Reviews (page 6 of 9)
could i write poetry to this? n
Neu! Neu? Neu... (Neu*) Nah.
I actually really like this band. The songs are all a bit too long, constantly my criticism of electronic music.
Surprisingly good.
Kinda cool
The ambient tracks were nice, but I wasn't a fan of the songs with vocals. Maybe this was good in the 70s but it doesn't really have enough content to hold up.
As others have noted, the two sides differ quite a bit in general tone. This album, along with other Neu! albums and with other German bands of the period have had a big influence on later bands, particularly in the general post-punk genre and beyond. Neu! 75 is a really absorbing album.
C’est comme Full Metal Jacket: ça part super bien, pis arriver vers le milieu tout prend le bord
Respectable
Literally fell asleep
I think they're trying to show music is art here. As with all art, music is subjective and can be viewed in many facets. For me it's far too spacious and open for my liking
Pretty good, I like it. Not sure what Leb Wohl was, but otherwise it didn’t even sound too dated.
not for me. i like long songs but not for 5 consecutive songs
Exactly the sort of album I’m hear to find! Feels really forward thinking and way ahead of its time. There are tracks on this I’ll listen to again, and tracks I’ll happily not. But really appreciate the album! 3.2
ta buena la idea pero es denso d escuchar no se
Weird! But good.
Interesting, but krautrock ain't for me.
Okay this was really cool. Influence on Joy Division and Sonic Youth for sure.
#28 - I expected little when I saw the tag krautrock but the first half of the album positively impressed me. The second half I didn't love as much, due to the annoying vocals that do not add much to anything.
Another noise in the background album. When there was “singing” I wished there wasn’t. Very forgettable, very questionable why it’s on this list. 2/10
This album is bipolar between the atmospheric groove and the protopunk. At one point I though I was listening to the B-Side of the original Top Gun Soundtrack and all of a sudden I was listening to the bootleg of the Sex Pistols recorded from the closet down the hall. Honestly, I didn’t hate it but I can’t say it will be a frequent listen. Actually, I’ll forget about it by the end of the week….
This is pretty cool by my standards. This must have been seriously groundbreaking since it sounds like it could have come out new today. These krauts were way ahead of their time. I’m going to revel in this one a few more times.
Did not enjoy, seemed half cooked. High 1.
disappointing
A pretty light and engaging first half followed by a more repetitive second half. An interesting fusion of electronic music with rock/punk. Best song: Isi
sounds like very early post-rock (although this is apparently considered krautrock). interesting for sure
Unironically one of my favourite albums of the tour so far, mostly because I would've never heard of it before. Incredibly ahead of its time, it sounds like it came out in the last decade and not 1975, and despite being progressive rocky it actually manages to accomplish that meditative/instrumental rock style of pink floyd without the pretention
Didn't really vibe with me all that much, but didn't have any issues with it either
Quite boring
Krautrock that goes surprisingly relaxing for most of the time. It has something to it.
What I can only describe as music for cave people. Did not enjoy
That’s 42 minutes I’m not getting back.
A very good albumnd pleasantly surprising listen. What I can't believe is that this album is almost 50 years old, but I would believe if it was released this year. My only gripe is that the songs go on for a bit longer than I'd like, but the songs themselves are very engaging. A good balance between calm and energetic, for all moods. Top tracks: Seeland, Leb' wohl, Hero
The ambient is lovely. HATED when they sang.
Day 17 of listen to 1001 albums, one day at a time. This album is long, a bit longer than it needed to be. It’s interesting on the second half but enough to truly make this album amazing. It’s alright, it’s fine. I get was 1975 and electronic music wasn’t anything insane but I do wish this album was just like 10 minutes shorter. It drags and so moments are just boring. Like I said it’s fine.
I would never say to anyone, "oh man you have absolutely got to hear this album" in reference to this very mediocre album. 2/5
Better than expected
Not my cup of tea
Tuneful, hypnotic, ponderous, thin. Psychadelic rock. Punk in places. I'd listen again thus 4 stars
All good things must come to an end. The black backdrop and the scrawled white lettering of Neu's name marked a contrast from the prior two albums and it informed the audience that things were not all that one brained. Which was for the best considering the different styles on display. Melodic, soothing ambiance followed by surging, ferocious rock and roll made for a kind of whiplash only innovative German musicians could conjure up so that plenty of other acolytes can soon mine for their own sonic adventures. From Dusseldorf back to Norway, just another hero riding through the night.
I wouldn't have guessed that this was released in 1975!
It's fine I guess not something I'd likely put on again but it didn't hurt my ears.
Always up for a bit of Krautrock. I liked side 2 more than side 1
Well, that was an experience. Not sure it's made me a fan of krautrock...
weirdly enjoyable
I liked this!
1. izi - 1 2. zeeland - 0 3. uuohl - 1 4. hero - 0 5. muzik - 1 6. eight - 0
Despite it's age this album still sounded remarkable fresh and modern to me. A great combination of Low-fi and Electronic!
Nog beluisteren
4 stars. really great stuff.
Interesting electronic elements in it, and with a nice drive. The inspiration to many of the early new wave bands of late 70s and early 80s is obvious
It is a masterpiece of Keautrock.
80s
Decent 70s electronic instrumentals, but not much to hold on to.
