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Neu! | |
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 Neu! in 2000. From left to right: Klaus Dinger, Michael Rother. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1971–1975, 1985–1986 |
| Labels | |
| Spinoff of | Kraftwerk |
| Past members |
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| Website | neu2010 |
Neu! (pronounced [nɔʏ]; German for "New!"; styled in block capitals) were a West German krautrock band formed in Düsseldorf in 1971 by Klaus Dinger and Michael Rother following their departure from Kraftwerk.[4] The group's albums were produced by Conny Plank, who has been regarded as the group's "hidden member".[5] They released three albums in their initial incarnation—Neu! (1972), Neu! 2 (1973), and Neu! 75 (1975)—before disbanding in 1975. They briefly reunited in the mid-1980s.[6]
Although Neu! had minimal commercial success during their existence, the band are retrospectively considered a central act of West Germany's 1970s krautrock movement.[7] They are known for pioneering the "motorik" beat, a minimalist 4
4 rhythm associated with krautrock artists.[7] Their work has exerted a widespread influence on genres such as electronica and punk.[8]
- ^ Demby, Eric. "Old NEU! Albums Finally Coming Stateside". MTV News. Archived from the original on 23 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
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- ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2002). The Great Rock Discography. Canongate. p. 687. ISBN 978-1-84195-312-0.
- ^ "Neu!: Neu! Box Set Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "Neu! | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Neu! - Neu! | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
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