Elektroklänge – Motorik (Album – Digital/CD – Alfa Matrix)
“Motorik” is the second album by Swedish electronic artist Elektroklänge. This album serves as a tribute to Kraftwerk’s legendary “Autobahn”, released 50 years ago. The music style is a nostalgic journey, featuring robotic, computerized voices reminiscent of the original “Autobahn”. Rather than covering the tracks, Elektroklänge has reimagined the essence of “Autobahn”, creating a sound that is both sweetly modern and masterfully produced. While the album embodies many familiar Electro clichés, it does so with a high level of craftsmanship. The standout track is the well-known and more intense “Bordcomputer,” which I consider the album’s absolute hit. The rest of the tracks, though enjoyable, tend to be a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, “Motorik” is a polished and commendable work. (Rating: 7½)
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About Elektroklänge
Elektroklänge is a Swedish minimalistic electro-pop act signed to Alfa Matrix. The project released its debut album, “Komposituation,” in December 2022, followed by the EP “Abfahrt” in February 2024. “Motorik,” released in June 2024, pays tribute to Kraftwerk’s “Autobahn” on its 50th anniversary; Side-Line spoke with Elektroklänge about the album in an August 2024 interview, and the act followed up with a dedicated Autobahn-anniversary tribute single in November 2024.
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