Never heard of this band before. I was very disapointed with the first 3 songs. They were very much background music. The album picked up when hero came on but at that point the album was half the way through. It started to go back downhill from track 4. Hero apart, this is not for me!! Favourite song: Hero Least favourite: 5/6 songs on the album. Album artwork: Good
like it but not that exiting
the instrumental ones with the wind are making me sad (i am playing minecraft)
Very good, really enjoyed listening to this. Mostly instrumental with rolling melodies & pulsing beats. When there is singing it sounds very Punk-like and this predates that scene so must've been a bit of an influence. Also quite ambient too at times. Of today's bands this reminds me most of 'War On Drugs'. 4- stars. Favourite track - 'Seeland'
4.5/5
Why not
I mean, its ok. Would be fine not listening to before I die but whatevs.
te veel easy listening in het begin... en als het begint te beteren, is plaat gedaan
Empieza como un instrumental aburridisimo y después tiene dos temas un poco más movidos en el que no sabes si son palabras o ruidos guturales. Desaprobado.
2 - It's kinda just boring? Not as scary as some other Krautrock I've listened to, but there wasn't anything that I really liked.
Inoffensive instrumental album, then the last track ruined it.
Oh boy, 2 German albums in 2 days. Guten Morgen! Ich möchte ein Mokka. Wo ist mein Auto? Little taken aback by this; it’s super easy to trace this to other albums I adore: obviously David Bowie’s “Heroes”, but also the gentle minimalism of Architecture & Morality & Music for Airports. At the same time, it’s got a swagger level somewhere between the Rolling Stones & the Clash. These things should cancel each other out, but they don’t. Hypnotic, addictive listen April 30, 2024
Okay
The first half of the album is pretty pedestrian. When they kick it up with Hero, the album is redeemed a little bit. Nothing groundbreaking here for the though.
This one is completely new to me, both the album and the band. What a gorgeous song the opener Isi is. Reminded me of a band I saw a few times in college called Perpetual Groove - it’s cool to hear sounds from a band I’ve never heard of from an album from the 70’s sound so familiar. I loved the album front to back, at times it’s not exactly cohesive but the variety in sound and style doesn’t hurt the album too much. My only real exposure to “krautrock” before this was Kraftwerk, who is tremendous, but this is different and a step closer to prog I think. It also reminds me of moments you hear in some of King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard’s albums - a great compliment from me. Overall a great album that is immediately accessible in the right setting but probably rewards many listens.
3.6 - Pretty good as far as "rock muzak" goes, especially when it delves into deeper ambient territory (e.g., last couple minutes on "E-Musik"). Mostly this sounds like the type of non-distracting, vaguely futuristic background music for a planetarium.
Early krautrock. The two dudes in this band started their careers in different variations of Kraftwerk before branching off on their own. Their stuff is super ambient and chill. I really like it! Favourite songs: Hero, Leb Wohl, E-Musik, Isi, Seeland Least favourite songs: After Eight 4/5
Die ersten drei Songs wären fast 4 Sterne wert. Die Soundscapes sind für ihre Zeit super! Der Gesang geht so, aber ist selten. Leider sind die Lieder danach Schrott.
p338. 1975. 2 stars. Bland, pointless mostly instrumental noodling. Bonus star for the production.
3.5/5
I enjoyed this album, though musical.ly, it seemed to be a little all over the place. I am surprised that it’s from the 70s, and I imagine it was considered pretty progressive for time. I enjoyed the tracks without vocals best.
Kinda weird instrumental mixed with random weird vocals
The thing I love about this album is the way you can picture the ideal listening locale: a beige 70s lounge with a lava lamp and a record player and a pack of Gauloises. It just moves.
Interesting for one listen. It was soothing experimental rock, with some ethereal vibes. In the vein of Can, which was nice to be exposed to, but won't listen again. 2/5.
Not for me.
5/10 This has some music. I was not disgusted. I like the square beats and the repeating motifs. Any influence this may have had is so far back in the dialectic that I can't see it from here. I didn't fall asleep, so... 4/16/2024
I liked this, definitely more of an ambient album. Another album that I wish I could rate half stars: want to give it more but can’t quite give it a 4.. glad to have it on the list but somewhat forgettable within the scope of the 1001-album challenge. 3.5/5
I have not heard of this band or genre before. I found the sound pretty interesting but it isn’t my favorite. However, I did like the songs: Leb’ wohl and Hero for its instrumental. I don’t think I’d listen again but I’ll definitely remember them.
Actually very nice to listen to. Pretty relaxing vibe - enjoyed and would absolutely never have discovered this otherwise.
entrancing atmosphere top review is wild though
Don't really know how I feel about this one. Some of the songs grew on me but it was an odd mix: First half meditation music, second half punk.
Well, the second part didn't fit to the first one. One can see, that each part was written by one of the two members. I enjoyed the first part more, but it wasn't up to my expectations as I compared it with Kraftwerk. I can see why the second part was a blueprint for the future punk music, but the tracks are too long.
This album does take a turn, doesn't it? Side A and B are not the same thing. Although Side B was perhaps more "interesting," I enjoyed listening to Side A more. I found it to be fairly timeless, if not exciting, music, while Side B was a little more tiresomely experimentally 70s.
This one was pretty good. Some easygoingness and some with a bit of a upbeatness.
Well this is a couple of different things --- Side One was some very enjoyable mostly instrumental lushness, synth-y 70s keys but also actual piano and actual drums. Side Two was I guess why this gets labeled as proto-punk but I found that bit much more typical of the time, much less interesting. If I owned it on vinyl, I'd play the first side and never turn it over.
