Kraftwerk: I Was A Robot

Very much a personal autobiography. Flur writes in detail about everything from his childhood, through his formative years, to his time with Kraftwerk, & into the present (at time of publication).I was most interested in hearing about Kraftwerk, & the book doesn't disappoint, though it should be emphasized, this is Flur's perspective. I recommend also reading Pascal Bussy's "Kraftwerk: Man, Machine and Music" for an external examination of Kraftwerk. I will tell you, Flur is barely mentioned in Bussy's book.

Wolfgang's style, character, and sense of humor come through strongly in this book. I found myself laughing quite a bit and imagining a film version in my head more than once (which he apparently began working on?)If it was Wolfgang's goal to try and humanize a band known for being somewhat distant, cold, and mysterious - he succeeded quite well. But part of this is unfortunately reflected in the poor editing and lack of proper proofreading and continuity overall. It's hard for me to believe that after so many years and revised versions, Wolfgang never took the time to simply have an editor go through and correct the misspellings?Although I found myself skimming over much of the non-Kraftwerk related material, I feel this is a book one could come back to several times and have a different reading experience, if one takes the time to delve into the more random disjointed sections.Although I found Karl Bartos's book to be a bit too long, it was the perfect balance between professional presentation and the human touch Kraftwerk really needed. But where Karl stops short of just brutally saying it how it is, Wolfgang jumps right in!Part of me feels like these autobiographies are just as contrived and calculated as the music of Kraftwerk. An attempt to throw a bone to those fans crawling hungrily at the drawbridge which never opens. The one leading to the castle upon which Ralph and Florian sit silently controlling and observing for all eternity.

I enjoyed how it explain the band's emerge and origin and also things that Crossfire between the band members use this product in most of my music in samples Etc such a great band I enjoyed them very much...

I'm a big Kraftwerk fan. The band is famous for being very tight with personal info. So I was very curious to read the "tell-all" by ex-drummer Wolfgang Flur. First you have to accept that everything in the book is from his own point of view. That said it has some facinating insights to what goes on inside Kling Klang studios. It also has some hilarious backstage pics. Wolfgang definitely feels like Ralph Hutter screwed him over and that the rest of the band defers (maybe cowers) to his authority. Wolfgang definitely comes off a little bit like a drama queen but I think most of what he writes is true. I recommend this book to any Kraftwerk fans looking inside info. There certainly isn't much else like this book available.

A delightful, candid, personal account of the making of Kraftwerk

nice behind-the-scenes look at a legendary band.

Kraftwerk, to me, shaped my life and I would be a liar if I didn't say I am their biggest fan. Buy computer world. Buy the man machine, autobahn, trans Europe express, and ELECTRIC CAFE. Really listen to the richness of tones and the layers and meticulous timing in the drum patterns and the sounds themselves. Computer world, and Electric Cafe are my favorites but really they all RULE!So reading this book was a real shock to find out that there was a level of disharmony in the band between the 'born wealthy' and the 'no quite so'. Having been to Berlin, I can see that people of lesser means are definitely looked down upon but maybe not as extremely as elsewhere (I'll admit I might be quite wrong because when I was there, I don't think I saw one homeless person so?? ). Thing is, some of the most talented musicians I've EVER jammed with have had issues. Either homeless, wasted, mental, or a number of other things. But THEY ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE IRREPLACEABLE AND I always was grateful for opportunity with them.Although I said I was Kraftwerk's biggest fan, I don't know all there is to know, by any stretch, about them. I meant that the music, to me, was heaven sent, it had emotion, it lifted me up, it reminded me of good times, and it still brings good times. The author's little known YAMO (Time Pie - right here amazon get it) band was stellar to me too.I have not finished the book because the particular passage about life and relationships and how :Paraphrased... Life is horrifying to most people and they just want someone to hold onto while trying to make it through ... HIT ME like a ton of bricks and made so much sense I bawled like a child for a minute. So even though this "revelation" did not make the love of my life come back to me, It made a lot of sense. Buy this book.

Gostei do livro. Mas somente para quem aprecia a banda.

Excelente servicio, todo a satisfacción

I'm only half way through this book, but I'm finding it hugely entertaining. Its a refreshingly light account of what it was like being in Kraftwerk. I find it particularly enjoyable if I read it in my head in Alan Partridge's voice. Wolfgang's observations wouldn't be out of place in an Alan Partridge book. Very entertaining!

He disfrutado leyendo esta autobiografía. Gracias a ella asoma la "humanidad" de Kraftwerk. Interesantísimo recorrido por la historia de este grupo y la del autor.

Amazing book. Everyone who make music or work in music business obligatoric must read it.