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Old 07-06-2010, 09:30 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dankrsta View Post
What about Kraftwerk. I know they weren't a pop band in a more strict sense of the word, but they sure knew how to make some good electro-pop songs. Not to mention that they were a great influence on this genre among other things.
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I agree Kraftwerk deserves a mention. They were pop now and then and you can't argue their influence. The Model is such a boring and overrated pop song though. I much prefer We Are The Robots!
I think Electric Café (1986) is their most synth-pop album. That's also my favourite one, but I'd add the song Computer Love (1981) too.



In addition, they've had a huge influence, as it has been already said. There are "disciples" of Kraftwerk everywhere (I especially like Aviador Dro).



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