I love an album title that incorporates the year it was made… This album started off very, very strong for me. I loved the opening track Isi. Such a pleasant and lovely song. Seeland was pretty nice as well, and I thoroughly enjoyed floating around in Leb’ Wohl’s ticking-background world. Side 1 had me all in! Side 2 opens with Hero’s rockin’ guitar that totally changed the mood, but I could still feel the sound of side 1 sneaking in and around the edges. It was different but still felt familiar. The drums really carried the day on E-Musik. It sort of put me in a trance. Powerful human drumming really added to this electronic music. Then it ends on such a desolate and cold note… more ticking… kind of wonderful. The closing number, After Eight, seems like it could have been a cacophonous mess, but instead sort of cleared my mind and left me feeling like I was in a gently pleasant place. I think I love this album. Not something for all occasions, but today it really took me away.
Really not sure what I listened to here. I normally enjoy ambient noise but this just wasn't it. I could see it being the building blocks of other music, but the incoherent vocals really killed the vibe.
The first couple songs feel like they could be in a game by an indie dev - chill and somewhat reflective, like a narrative walking sim. The two tracks with "vocals", however, are straight pain to listen to. Just flat out garbage. Not a good album. Fav tracks: N/A
Enjoyable enough
This was mostly background music to me.
Ok, but not standout.
Not a bad vibe - Public Image Ltd ish?
This is the type of music you listen to while you are on hold at the doctor’s office. Boring.
感受宁静~
Interesting "kraftwerkian" concepts. Something more modern than Kraftwerk, and for 1975 music it was something.
1/7, 14%
Weird vibes
Has a sunny propulsive sound to it like the ysrat of a movie seeing someone's day begin ... An emotional tone form the keyboard a believe. I am adding this to 'focus" music... Good for working without lyrics. Upbeat. Like. Yes if the rest is like track one... Optimism in a bottle...for a few tracks anyway. Did like the lyrics or industrials
Neu? Drei! I enjoyed it.
I do love me a bit of krautrock; the motorik beats, the hypnotic riffing, the creative use of noise and space, the wild sounds.... I am familiar with the first two Neu albums (both of which I love), but had never listened to Neu 75. I wish I had. I like the two sides structure, with the more ambient, chilled material on side 1. Some of the melodies are really beautiful. The rockier, more aggressive side 2 also works well for me. I think it is drawing a long bow to call it 'punk', but I can see how this would have been influential on punk. Johnny Rotten cites it as an influence. I like the splitting of material across the sides. I can see myself choosing to play one side or the other based on mood. More people should organize their records that way. Four stars, going on the want-list. (Update as at 2024: copy purchased)
Det her er weird men det fenger jo jævlig også
I like the cover more than the content...
Ok
Not bad, nothing great.
This music is atmospheric...I guess? There's a lot of ambient sounds throughout but the music is so incredibly (and purposefully) repetitive that it just feels boring to me. Track 3 ("Leb Wohl") is 8 minutes of the same 3 slow piano chords with what sounds like a metronome instead of drums and waves crashing; there are lyrics for part of it that are breathy and maybe if I spoke the language they were in they'd resonate with me more.
I like this album. It's like Kraftwerk with a heart, or Bowie's instrumentals on Low with more direction and structure. It won't change your life or your ears, but it's good enough listening.
Radiohead-esque pretty nice
I'd heard of this band before, but I'd not listened to any of their albums. Wikipedia gives the genre as "Kosmische Musik", a term used before "KrautRock". As a fan of Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk, I liked this album, although it's closer to the latter than the former. Side 1 is more ambient than side 2 which has more of a rock feel to it and reminded me of Hawkwind.
This album didn’t seem particularly special.
The first song sounded like the into to 80s macgyver type show where the characters turn and smile and give you a thumbs up. The second song delves into a David Bowie Labyrinth vibe, followed by a very relaxing peaceful song - all pleasant enough. Next few songs things fall apart for me in this hybrid of electronic rock. I think may have been innovative for the time but that time has long passed. I will stick with Kraftwerk.
This is a cool record. Sounds really modern to my 39-year-old ears. Kinda shoe-gazery. Not the best thing ever, but quality. Favourite tracks: Isi, Seeland, Leb Wohl, E-Musik.
Listened thru it 5 times too short I LOVE IT
This tickled an itch in my brain in the best way possible. What in the Arcade Fire/Rolling Stones/Joy Division??? It's like a blend of genres that I already like, and the soundscapes were a nice, unexpected touch.
This was an interesting one. Maybe with a few more listens it could be a 4. Good album for my train ride.
Side 1: Very cool soundscapes with good solid rhythm and lead parts. Super chill with good ambience. Side 2: Rocking sound with lots of Krautrock feel. Very fun, but still serious music. ;)
You can hear the strings of rock to come in this relatively obscure one.
Part ambient, part repetitive, driving rock. Mostly instrumental, brilliant in its simplicity and effectiveness. The 10 minute closing track might be the best part. Doesn't feel old at all.
Fun little jam. Again, not sure how this belongs on a list with albums like Thriller or Kind of Blue but hey not my list.
Didn’t mind this
Not my cup of tea.....
Really like this album!
