Hacker – Anthony Rother – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Anthony Rother’s ‘Hacker’ stands as a cornerstone of European electronic music, capturing the pulse of a digital era in transformation. Released at the turn of the millennium, this album is more than a collection of tracks—it’s a conceptual voyage into the psyche of technology, paranoia, and human-machine symbiosis. Rother’s meticulous production merges haunting vocoder-driven narratives with stark electro rhythms, channeling the cold beauty of machine logic while retaining a deeply human sense of unease and curiosity.

‘Hacker’ is revered for its forward-thinking sound design: analog synths pulse and shimmer, while cybernetic beats underpin dystopian melodies. It’s music for the night drive, the late shift, or the solitary coder, conjuring images of neon-lit cityscapes and endless code. Beyond its sonic innovation, the album resonates culturally as a document of Y2K anxiety and the blossoming digital underground. Owning ‘Hacker’ on vinyl means holding a piece of electronic history—one that continues to influence techno, electro, and experimental artists worldwide. For listeners who value vision and atmosphere, this album is essential listening and a showpiece for any discerning collection.

Track List:
1 – Protektor – 4:46
2 – Justitia – 4:50
3 – Hacker – 7:33
4 – La Bete – 4:48
5 – Die Macht – 10:27
6 – Nerthus – 5:43
7 – Dualis – 10:23
8 – Model SM – 5:23
9 – Futurist – 5:14
10 – Leben – 6:01
11 – Datenbits – 1:34