The Mix

By the early '90s, it was quite apparent just how far-reaching Kraftwerk's influence had been. From techno to hip-hop to industrial music to house, numerous others were undeniably indebted to the group. Dance clubs had long been a key part of Kraftwerk's following, and the dance market was the obvious target of The Mix ? a collection of highly enjoyable, often clever remixes. While novices would do better to start out with Trans-Europe Express or The Man-Machine, hardcore Kraftwerk followers shouldn't pass up these remixes of such classics as"Trans-Europe Express,""The Robots,""Autobahn," and"Radioactivity." One could nitpick about the absence of"Neon Lights" and"Europe Endless," but the bottom line is that this CD was a welcome addition to the Kraftwerk catalog.