I've been enjoying Krautrock from bands like Radiohead and KGLW so I was pretty excited to listen to one of the bands that were part of the Krautrock scene of the 70s. I found the opening track a little boring honestly. Second song was also a bit slow and chill but it got a little more interesting toward the end. In Hero the music started getting more interesting and I was enjoying it quite a bit but I wasn't a fan of the singing haha. It was kind of comical. It's interesting that they end each of their songs with ambient noise. I had to go to youtube to listen to the last song on the album which might have been the best one on the album.
Super fun and vibey. It felt like a movie soundtrack in the best kind of way. Hero felt so punk rock. The 70s were just so rad. I love that this was just happening for no reason.
Interesting album, good in parts
Really cool instrumental tracks to get lost to that make you wish the whole album was instrumental
Sounds like customer service hold music
neu thank you
It’s giving U2 Achtung Baby which I don’t like. Not my vibe
I guess there’s little I “hate” bc I didn’t mind listening to the experimental sound but I’d be kidding myself if I would actually ever put this on in any scenario. Part ambient elevator music and part experimental rock
I think I can get behind this kind of elevator muzak.
Very interesting 4 stars.
Interesting enough.
Auch nichts weltbewegendes für mich.
I liked this! More mellow than I imagined it would be. Atmospheric and actually quite lovely.
Wow… that was a ride…
Ok album, I was a bit disappointed because I really dig "NEU!" from 1972
No objection. Fine background music.
Thought this was surprisingly enjoyable…not sure what I expected, maybe either heavy EDM or nasty metal, but this wasn’t either of those…very clean I thought
Loved 🥰 this album
I like it. It wasn’t what I expected. Not sure what I expected. But that wasn’t it. Yeah, I liked it.
First half is a whole lotta nothing. Second half is trying to be something, but still ends up being a whole lotta nothing.
Very fitting with the title, this album felt very “neu” to me. This one was a surprise in the beginning, I really enjoyed the first couple tracks, but then it lost me in the second half. I think it could have been better had the whole thing been like the first half. For that, it gets a high 3 stars. 7/10 Top 3: 1. ISI 2. Leb’wohl 3. Seeland
Just kinda background music. Not my favorite 2 stars.
This was pretty good! Very relaxing for the first half. A bit of chaos in the second. Much like my typical day.
Whoa this is maybe too chill to be a 4... Oh oh lawd what happened. Is this a 2? 3 it is
Nothing special in my opinion.
Surprisingly didn’t hate it
Favorite Tracks: ISI Seeland Hero
Phenomenal Krautrock record. I listened to this driving across the desert and it ruled!
It's an interesting album. Not nearly as experimental as I expected, but of course that may not have been the case in 1975. Overall a nice listenable album. great background music for studying or working.
Schizophrenic album, purposely, with basically two independent EPs jammed onto the one album. Interesting but I will say I enjoyed the second half more.
¿Entre los 1001 mejores? Conozco 1001 mejores que este disco
I liked it. Nice background music with energy
Very nice ambient ! The album is like a journey
Complete background noise. Had no impact on me whatsoever, but didn't offend me at all.
This is new to me and I thought it was great, a solid 4.5 stars
After a rough mishap with the recording of neu 2's b side, neu finally apply everything I feel like they worked out on the two records. Psychedelia, proto punk, and even ambient are wonderfully tied together by Dinger's signature drumming. It's pretty amazing how good this turned out.
Uninteresting. Don't understand the appeal.
I always think of electronica as being from the 90s onwards, so it’s always surprising when I see earlier artists listed as electronic. It was previously the case with Kraftwerk, whom I ended up rushing out to purchase vinyls of. So who knows, maybe Neu! Will blow me away! Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Isi This album started off very strong. I love the opening track and it set me up with high expectations. However, although the rest of the album is still good, it definitely peaked at the start. This is rockier than I expected, with plenty of guitar playing and some occasional shouty vocals. It is definitely a good album, but that first track made me want better.
I like how this album starts out on a very meditative vibe then builds addding minimal vocals until we are full on rocking with some bangers at the end.
4/10
New wavey, spacey, clean production.
Simple as lightning Beats and sounds rain down your ears Engineered nature
Interesting but not that much
Nothing here to like or dislike, had it on but didnt really listen as nothing grabbed my attention
Not a fan. First songs function well as background music and fade away quickly since there is nothing really interesting happening. The last songs, on the other hand, stay in the foreground but in a bad way. Just a bunch of noise. (Remove the vocalist and it probably would've been a 3).
Started off liking it, super chilled music, but then I just got bored. Just not my thing I guess.
Honestly it's whatever. I have no strong feelings each way towards it. It's just forgettable. I had it on but nothing grabbed me.
Þetta var bara allt í lagi. Mjög fín bakgrunnstónlist þótt ég sé ólíklegur til að hlusta á þetta aftur. Ekkert að þessu, ég hef bara ekki hugmynd um hvenær ég myndi nokkurn tímann muna eftir þessu.
Seems to be two bands! First we get three atmosperic songs, hallucinating and minimalLeb Wohl seemed like Einstuerzende Neubauten, with Blixa Bargeld singing. But that was 20 years later! Neu=pioneers! Then suddenly Hero, punkrock with the singer singing like later Johnny Rotten or The Fall's Mark E Smith later did. Or even Pixies singer. One of best albums so far of the 400 of so I listened to already on 1001 list. Gonna listen to more Neu music.
