La Düsseldorf

The Profile

La Düsseldorf is a German krautrock band formed in Düsseldorf by Klaus Dinger after Neu!, joined by Thomas Dinger and Hans Lampe. They released three studio albums between 1976 and 1980 and are known for motorik rhythms and tracks like Rheinita and Cha Cha 2000.

Formed in Düsseldorf by Klaus Dinger (ex-Neu!); core members included Thomas Dinger and Hans Lampe; albums: La Düsseldorf (1976), Viva (1978), Individuellos (1980); noted for the motorik beat and songs such as Rheinita, Cha Cha 2000, and Silver Cloud.

Three reviews celebrate La Düsseldorf’s motorik-driven krautrock: the debut is hailed as a timeless classic blending electronics, punk, and ambient; Viva is praised for exuberance, Rheinita, and the 20-minute Cha Cha 2000; Individuellos draws criticism for glossy synth leanings and weaker songwriting. Overall mood: admiration with one dissenting note.