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Alles Ist Gut

D.A.F. · 1981

34 min · 10 tracks · electronic music

Pulsating electronic beats merge with provocative lyrics, crafting an avant-garde landscape that challenges societal norms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Der Mussolini — This track stands out for its audacious blend of catchy synth lines with provocative lyrics that critique authoritarianism, becoming an anthem of sorts for countercultural movements.
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    Rote Lippen — Rote Lippen exemplifies the group's signature sound with its driving beat and hypnotic vocal delivery, addressing themes of desire and rebellion.
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    Alles ist gut — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos, employing a relentless rhythm paired with stark lyrics that question reality and complacency in society.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album's driving beats and provocative themes create a distinct yet cohesive electronic sound.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of driving electronic beats across all tracks, creating a relentless rhythmic foundation.
  • Each track typically employs minimal melodic elements, focusing instead on repetitive motifs that build tension.
  • Vocals are sparse and often delivered in a spoken style, emphasizing the provocative themes rather than traditional singing.
  • The final track concludes with an extended fade-out of pulsating sounds, leaving a lingering sense of unease.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sato-Sato 2:50
  • 2 Der Mussolini 3:55
  • 3 Rote Lippen 2:43
  • 4 Mein Herz macht Bum 4:29
  • 5 Der Räuber und der Prinz 3:31
  • 6 Ich und die Wirklichkeit 3:07
  • 7 Als wär’s das letzte Mal 3:27
  • 8 Verlier nicht den Kopf 3:19
  • 9 Alle gegen alle 3:58
  • 10 Alles ist gut 3:26

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