This German band specialized in minimalist electro-dance music. The initials stood for Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft and the line-up comprised Robert Gorl (drums, Synthesizer), W. Spelmans (guitar), C. Hass (Saxophone, Synthesizer, bass) and Gabi Delgado-Lopez (vocals). Their first UK album was released on the Mute label in 1980 - the title, Die Kleinen Und Die Bösen, translates äs The Small And The Evil. Recorded in London, the album was uneven and was generally con-sidered äs unrepresentative, dominated by 'songs' whose heritage combined Pink Fiag era Wire and Can influences. Afterwards, Gorl and Delgado-Lopez continued äs a duo, recording three albums for Virgin in an 18-month period, comprising a mixture of Teutonic fantasy, love songs, and social Statements. Delgado-Lopez's refusal to sing in English condemned them to a minority international market, but, contrary to their dour image, there is much to admire in the exemplary pop of singles such äs 'Verlieb Dich In Mich'.
• ALBUMS:
Ein Produkt Der D.A.F. (Warning-Atatak 1979)
Kebap Träume (Mute 1980)
Die Kleinen Und Die Bösen (Mute 1980)
Alles Ist Gut (Virgin 1981)
Gold Und Liebe (Virgin 1981)
Für Immer (Virgin 1982)
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Date: 06. Jan 05