Cover of Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft Gold und Liebe
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For fans of deutsch amerikanische freundschaft,lovers of electro-punk and minimal synth,enthusiasts of 80s underground electronic music,readers interested in german post-punk and electronic fusion
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Verschwende Deine Jugend Verschwende Deine Jugend Verschwende Deine Jugend Verschwende Deine Jugend Verschwende Deine Jugend Verschwende Deine Jugend Verschwende Deine Jugend...

Repeat it fifty times in a row every day, and you will get to the true essence of d.a.f. so I read somewhere, who knows where, who knows written by whom... pure truth anyway, these two gentlemen with a sequencer, a drum, and Gabi's voice outperformed hundreds of preppy guys with guitars and various pyrotechnic effects blasting at full throttle, even when their sound seems to lighten compared to when "everything was fine", they still work by subtraction, dry and seductive floating melodic fragments emerge, sweaty faces are still there, sculptural, "muscles", martial dances, Central European decadence, poorly cut amphetamines.

"El Que", sticky like honey, soundtrack for dancing cocktail parties on the beach with mojito corrected with cyanide, decorated with bright colorful umbrellas, and it's instantly "love at first sight", it's instantly a colossal "underwater fuck" between swirling and minimal melodic flares suspended in the air.

"Have you decided what to wear tonight?" what the hell do you expect, this sequencer keeps grinding its hypnotic-obsessive-compulsive beat, the beats pound squared and smooth like perfectly carved marble slabs, the declaiming voice almost seems to rally a crowd ready for lynching, Gabi Delgado is the Teutonic Alan Vega, those who understood what the hell punk meant had scrapped the guitars and bought a fourth-hand synth, and the so-called punks were horrified and boycotted your concerts, what the hell do I expect? "absolute control of the body" no "golden toy"... "I want"...

"Waste your youth" assume control, consume yourself, sacrifice, gold and love, let it be as sordid as possible..."reach for the stars".

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Summary by Bot

This review dives into the essence of Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft's album 'Gold und Liebe,' emphasizing its minimal yet powerful approach. The band excels with a sequencer, drum, and distinctive vocals, surpassing typical guitar-driven acts. Tracks like 'El Que' showcase hypnotic and seductive melodies that blend punk energy with electronic precision. The album embodies raw youthful intensity and Central European decadence, making it a timeless electro-punk milestone.

Tracklist Videos

01   Love at First Sight (03:58)

02   El Que (03:33)

03   Sex Under Water (03:04)

04   What Are You Going to Wear Tonight (03:46)

05   Golden Toy (03:57)

06   I Want (03:19)

07   Muscle (03:23)

08   Absolute Body Control (03:12)

09   Waste Your Youth (03:48)

10   Reach the Stars (03:41)

Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft

Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft (DAF) are a German duo from Düsseldorf formed in 1978 by Gabi Delgado‑López and Robert Görl. With a stark drums/synth + voice setup and provocative lyrics, they helped define Electronic Body Music and the sharper edge of NDW. Key works include Alles ist gut (with the hit Der Mussolini) and Gold und Liebe. Gabi Delgado‑López died in 2020.
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