... 20146-0 A), until EMI smartly rereleased it on compact disc in 1999 with a little multimedia built in, whose centerpiece was a basic video for "Tour de France," assembled from old film footage of the aforementioned cross-country bicycle race. Fueled by heavy breathing, clicking bicycle spokes, ... Read review
perhaps not surprising that Tour De France Soundtracks is the group's first album for 12 years. Continuing to explore the theme of movement, men and machines that sp...
perhaps not surprising thatTour De France Soundtracksis the group's first album for 12 years. Continuing to explore the theme of movement, men and machines that spaw...
Tour De France - CD
Prologue Tour De France 03 (Etape 1) [Album Version] Tour De France 03 (Etape 2) ... more
[Album Version] Tour De France 03 (Etape 3) [Album Version] Chrono Vitamin Aero Dynamik Titanium Elektro Kardiogramm La Forme Regeneration Tour De Fra...
A review by philnewall on Tour De France Soundtracks - Kraftwerk August 11th, 2002
Author's product rating:
Originality
Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics
Sublime
Quality and consistency of tracks
Flawless
How does it rate alongside the competition
Outstanding
Value for Money
Advantages:
a great hit from a great band
Disadvantages:
none man
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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A hit song without an album, this was prized vinyl for many years (Warner Bros. 20146-0 A), until EMI smartly rereleased it on compact disc in 1999 with a little multimedia built in, whose centerpiece was a basic video for "Tour de France," assembled from old film footage of the aforementioned cross-country bicycle race. Fueled by heavy breathing, clicking bicycle spokes, and precise electronic syncopation, this single had all the elements of a breakdancers' paradise. Dreamy harp trills shimmered in response to an almost Asian melody line, punched by bass guitar pops, keyboard stabs, and ethereal string samples, suggesting the expansiveness of the French countryside and rolling hills, without ever forgetting that the race is in progress. The lyrics here (sung in French) are atypically human, giving an added warmth that other Kraftwerk songs have dismissed in the past in their endless pursuit of pure mechanization. Due to the subject matter, it's an appropriate choice to leave the robots away from the microphone. The similarity in the three mixes here are slight, so to hear them in succession may wear thin. The third and final mix, however, is worth the wait, giving extra time to all the percussive elements that help make this EP so rewarding.
Advantages: Great atmospheric work Disadvantages: what they were once capible off
...3 different new versions of Tour de France, a superb mixture of Trance and European techno, which sets the mood for the rest of the album with each song paying reference to another aspect of cycling. Throughout the album you are drawn in to the whole sound and as ever Kraftwerk appear to have yet again mastered the art of making electronic music that causes an emotional response, true genius if you ask me. The use of a vocoder for all the vocals ... ...of the original version of Tour De France which was released on the 80th anniversary of the tour when they had two electronic percussionists and you are brought back to what this band once were. You once again hear the complex rhythms that they used to create, and this counter pointed against the minimal arrangements of the synths. This is what they excelled at making perfect pop tunes which despite being on the surface souless had increadable depth, ...
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Advantages: Perfectley Crafted Techno Pop Disadvantages: Lasks Depth
...the computer, amongst other things. I had expected more than just a collection of better than average techno-pop which a lot of the material on this album is.
For a fan of Kraftwerk this album has lots of stuff on it being somewhat lighter and more human that Kraftwerk's last album "TourDeFranceSoundtracks". However I'd suggest that Kraftwerk's recent live album Maximum Minimum is a far better purchase, being easier to get a hold of, and being considerably cheaper....
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Album Notes: Kraftwerk: Florian Schneider, Ralf Hutter, Florian Schneider, Fritz Hilpert, Henning Schmitz.
Album Reviews: Rolling Stone (9/4/03, p.136) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Masterminds Ralf Hutter and Florian Schneider mapped out the continent of electronic pop, and even now they belong and thrive there as much as anyone..." Q Magazine (10/03, p.102) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...There are moments where the glory years are emulated: 'La Forme's' gorgeous instrumental section and the eerie 'Regeneration' both exult in Kraftwerk's extraordinary magic..." Mojo (9/03, p.101) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...A work of near-genius..."
Titles on disc 1
1.: Prologue
2.: Tour De France 03 (Etape 1)
3.: Tour De France 03 (Etape 2)
4.: Tour De France Etape 3
5.: Tour De France 03 (Etape 3)
6.: Chrono
7.: Vitamin
8.: Aerodynamik
9.: Titanium
10.: Elektro Cardiogram
11.: La Forme
12.: Regeneration
13.: Tour De France
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