The Sound of the Machine
My Life in Kraftwerk and Beyond

detailed and interesting autobiography of one member of the classic line ups of Kraftwerk with his growing up classical music training , Kraftwerk and beyond. this book filled in some of the gaps in my knowledge of the band whom have seen of various occasions.......more

A fascinating insight Bartos comes across as musically talented, fair in his outlook, perceptive in his views, and most of all, modest about the huge contributions he made to one of the most influential groups in music.......more

Kanske i längsta laget men mycket läsvärda memoarer. Bitvis lite väl tekniskt nördig men Karl Bartos är en sympatisk person och som medlem i ett av världens mest mytomspunna och inflytelserika band har han en hel del att berätta.......more

Kraftwerk were and to me at least, still are one of the most influential and original bands of my youth and today. Their electronic blueprint is something that has stuck by me all through my musical life. Many bands have tried to copy this blueprint since but so few have succeeded. They were and stil......more

Phenomenal autobiography from a phenomenal musician from a phenomenal band! Kraftwerk has been one of my favorite bands since I ever started consciously listening to music, so hearing about the inner workings was like catnip to me to begin with - however, Bartos’ incredibly personable and conversati......more