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One sheet promotional
poster for the debut album by the pioneering German krautrock band Neu!, released on Brain Records in 1972. The self-titled album, Neu!, was recorded by core members Klaus Dinger and Michael Rother with producer Conny Plank.
Album Details
Band: Neu!
Album: Neu! (self-titled debut)
Label: Brain Records
Release Year: 1972
Catalog Number: The original German pressing on Brain had the number 1004.
Personnel (listed on the poster): Klaus Dinger (drums, guitar), Michael Rother (guitar, bass), Eberhard Kranemann (cello, bass, hawaii guitar).
Design: The striking minimalist design, featuring the band's name in bold orange with an underline, was hand screen-printed by Klaus Dinger himself for the original promotional posters.
Influence: Although not a commercial success at the time, Neu! and this album are considered foundational to the krautrock movement and have significantly influenced a wide range of post-punk and electronic artists.
The band is widely known for pioneering the "motorik" beat, a hypnotic 4/4 rhythm. |
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