This is more interesting to me than it is something I actively enjoy. It starts off quite chill, with some interesting soundscapes mixed in and then it builds into this kind of relentlessly upbeat thing, which all feels a bit samey and repetitive. I think I would enjoy the songs more individually, but a whole album in one go is a bit much. 2.5 rounded up.
first song done and this is just fantastic
I really wanted to like this album, I really did. I tried to tap into my artsy fartsy side, but I just couldn’t do it. The first two songs sound like a video game soundtrack, or the interlude in a coming-of-age musical. Then, we get something that sounds like it came from the Calm app… which almost sold me on the album, ngl. BUT all is ruined by the 4th song which sounds like one of those AI edits of Helen Keller covering 2000s rock songs. Finally, the album closes out with 9 minutes of the same drum beat over and over again.
80s pop sound before the 80s with a dose of 80s punk. Not a keeper.
Not a lot to go on here. Certainly important to remember the decade this came out, so as to get an idea of how ground breaking it was. However, now it is just this post-punk showgaze that while not bad is also not much to digest. I think it stands up as a casual listen, but lacks any lasting relevancy.
This was a great ride. Played it and played it again and played it again. Loved the driving beat on ISI. Seeland a slow burn, and E-Musik just a blast. Doesn't sound like 70s.
Instrumental only?
Mostly electronic mellow instrumentals fitting for nap time. The two songs that do have vocals have a prehistoric punk rock type of sound. Weird
Yip.
Some cool concepts, but the final 2 or 3 tracks could have been half as long and been better. Other sound scape songs are constantly changing, but these were just repetitive.
Like a Punk band opened a spa
Protopunk that makes me want postpunk
As always such a pleasure to listen to Krautrock heros like NEU! Smooth, soft, and hypnotic each track speaks to a world that was goign to be shiny and new after the horrors of WW2.
Enjoyed this, but more so the first half than the second punkier half. I had heard of this band before, but had never listened to them, so this was new to me (pun intended). This one gets bonus points from me for the clear influence I can hear in subsequent bands; early U2, New Order and Mogwai on the first side, then countless UK punk bands on the second side. Sealand is my favorite, that song is beautiful!
I so wish more music was like this. Maybe it is but I just need to find it.
Not my fav. Too grungy.
cool to hear a new genre from the 70's that i didn't know existed, but its not for me
Quite enjoyed this. It’s not like any other music I know from the 70s
I feel like this album is missing cohesion. You start with some quasi electronic rock n roll and merge into a rain scape, the a proto punk song and end with 10 minute s on the same drum beat with a really slow build over it and into a wind storm. It's unique and creative but just not something I'm into.
It’s alright
This is not for me. The tracks with vocals made me want the instrumentals back. 2.
I feel like I'm listening to post-punk music, but this came out before punk! These songs are a little too long for me, though.
Seriously, is there a bigger dichotomy in any genre between what you'd expect it to sound like based on the name and how it actually sounds than "Krautrock"? I just assumed that the entire genre would be like Kollaps, but it isn't at all. This music is a vibe, and I appreciate hearing the source of the inspiration of some of my favorite Bowie works. Favorite track: Hero
The right time and mood this a very good listen, especially the first more ambient half. I think the debut album is a bit stronger and more cohesive. I think this a solid 3.5.
I had never listed to Neu!, but have listened to music of it's like. I’m definitely drawn to this style and will explore their other records.
Fine. Nothing really stuck out to me about this record.
I have no opinion on this album. I listened to it and I don't remember much of anything. I guess it's ... fine? It's fine.
A little repetitive. But I can tell it's influence other bands throughout.
feykigott. meirameira! 4,5!
So far kind of boring 🥱, maybe good background music for a Netflix serie during a scene🎬 . I finished the whole album but I feel it’s more like some trials with musicians who are deep into their own scene. Maybe fun for them but not really for me.
I really loved this album. Was not expecting it to be as wild as it is. I would reach for this over Kraftwerk every time. Not as self consciously intellectual as Kraftwerk and much more fun.
Was nice to listen to in the background whilst running. Can also imagine it'd be good for falling asleep to.
not really my thing to be honest. i did like the 3rd track, and the 4th track was okay. i would not listen to this album in entirety again.
Atmospheric KrautRock. Good to zone out to.
Not bad, i guess
Beautiful!
I liked it some, some of the songs were were, I was a high school senior when this album came out! 3 stars
Sonidos interesantes y agradable para tenerlo puesto de fondo, pero la sensación es de álbum incompleto.
This album doesn't seem to fit with the rest from this list. Maybe it is trying to be too many things. Didn't vibe.
First half of album Starting off with a couple of instrumentals not a good idea, yeah ok the music isn't offensive but come on give me some excitement. When they did start singing in track 3 I could hardly hear what he was saying it was that quite. There was also an annoying ticking clock, I honestly thought the crocodile from Peter pan was in my living room it was that over the top. Second half of album A better start at least there is lyrics I can hear, even if the were not the easiest to understand. But track 4 has a weird 30 seconds at the end where I think they forgot they were still recording. The. The next track they seem to have forgotten vocals again. Luckily they remember them for the final track. I'm struggling to find a positive for this album, but I really can't. In summary: Track lengths are far too long. Don't see any point to this album.
Really enjoyed this, it was chill but had energy at the same time. Just fun to listen to.
Loved it. Such great background music and calming tones
So dumb
First few were alright but it went downhill fast.
Read briefly that this was a krautrock band from the 70’s and boy howdy, did I have the wrong definition of krautrock. This is a very thoughtful, crafted mostly instrumental album. Like, good music for a long drive. Really enjoyed it. ISI and E*Muzik are my favorite tracks. Will listen to more of their stuff.
very ambient sometimes, decent overall
hát kemény elalszok bazdmeg, de ez jó
Fine stuff. Not bad, not great.
