ( too ) short life of this project, that was formed out of the ashes of MALARIA and the original, first line-up of DAF. The A Side of this Vinyl contains the original LP Mix, while the B-Side deserves special attention, as this is an exclusive, never before available remix by legendary producer Conny Plank ( Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Can, ), including some overdubs and additional sounds. Both versions have been digitally re-mastered and the 12" comes in extra heavy 150 gram Vinyl and specially varnished cover artwork. A simply stunning collectors item. Released 29th September 2003. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html VARIOUS ARTISTS Electrostripe : An Electro tribute to the White Stripes Strike Back CD £11.95 Twelve tweaked trax from hot underground Electro Bands in the vein of Ladytron, Felix Da Housecat, Fischerspoon and Kraftwerk, throwing their twisted spins on the fresh hits of motor city's mysterious minimalist garage duo Jack & Meg White. Enjoy this great electro tribute album. Released 13th October 2003. http://www.musicnonstop.co.uk/store/erol.html -unquoted- DER AUTOMAT

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Depeche Mode homaged Kraftwerk
by Der Automat 24 Sep '03

24 Sep '03

http://ftp.planet.it/dmstory/oct2.htm 'World In My Eyes' had in fact been recorded very early on during the Milan session and, perhaps for this reason, displayed familiar Depeche elements linking it with previous albums. It was completed in London and with it's 'drop' 3rd verse and use of vocal double-tracking to fill out and build the later choruses, was probably the most 'electro' sounding track on the L.P. - something of a homage to Kraftwerk, in a rhythmical sense at least. Laughing in the face of criticism that electronic music was 'soulless' and would only appeal to a small eclectic audience, it's success exhibited one of Depeche Mode's most fundamental philosophy's. "The interesting thing is that over the years, DM just carried on producing music in our usual way and the band has moved in and out of fashion, depending on what's trendy at the time. It's always preferable to remain true to your ideals and maintain one's integrity rather than jump on the latest bandwagon." --unquoted-- DER AUTOMAT

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Kraftwerk on two books
by Der Automat 24 Sep '03

24 Sep '03

http://www.idea-mag.com/cgi-bin/book/catalog.cgi?language=en&item=299 Shinro Ohtake. It includes: Paintings or Sketches which are painted some musicians such as Mina Aoe, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Bolan, John Lennon, DIVO, Kraftwerk, etc. http://www.idea-mag.com/cgi-bin/book/catalog.cgi?language=en&item=292 [misspelled!] Emil Shult -Subjunctive Mood- Emil Shult is a painter who drew the cover art of Kraftwerk. In this issue you can see his 70's and recent works. Besides there is an interesting The Designers Republic special project book. http://www.idea-mag.com/cgi-bin/book/catalog.cgi?language=en&item=013-SP01 http://www.idea-mag.com info(a)idea-mag.com DER AUTOMAT

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Re: Werk
by Der Automat 24 Sep '03

24 Sep '03

> Photographer Anton Corbijn published in 2000 a book entitled "Werk". Corbijn > photographed Kraftwerk dummies some years ago. > http://www.corbijn.co.uk/book.htm Apparently Anton Corbijn took some photos of Kraftwerk in their concert at Barcelona in 1981. http://www.fashion.at/foto/corbjin101b.htm DER AUTOMAT

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Werk
by Der Automat 23 Sep '03

23 Sep '03

Photographer Anton Corbijn published in 2000 a book entitled "Werk". Corbijn photographed Kraftwerk dummies some years ago. http://www.corbijn.co.uk/book.htm DER AUTOMAT

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Italian charts
by Luca Dassi 22 Sep '03

22 Sep '03

According to a well-established Italian music magazine (Musica e Dischi) TDFS'03 entered the charts last week at #41 and popped up to #29 this week. http://www.musicaedischi.it/dp_discopress.cfm Ciao, Luca

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Ralf Huetter interview in Dazed
by Klaus Zaepke 22 Sep '03

22 Sep '03

There's a lengthy interview with Ralf Huetter in the October issue of Dazed. Most interesting sentence: "Ralf has little to say about either ex- member [Fluer & Bartos] and their moaning, other than words such as 'psycho' and 'boring'"... Klaus Zaepke

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Italian charts
by Luca Dassi 22 Sep '03

22 Sep '03

According to a well-established Italian music magazine (Musica e Dischi) TDFS'03 entered the charts last week at #41 and popped up to #29 this week. http://www.musicaedischi.it/dp_discopress.cfm Ciao, Luca

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