Autobahn by Kraftwerk.
Kraftwerk were, for many kids in the early 80s, one hit wonders with a wonderful, but seemingly novelty song about a Model. Then a friend of my brother lent me Autobahn and it opened my eyes to how good the band had always been.
Yes the title track is a huge monolith of Beach Boys inspired electronic perfection, but it was side 2 that really won me over. No longer did songs have to have words, they could be ambient instrumentals featuring home made electronic instruments and a flute. It still sounds wonderful today.
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