I loved it. Seems like a German artist. Very calming. Would listen on psychedelics. From the 70's. Lots of cool instruments. Favs were Isi, Leb Wohl and Hero
Oh this one is though. Hugely influential and the dawn of new musical possibilities but still very much in it's egg, but the framework is there! Not allvsongs are jams, but its hugely influential and showcases early computers in music
I didn't realize that Rother and Dinger were so at odds that they decided to split the album. Why make an album at all together in that case? But the sounds really work together despite that. The ambiance of Rother's side prepare you somehow for the raucous jam that happens when "Hero" starts. I was definitely gravitating most toward side two, but the whole thing was a good listen, a surprisingly easy listen compared to what I was expecting.
This is among my favorite albums of all time. Whenever I return to these timeless musical landscapes, I want to stay in them forever. I also love their story. The main two members, Klaus Dinger and Michael Rother, were so very different from each other, nearly polar opposites. Dinger, an intense, manic, extrovert type, and Rother a more reflective, gentle soul. They didn't even particularly get along well, but I think their willingness to respect each others talents, and commit to finding a middle ground, despite their differences, is sort of remarkable in the egocentric world of music. I'd venture to guess their producer Conny Plank had a huge role in being a buffer between them, harnessing that tension, and finding the common ground that he could weave into a more cohesive whole. Together they developed a relatively simple, but unique formula, which centered around Dinger's propulsive motorik beat, like some kind of nuclear fission engine, and Rother's elegant and versatile guitar musings. Each song is a journey, ever moving forward. And like all the best Krautrock, you can hear them searching for their own sound as they go. I like all of their albums, but this one is by far their most refined. Solid from top to bottom, bearing songs that reflect each of their personalities and inclinations. The duality that they embody here is what I am so drawn to. It's as if they are able to capture two perspectives simultaneously like some kind of impossible MC Escher drawing going off into infinity. Dinger throwing his hat in the proto-punk ring is the cherry on top.
When Neu! is more ambient I find them the most easy-listening of anything Krautrock. Dare I say, it sounds pleasant. Of course the iconic Motorik beat is in full force, and I believe I prefer the slower ambient pieces of side 1 vs side 2. Overall though, Neu! is not my favorite Krautrock band but I can respect it. The fact that the album does not overstay it's welcome makes me rate it from 3.5 to 4 instead of down.
Listened to a few songs but was not my cup of tea
This was a really welcome surprise. I didn't know what to expect, but being someone who likes early electronic music especially Kraftwerk and Jean Michel Jarre, I loved this. Will definitely listen again, and will search out other music from them.
Relatively run of the mill 70s electronic music from Germany. Didn’t do much for me, though like many people, I found the first half much more pleasant and enjoyable than the second half. Honestly, doesn’t seem that revolutionary in terms of electronic music, sort of basic really. It was fine. Probably could go digging and find much more interesting examples for the time period that better warrants a spot on this list.
I really liked Hero. The rest of what I heard was pretty unexciting or anything I’d want to hear. Seems like these guys were trying something new back in day.
"Neu! 75" brought Claus Dinger to my attention, complementing my familiarity with Michael Rother's work in ambient music. The album's narrative of a reformed duo (ex Kraftwerk) individually shaping their sides based on their musical identities intrigued me The ambient part is has good as the punk part Really good album and discovery
Fav song: isi
I liked this more than I expected, especially the first half. Not sure how often I'll come back to it, but good to know it's out there if the mood strikes.
Leb’ Wohl is a bit too long and I don’t like the vocals. That’s about all I have against the album, it’s very good.
What a cool album. First half was more atmospheric/space rock, which I really enjoyed. Then it breaks into punk on the track "Hero," very cool now and must have been VERY cool in 1975.
kinda interesting but forgettable
I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this was better than that. Often dreamy, often with a little edge, it's an interesting listen. You can hear a lot of Joy Division in parts of this album, which I found particularly interesting.
I've not listened to Neu before (nor have I ever even heard of krautrock). I enjoyed the album ... most of the songs are instrumentals, and where there are lyrics they are pretty spare. I typically don't go for that, but Neu's music was, for the 70's, fresh. I'm just unsure of its relevance today.
Pretty cool album, I think I prefer the first side but the second side is still interesting. I definitely haven't listened to enough krautrock I'm definitely gonna explore some more.
Fun.
I completely understand that this album was not met with popular success based on the brief band bio on Spotify. That said, holy shit. This is an amazing album which I've listened to 3 times in the past two days. To say I'm impressed is an understatement. Everything about this sound is incredible. Atmospheric, electronic, cryptic, drum heavy, guitar driving. Absolutely loved it. I found that first track to be loaded with compassion and enthusiasm.
Is this really 'Krautrock'? Not sure this is romper stomper music it's more like Stereolab and Brian Eno discovered their long lost father. Regardless of whatever it's been labeled, it's really nice. Theres's some variety there with some hard stuff thrown in closer to the end, but the droning ambience of Neu! is really enjoyable. Evidently, both Dinger and Rother were early members of Kraftwerk which I never thought I'd appreciate, however the fondness I've got for NEU! 75 has inspired me to give them another listen.
