''Lust'' is the fifth studio album by the German solo artist
Michael Rother
Michael Rother (born 2 September 1950) is a German experimental musician, best known for being a founding member of the influential bands Neu! and Harmonia (band), Harmonia, and an early member of the band Kraftwerk.
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. It was released in 1983 and includes the single "Palmengarten" b/w "Cascadia".
The album was recorded in 1982 in Germany at Rother's own studio Sterntaler Studio in Forst. Receiving positive reviews the album was released as an
LP and Cassette in 1983. The album was reissued on CD in 1994 with bonus tracks and having been remastered.
Recording and music
''Lust'' is the first studio album which Rother recorded without any assistance. Previously albums had utilised
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on drums as well as co-production from Conny Plank. The entirety of the album was written and performed by Rother utilising guitar and electronic instrumentation.
The studio album was Rother's first with the
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music computer.
Releases
''Lust'' was first released on
Polydor Records
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as an LP and Cassette in 1983. In 1993, Rother secured the rights to his back catalogue and re-issued all of his solo albums with bonus tracks and remastered sound on his own label, Random Records.
''Lust'' was re-released under Rother's new arrangement the following year in 1994. In 2000, Rother re-issued all of the albums again in partnership between Random Records and BSC Music.
Expanded editions include the 1994-era tracks "Blauer Delphin", "Gitarrero" and "Nachtpassage – Ambient Night Mix".
Reception
''Lust'' received positive reviews by the majority of critics.
Track listing
Personnel
* Michael Rother - Guitar, Keyboards, Fairlight, Bass, Producer
References
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1983 albums
Michael Rother albums
Polydor Records albums