This first academic introduction to the 1960s/70s 'Krautrock' movement of German experimental music discusses key bands of the era including Can, Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Neu!, and Faust. It also explores the contexts of Krautrock's emergence and its wide-ranging influence on music including punk, German Free Jazz, and Detroit Techno.
The first academic introduction to Krautrock, exploring both context and legacy in addition to expert discussions of the major bands.