Release Date: 16 October 2015
Label: Sfe / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5013929845626
Genres: Electronic
Description
This is the definitive compilation of ex-Kraftwerk percussionist Wolfgang Flür's electronic pop output from 2002 to the present day.
As the ex electro-drummer of German electronic legends Kraftwerk, Flür, with his then musical partner Florian Schneider, developed the world's first electric drum pads board in 1973 for their recordings and stage performances.
ELOQUENCE starts with his sung autobiography - I Was A Robot - which was a No.6 hit on the German Club charts; Flür's Kraftwerk heritage is evident, but, whereas Kraftwerk were known for their stripped down arrangements, Flür overlays lush melodies that fuse elements of electronica, jazz, Krautrock, dance music and verbatim theatre into one truly timeless and innovative album.
Flür states, "If Kraftwerk played minimal electro, then I now play maximal electro".
Flür's collaboration with Nitzer Ebb's Bon Harris produced the track Axis of Envy. Flür also co-operated with Anni Hogan (former Marc & The Mambas pianist / musical director) on the delicate and affecting closing track Golden Light.
Wolfgang's collaborations are as global as his stature; Moda Makina (Fashion Machine) having been created with Ramon Amezcua of Mexican band Nortec Collective.
One final highlight of this innovative, eclectic and warmly electronic album is Flürs collaboration with Jack Dangers of Meat Beat Manifesto on Staying In The Shadow.
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Various Artists
The Residents
The Residents
The Move
Shirley Bassey
Pat Travers
Mud