It's German from the 70s? Uh-oh. The Wikipedia intro calls it krautrock? Double uh-oh. It all stems from "Faust IV," our first exposure to krautrock. I wrote in that review, though, that by the end of its awfulness I still didn't know what krautrock was. Then I didn't enjoy Kraftwerk. But Kraftwerk didn't sound like Faust. Then I think I skipped listening to Can. Then Neu! popped up, and my not fully earned anti-krautrock bias kicked in even before the first notes. I'm immediately dreading how bad it's going to be, and thinking of what other neu albums I could review instead? Something by The New Pornographers (several five-star albums)? Or "New Wave" by Against Me! (keeps the ! quota)? Or "The New Romance" by Pretty Girls Make Graves? But, I had to try Neu! first. And it turns out... it wasn't Faust. It wasn't Kraftwerk. And then I read about krautrock. And found out that "the term 'krautrock' was popularized by British music journalists as a humorous umbrella-label for the diverse German scene... although many so-labeled artists disliked the term" and "broad genre encompassing varied approaches." Well, yeah, now this makes a bit more sense. I can't get a handle on what krautrock is because it is too varied to even be a genre. Faust, Kraftwerk, Can, and Neu! all sound different. And Neu! doesn't sound terrible. It doesn't sound good either though. And it's not good isn't all the same. The first half of the album is completely different from the second half. The first half is boring piano-prog, the second half is boring rock. Nothing really stands out. Nothing feels avant garde, or experimental, or any of the other things that supposedly tie the genre together. I went back and listed to Can after "NEU! 75," so now I'll have to go back and write about how that one isn't like these either. I still don't like krautrock, as far as krautrock is a thing. I've gotta stop pre-judging based on a first impression. Gonna practice just listening and giving things a chance. It won't always work out, but sometimes at least I'll be surprised.
I saw this was described as krautrock and was dreading it. I saw this got not 1 star reviews and I was curious. Was it just me or did the first track feel like it could have been written by Mannheim Steamroller?! Is Mannheim Steamroller krautrock?! Anyway, not what I was expecting, but still not my favorite.
It’s been a couple days since I listened to this album so the details are fuzzy. However the one description I remember is timeless. It’s hard for me to believe this album was made in 1975 because it sounded like it could have been from the 2010s. Also apparently 75=3 because their albums go Neu!, Neu!2, then Neu!75. I suspect there is a Neu! fan out there, a real die hard and also a super nerd, that has come up with some number system where 75 does equal 3 and they wrote an amateur thesis about it. I’m looking for you Neu! super nerd. Find me. I need to read your deep insights.
11/1/23. Never heard of this group and didn’t know what to expect, did not see mostly instrumental songs coming. However, very interesting soundscapes that are soothing yet don’t let you get too comfortable. Consider me a fan.
The progression of songwriting is a step up from NEU! 2 and a very good listener from start to finish. I really like the use of piano and dips into some nice meditative ambiance.
I liked some of the slower, proggier sections. This album was a little dull at parts however. Fun stuff for the mid 70s.
I have never heard of this band before, but being a fan of post-rock bands like Sigur Rós and Mogwai, I quickly saw this as a big influence on their sound. The album is divided into two distinct halves, each showcasing a different side of the band’s experimental style. The first half of the album is more ambient and melodic, with soothing synths, piano, and guitar creating a dreamy atmosphere. The opening track “Isi” is a perfect example of this, with its hypnotic rhythm and ethereal sounds. The second track “Seeland” is a slow and somber piece, with mournful guitar lines and sparse percussion. The third track “Leb’ Wohl” is a farewell song, with spoken vocals over waves and piano. The second half of the album is more aggressive and energetic, with distorted guitars, fast drums, and punk vocals. The fourth track “Hero” is a proto-punk anthem, with Klaus Dinger screaming over a wall of noise. The fifth track “E-Musik” is a 10-minute groove, with a catchy bass line and funky guitar riffs. The sixth track “After Eight” is a reprise of “Hero”, but even more chaotic and wild. I love the contrast between the two halves of the album, as it shows the versatility and creativity of the band. However, I prefer the first half more, as it is more relaxing and immersive. I think this is a hugely influential and important album in the history of rock music, as it paved the way for genres like post-rock, ambient, punk, and new wave. It deserves to be in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die1, but it isn’t quite a masterpiece in every part. Some tracks are too long or repetitive, and some vocals are too harsh or unintelligible. I would give it a solid 4/5 rating, and recommend it to anyone who likes experimental and adventurous music.
Wtf
I didn’t mind it as much as I thought I would when I read it was Electronic, but it was so inoffensive that it failed to push any boundaries. Entertaining and enjoyable in some parts, bland in the rest. 2/5
Neu was so busy trying to see if they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should. The A side is interesting. They create some beautiful soundscapes almost punk/electronic/ambient mix. The B side is more pink or post punk. It’s a bizarre mix. 4.8/10
Was an interesting listen, some good sounds But unsure of the overall idea
ISI - 7/10 Seeland - 7/10 Leb’wohl - 7/10 Hero - 8/10 E-musik - 8/10 After Eight - 8/10 TOTAL - 45/60
Another so-so installment. Side A is atmospheric space rock and pleasant to listen to. Side B is some early post-punk and rather influential I presume. Still only a 3 as nothing blows you away and I'm not sure I appreciate the contrast
Good sound, not what I usually like or listen to but good
I'm not sure what to say about this album. It's interesting, melodic, kind of electronic rock. It's not kraftwerk electronic music. It's like early new wave I guess. It wasn't bad, just kind of forgettable
if I was stoned I would totally like the first half of this. the second part just gets repetitive
This album surprised me. I liked it more than I expected to. Isi was particularly good. Most of the songs were just instrumental
75! out of 100! Cool sounds and easy listening.
