TRANS-EUROPE EXPRESS [AKA: TRANS-EUROPA EXPRESS]

I've liked Kraftwerk for many years now. I remember hearing Autobahn as a youngster and being intrigued by their sound. Their minimalist approach and sythesised beats have always appealed to me. It made a change from the other bands I listened to and that alone made me a fan. I could have chosen any one of a number of Kraftwerks albums to revew, from The Man Machine to Computer World, but this one sneaked in as my favourite. Europe Endless and Trans Europe Express pass by effortlessly, almost hynoptic but never dull. Kraftwerk albums take you on a journey, and going back on the journey is never a chore.