Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft ‎– Die Kleinen Und Die Bösen (Japan Press)

Label: Trio Records -
Format: LP
Year: 1980
Condition: VG+ / VG+

With Obi, Insert & Original Inner Sleeve

Second album by the German band Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft, better known as D.A.F. 

This album embodies the emergence of raw, experimental electronic punk music, characterized by mechanical rhythms and an aggressive, almost provocative atmosphere. Divided into two distinct parts, the record combines a daring mix of electronic sounds and minimalist punk—a surprising blend for its time.

The first part of the album features studio-recorded tracks, where sharp beats and guttural vocals blend with repetitive, impactful lyrics expressing angst and rebellion. The second half, recorded live, offers a raw, visceral experience that captures D.A.F.'s intense live energy. "Die Kleinen und die Bösen" thus lays the groundwork for Electronic Body Music (EBM), a style that would go on to heavily influence techno and industrial music in the following decades.