Neu! - Neu!

"Neu!", the debut album by the German duo of the same name, Klaus Dinger and Michael Rother, released in 1972, is a cornerstone of krautrock and a landmark in European experimental music.

With its minimalist, repetitive, and hypnotic sound, the record introduced the now-iconic “motorik” beat — a steady, driving rhythm that would become the genre’s hallmark. Tracks like “Hallogallo” and “Negativland” explore sonic innovation through repetition and dynamic tension, where stillness becomes expressive and rhythm creates movement. "Neu!" has influenced generations of artists — from post-punk to electronic music — and still sounds modern, challenging, and remarkably fresh. A seminal work for those drawn to the avant-garde side of rock and alternative music.