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German EBM pioneers DAF (Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft) had planned to start recording their first album in nearly 20 years when vocalist Gabi Delgado suddenly died of a heart attack in March of 2020. Remaining member Robert Görl continued with the recording of the album, writing and performing lyrics himself, and basing songs on unreleased material the duo recorded back in the '80s. The first track, "Erste DAF Probe," is actually a re-recording of the pair's first rehearsal after forming in Düsseldorf in 1978, which incorporated the blippy, lo-bit sounds of a stylophone. From there, Görl reframes vintage DAF sequences, setting them to muscular drumming and adding his own cold, shadowy vocals. He's never been as commanding or provocative as his late bandmate, and he doesn't try to imitate Delgado's free-associative lyrical style or his brash sexuality and machismo. Nevertheless, Nur Noch Einer sounds unmistakably like the DAF of 1981's highly influential Alles Ist Gut and Gold und Liebe, particularly on the uptempo, racing numbers like "Kunststoff" and "Gedanken Lesen." The acidic techno sequencer and stomping beat of "Loslassen" and the heavy, grinding synths of "Kein Ausweg" recall the band's more club-ready side, while the more reflective "Ein Kind aus dem Ratinger Hof" references the punk club where DAF got their start. "Holland Road," the only track sung in English, also reminisces over the group's early club days. "Das Geschenk" wrings a lot of drama out of a very simple melodic sequence and haunting synth pads, and Görl's vocal performance is impassioned without being histrionic. Nur Noch Einer can seem a little raw and demo-ish at times, but it's keeping in spirit with the band's D.I.Y. origin and the spontaneity of their best work, and fittingly honors their legacy.
© Paul Simpson /TiVo
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Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Robert Gorl, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, MainArtist - Daf, MainArtist - Silvie Marks, Producer
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
Albumbeschreibung
German EBM pioneers DAF (Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft) had planned to start recording their first album in nearly 20 years when vocalist Gabi Delgado suddenly died of a heart attack in March of 2020. Remaining member Robert Görl continued with the recording of the album, writing and performing lyrics himself, and basing songs on unreleased material the duo recorded back in the '80s. The first track, "Erste DAF Probe," is actually a re-recording of the pair's first rehearsal after forming in Düsseldorf in 1978, which incorporated the blippy, lo-bit sounds of a stylophone. From there, Görl reframes vintage DAF sequences, setting them to muscular drumming and adding his own cold, shadowy vocals. He's never been as commanding or provocative as his late bandmate, and he doesn't try to imitate Delgado's free-associative lyrical style or his brash sexuality and machismo. Nevertheless, Nur Noch Einer sounds unmistakably like the DAF of 1981's highly influential Alles Ist Gut and Gold und Liebe, particularly on the uptempo, racing numbers like "Kunststoff" and "Gedanken Lesen." The acidic techno sequencer and stomping beat of "Loslassen" and the heavy, grinding synths of "Kein Ausweg" recall the band's more club-ready side, while the more reflective "Ein Kind aus dem Ratinger Hof" references the punk club where DAF got their start. "Holland Road," the only track sung in English, also reminisces over the group's early club days. "Das Geschenk" wrings a lot of drama out of a very simple melodic sequence and haunting synth pads, and Görl's vocal performance is impassioned without being histrionic. Nur Noch Einer can seem a little raw and demo-ish at times, but it's keeping in spirit with the band's D.I.Y. origin and the spontaneity of their best work, and fittingly honors their legacy.
© Paul Simpson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:49:28
- Main artists: Robert Görl Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft (DAF)
- Composer: Robert Görl
- Label: Gronland
- Genre: Electronic
2021 Grönland Records 2021 Grönland Records
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