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Recently got way into krautrock and liked Can a lot, especially Future Days. Also some of Cluster's stuff. This is right in line! I'm excited to check it out completely... First two tracks I'm already sold, Seeland especially is just a vibe. Especially the end with the rain... this is so good! Also, end of Hero with the airplane. Love the inclusion of field recordings. Especially for 1975, this was so influential! I was digging the spacey music and then Hero kicks in and wakes you up! I didn’t really appreciate that song before, but in context it’s pretty cool. Just based on its influence, recording quality, and my personal preference, this is an easy 4. Maybe even a 4.5, but I need to make sure that's not just recency bias kicking in, since I've been getting into this music much more lately.
I loved this. Right up my street. Listened through again immediately, and will dive deeper into Neu back catalog.
This might have been a 4 start record if I was already familiar with it. How have I never heard this? 5 stars to 1001albumsgenerator for telling me about it.
It was fine but a bit boring.
Never heard of them, but pretty good, especially the first half. Upbeat background music for work.
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This genre is my least favorite genre
A decent album for a different person
-never heard of this band or artist so im excited -so far its just very instrumental which i’m going to be honest isn’t my favorite -first song bored me a little but i like seeland so far -okay loving these ocean sounds -okay so there is singing now but it sounds like when you have to stick your tongue out and go ahhhhhh at the doctor -hero only song so far that sounds SICK -FINALLY SOME SINGING -i do not give 1 stars lightly but this literally sounds like anything else i have heard so -no offense! but like some of the songs feel too long for what it is
Monotonous. Tip: Don’t call your album New! With the year on the cover. Unless you want to guarantee that it’s soon dated. It’s like labeling the pastries in the case “Fresh for October”.
The are some albums which cross your path at precisely the time they are most needed. And so it is here, this morning, our plane taxiing at Logan airport , through the early morning mist, the bleary-eyed flight attendants barely keeping up the appearance that we’re all on a flight, rather than in bed. And as I— in the “still in bed” camp— put this album on. Exactly the right space. The sounds of drifting back to sleep in the early morning, the sun creeping up the walls but never enough to disturb. I wish I could have been just by the ocean, wherever they had been, when they recorded the waves on “Leb Wohl.” That is truly perfect. This reminds me very much of Eno’s work, but just a touch more song-structured, and more dynamic than I thought it would be. Even at its loudest “Hero,” recall the same droning, never-ending records from something like Bowie’s Berlin period. I was gently coaxed by this record, and then I was brought onboard. For being both gentle and alluring, I can think of no better. 4/5
Perfectly okay instrumental music, I got bored with it pretty quickly after the first two tracks.
Pretty decent background music!
3.5/5
Not bad
Ahead of its time. Mixture of repetitive rock and amience tracks
Woah this was quite fun! Apparently both of these guys were in the Kraftwerk lineup at some point and I can really hear that. I also read someone describe it as deconstructed rock music. I really enjoyed the more ambient sections and the heavier moments less so but it was a really interesting and exciting album which I had never heard any of previously.
I really enjoyed this. Quite an unusual album set-up of song lengths and styles and the way it built. Enjoyed the prog-slow building-ness of it. Will listen again
Pretty good. Not something I'd rush back to but definitely enjoyed it
An amazing atmosphere, with juxtaposing sides that compliment each other in the strangest, perfect way possible. Different from the band’s other works but a welcome change
Pretty good, preferred the more chilled electronica in the first part of the album
amazing album
Fun bookend songs but very repetitive in the middle. I like it more than Kraftwerk but not by a whole lot.
crazy original, singular, and mesmerizing, and its variety and progression
Painfully slow, this genre is just not my thing at all. First half felt like yoga studio background music. Hero is a banger though.
For a casual listen it's probably going to be a no for me, at least for now, because I do believe that this is music that will grow on you. However, this album is definitely a yes as it comes to study music or while lounging and reading a book or something. It's good music and will definitely look more into NEU! To get more familiar with their work
The start of this album is pretty different to a lot of other albums, it had some chill instrumental tracks that were just fun to listen to. The rest of the album had a completely different style, it feels like the tracks should be on two different albums. The songs on this album aren't nessicarily bad they just don't gel together with the first half and the second half of the album being so different. I'd say I enjoyed both halfs of the album tho I just don't see the artists vision for why it was composed the way it was.
Ya not bad. Less noisy than the other krautrock album Ive listened to Makes me wonder what the genre even is
Soulless music that’s easy to ignore.
fine but more focus/sleep music
Krautrock. Ni fu ni fa.
Sin más. No creo que quiera volver a escucharlo. Krautrock, kosmische musik, experimental rock, psychedelic rock, proto-punk.
I know this album and enjoy it
I quite liked this one, short and sweet. Has a dreamy quality
This album I found kind of boring. It seemed like it was going to get better about halfway through with the song Hero, but kind of petered out after that.
Pretty good stuff. Chill, but good. 3.5/5
About as good as Krautrock ever got. Love the progression from soft to loud to soft again in particular. B+
I really enjoyed that, even though it was a bit bipolar, with the first few tracks being all floaty, ambient tunes, almost hypnotically peaceful, followed by - surprise! - we're a punk band now