Expo Remix [SINGLE] [EP]

Kraftwerk

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 30, 2001)
• Original Release Date: October 30, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, EP
• Label: Astralwerks
• ASIN: B00005A0LR
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #74,664 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
The track 'Expo 2000' was originally written for the German Expo festival as a 30 second jingle and marked the first new musical output from the band in over 13 years. After much attention Kraftwerk turned it into a proper song and it was released in its un-mixed form in November 1999. The band then commissioned some of the most important and influential remixers and producers to rework Expo 2000. In addition to Kraftwerk's own 'Kling Klang' remixes are mixes by Orbital, Francois K, DJ Rolando and Underground Resistance. This Astralwerks CD & 2x12 inch has 9 tracks.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kraftwerk's new album, November 24, 2001

By A Customer

This 10 track compilation combines the "Expo 2000" and "Expo Remix" singles, which were originally released in 1999 and 2000 respectively. It is a measure of Kraftwerk's economic work-rate that they are able to bang out a 52 minute album by simply making a song and remixing it twice. "Expo 2000 Kling Klang Mix 2000" is the original song, followed by an aggressive remix by the Dusseldorf legends, "Kling Klang Mix 2002". "Kling Klang Mix 2001" barely qualifies as a remix - it is simply the "2000 Mix" with the beats removed. For Track 1, the "Radio Mix", Kraftwerk did not even have to raise a finger. The same goes for tracks 5-10, in which Orbital, Francois Kevorkian, DJ Rolando and Underground Resistance provide interpretations of the original "Expo 2000" track. This is the modern-day "concept album" that many have been waiting for. Disappointed? Don't be. There should be a new album by around 2011.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Kraftwerk Snack That Really Satisfies!!, June 5, 2003

By	Louie Bourland (Garden Grove CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

When "Expo 2000" was released as a single in late 1999, it had been 13 years since Kraftwerk had released any new material and it had been nearly a decade since their last proper album, a collection of reworkings entitled "The Mix". One year later, another single of "Expo 2000" remixes was released. Now, all the tracks that were released on these two CD-singles are together on one CD. Don't be turned off by the fact that this is 10 different mixes of one song. The end result is quite stunning. There is a cohesive flow to this CD and it's does not sound like a series of remixes at all. There is an overall theme which is spread throughout the CD. It's interesting and fun to compare, contrast and choose your favorite mixes of the one piece of music. Overall, the sound of this CD is definitive Kraftwerk. It's great to have something new from these guys after all these years of patiently waiting. It's a nice little snack to satisfy your Kraftwerk appetitie. An album of all new material would have made for a filling dinner but "Expo Remix" will do for now. It's a great addition and a must for any Kraftwerk fan

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The show themselves once again!, April 20, 2003

By	Mr Robert Charter (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

Ahh Kraftwerk, probably one of the most elusive and intriguing bands of all time. Dispite the fact that this CD is really only one 'tune,' the remixes are wonderful and really add some good variation to the overall single. I would have been more impressed with mabye a video clip or 2 on the cd, but still, any activity from kraftwerk is always something special.

Incidentally, on their recent tour of Australia, they announced a new album being 99% complete and due around June to September! Fingers crossed for Kraftwerk fans!