Computer World

Computer World
Studio album by
Released11 May 1981 (1981-05-11)
Recorded1979–1981
StudioKling Klang (Düsseldorf, West Germany)
Genre
Length34:25
LabelKling Klang
Producer
Kraftwerk chronology
The Man-Machine
(1978)
Computer World
(1981)
Electric Café
(1986)
Singles from Computer World
  1. "Pocket Calculator"
    Released: May 1981
  2. "Computer Love"
    Released: July 1981
  3. "Computerwelt"
    Released: 1981
  4. "Numbers"
    Released: 1981

Computer World (German: Computerwelt) is the eighth studio album by German electronic band Kraftwerk, released on 11 May 1981.[3] It was accompanied by four singles, including a double A-side UK no. 1 featuring "Computer Love".

The album is themed around computer technology and its rise within society. In keeping with the album's concept, Kraftwerk showcased their music on an ambitious world tour. As was the case with the two previous albums, Computer World was released in both German- and English-language editions.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference allmusicrev was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Warwick, Oli (10 May 2017). "The sample legacy of Computer World, Kraftwerk's most influential album". The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  3. ^ "New Musical Express". NME. London. 17 April 1982. p. 39. ISSN 0028-6362.

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