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Cybotron | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 3, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fantasy
• ASIN: B000000XD1
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,263 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Presence of legendary tracks earns fourth star, October 13, 2001

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Jay M "jay_mc" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clear (Audio CD)

The 'creator' of techno, Juan Atkins, was a member of this early to mid 80's electro/funk/pop/rock group.

It was here he developed his electro and techno rhythms which we would later see so decisively and beautifully on albums by him under monikers such as Model 500 and Infiniti.

Cybotron was really a group caught between Atkins love of electronic rhythms and other members rock ambitions. The latter factions won the day, which proved bad news for Cybotron's existence! Atkins had left long before though.

On this album his influence is well, clear. From the majestic 'R-9' to the stunning 'Alleys of your mind', Atkins trademark electro beats were much in evidence. But it was on the opening track 'Clear' where Atkins reached people. This track remains the most highly regarded electro track amongst Detroit Techno and House producers today. It started everything off.

Nearly all of the tracks have vocals, they are Atkins's. There are one or two instrumentals, the final track 'El Salvador' being one of them.

But be warned this album does contain some poor electro-rock tracks which defy recognition.

But because this album contains work by Juan Atkins and some of the most legendary Detroit Electro tracks ever, I think we can overlook these shortcomings! It was the rest of the group, they loved rock, blame it on them!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What happens to Cosmic Cars??!!, February 22, 2003

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Javier Pérez Ingelmo (Salamanca, Salamanca Spain) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clear (Audio CD)

I had the lp. versión of this album before getting the CD, but when I decided to by the CD I was really dissapointed. Can anybody explain me what have they made to Cosmic Cars? it sounds as if it had been remixed. Is this in all editions or it's only in my cd.I hope anybody answer me.
I give it 4 stars and not 5 because of this, but the album really deserve 5.
Long life to Ilektrrrooooo....

5.0 out of 5 stars this is the substance, June 10, 2007

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Les White "clear" (ne) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clear (Audio CD)

atkins and company - truly earth shattering - mezzmerized for daze on contact back in 198three - clear your mind...