Daily Time Capsule

On This Day: May 10, 1981 - Kraftwerk Releases Computer World

Hey!

Welcome to We love the Eighties Community!

Thanks for visiting our 80s paradise. Here, we celebrate everything that made the 1980s unforgettable, including music, movies, television, fashion, video games, and pop culture. Explore our Retro Rewind flashbacks, join the discussions, and share your favorite memories. You can view a few threads as a guest, but to unlock full access, you will need to register. 🕹️ Ready to join in? Register today and become part of our eighties community.
Register Log in

Overview Discussion

Pete

Pete

Mr. Eighties
Joined
Apr 29, 2023
Messages
10,849
Reaction score
470
Credits
75
Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 10, 1981 - Kraftwerk Releases Computer World.

On May 10, 1981, Kraftwerk released their eighth studio album Computer World, a groundbreaking electronic record that explored themes of digital technology, automation, and life in the computer age. With its futuristic sound and minimalist precision, the album became a blueprint for genres like synth pop, techno, and hip hop.

Computer World reached number 72 on the US Billboard charts and included influential tracks like Computer World, Pocket Calculator, and Numbers. Its cold, robotic...
Click to expand...

Read the full story here...
 
Back
Top