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Neu!

Musical Group
Forlisteners curious about krautrock, motorik minimalism, and the roots of post-punk / electronic experimentation.
17 Reviews 22 Definitions 37 Charts
Kraut-Rock Rock Electronic

The Profile

Neu! were a German krautrock duo formed by Michael Rother and Klaus Dinger, known for the motorik beat, minimalist repetition, and studio experimentation. Their 1970s run is centered on the albums “Neu!” (1972), “Neu! 2” (1973), and “Neu! ’75” (1975).

Publicly verifiable: Neu! were formed in Düsseldorf by Michael Rother (guitar) and Klaus Dinger (drums), both previously associated with Kraftwerk. Their core studio albums are “Neu!” (1972), “Neu! 2” (1973) and “Neu! ’75” (1975). Their style is strongly linked to the motorik beat and the broader krautrock/kosmische musik scene.

Across these reviews, Neu! are framed as a seminal German krautrock duo (Michael Rother + Klaus Dinger) defined by motorik rhythm, minimal means, and radical repetition. The debut “Neu!” is repeatedly treated as a cornerstone (especially “Hallogallo” and “Negativland”), while “Neu! 2” is praised for tape-speed manipulation and accidental innovation. “Neu! ’75” is described as a deliberate split between ambient/reflective and proto-punk aggression. Later-era material (“Neu! 4” / “Neu! ’86”) is depicted as legally complicated and more divisive, though still containing recognizably Neu! moments.

Notable Quotes

❝ “The Neu! would have changed rock 'n' roll even if they had broken up immediately after recording the first track of their first album (Hallogallo)” Julian Cope.
❝ “Neu!2”, wonderfully failed records.
❝ This is the first case of a remix in the history of music.
❝ It is one of the pinnacles of krautrock and one of the most brilliant compositions in all of rock.
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