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    Karl Bartos Off The Record

    Bureau B
    • Karl Bartos – Atomium
    • 1. Atomium
    • 2. Nachtfahrt
    • 3. International Velvet
    • 4. Without A Trace Of Emotion
    • 5. The Binary Code
    • 6. Musica Ex Machina
    • 7. The Tuning Of The World
    • 8. Instant Bayreuth
    • 9. Vox Humana
    • 10. Rhythmus
    • 11. Silence
    • 12. Hausmusik

    Karl Bartos is well-known as one-quarter of pioneering German electronic outfit Kraftwerk. Nicknamed the "melody maker", Karl was a major contributor to their classic albums "Man Machine", and "Computer World", the story goes that "Off The Record" was written in the band's most fruitful period, in his own secret acoustic diary. Rediscovering Dream-like, melacholic, synth-heavy, futuristic with catchy melodies. 

    *Both LP formats come with a bonus CD* *Special edition limited LP comes with 16page booklet and gatefold cover*

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