: Their 1979 track " Moskow Diskow " is widely regarded as one of the earliest examples of techno.
: They later collaborated with the American art-rock duo Sparks to write lyrics for their 1981 album Sex . Punk radio Telex
Telex’s relationship with punk was one of aesthetic irony. They famously recorded a comically emotionless, mechanical cover of Plastic Bertrand’s punk anthem "". By stripping the song of its organic frenzy and replacing it with dispassionate electronic pulses, Telex mocked the very idea of a "rock" rebellion, a move that was in itself a punk gesture. : Their 1979 track " Moskow Diskow "
Beyond their ironic covers and radio stunts, Telex laid the groundwork for future electronic genres. : Their influence continues to be felt in
: Their influence continues to be felt in the work of modern acts like Daft Punk and Hot Chip.